Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Data Science

Curriculum Structure

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Degree Components	Credit Units
Major in Social Data Science - introductory courses: 24 credits - advanced courses: 36 credits - capstone experience: 12 credits	72
Language Enhancement Course	6
Common Core Courses	12
Free Elective Courses	30
Total	120

The programme offers courses that address a variety of topics in social data science including:

Social data science foundations
Social computing: methods and applications
Data processing and visualisation
Data mining
Introduction to statistics
Application of big data analytics in social sciences
Geographic information systems
Media and culture in modern societies
Policy evaluation

Sunny Wong

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Data Science

Current Student

My journey in the BASc(SDS) programme has been incredibly rewarding. The interdisciplinary curriculum has equipped me with data science skills to tackle real challenges. The well-structured courses have built a strong foundation in data analytics and machine learning in a social context. ...

Daniel Tsang

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Data Science

Graduate

Being a student of the BASc(SDS) has enabled me to learn several statistical methods and programming languages. The courses of social data science are well-designed, which enables us to apply the knowledge learnt from the lectures. The assessment and the presentation of...

Avis Wong

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Data Science

Current Student

Through my studies in BASc(SDS), I have developed skills in applying statistical and data science techniques to analyse wider social groups and networks. I can now easily identify the features and patterns underlying various societal issues. Armed with a deep understanding of data-driven...

Guyver Chan

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Data Science

Graduate

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