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In this programme we value undergraduate training which equips students with a clear understanding of the interdisciplinary challenges of the field of computational social science. In particular this new UCD BSc degree in Computational Social Science will enable students, whose orientation is towards the social sciences, to couple these core interests with their strong aptitude for computational and analytical training.
We value and support our students' entrepreneurial and innovative strengths as we understand that these characteristics will enable students to make the most of training on this programme. UCD graduates of the new BSc in Computational Social Science will be very well placed to avail of the many new and exciting career opportunities emerging as part of the data revolution impacting on our society and economy. In particular our core modules will encourage students to explore how computational social science can provide new insights and enrich our understanding of observed and new or emergent social phenomena.
In the programme we value training which is both pragmatic and professional in its orientation. We aim to encourage and support students to uphold the highest standards of data management and application in their work, both on and off campus. Students will be encouraged to explore opportunities available to combine their academic training with opportunities to gain valuable career-oriented skills and professional experience. We can also facilitate students who may want to focus on a much deeper academic engagement through advanced and more specialised modules also available.
This degree is designed to prepare students for employment in companies such as Google or Facebook, but also for work in traditional sectors where the analysis of social data is becoming more and more important. Over the next few years, there will be an increasing demand for graduates who can combine social sciences training with analytical and programming skills. It also leads to a range of graduate study opportunities in social sciences, social data analytics, statistics or computer science.
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 20 credits in total from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 5 credits in total from the option list below.
Note: In order to complete your Undergraduate degree, you must earn at least 40 credits at level 3 or above. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet this requirement. Note: You may have taken some level 3 modules in stage 3 already.
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
BHSOC010 | Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 3 - 30.00% Stage 2 - 20.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |