Social Data Science (Q-Step) Modules
Most Social Data Science students take five core modules, regardless of their academic discipline.
These are the Social Data Science (Q-step) modules running in 2025-26. Please note all course content is provisional and is subject to change.
First Year Modules
| Term 1 | Term 2 |
| Principles of Social Science Research (POLS0007) | Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods (POLS0008) |
Second Year Modules
| Term 1 | Term 2 |
| Data Analysis (POLS0010) (pt 1) | Data Analysis (POLS0010) (pt 2) |
Third Year Modules
Students can choose from two of the following. Please note that POLS0012 and POLS0013 are specifically designed as continuations of POLS0010. The remaining 3 modules are also taken by students who have not taken POLS0010 so there may be some more introductory content (especially with the likes of R programming) that you would have already covered on the data science pathway. Access to preferred modules is subject to demand and timetabling constraints.
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