MA in Social Data Science in Phoenix United States | Arizona State University

Arizona State University | Phoenix United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 37,044
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Arts in Social Data Science is designed for individuals fascinated by how emerging forms of social data present both obstacles and possibilities for modern society.

This curriculum blends comprehensive training in digital social sciences with practical competencies for examining social data. This distinctive fusion equips graduates to comprehend and help shape ethical digital platforms. They also gain expertise to guide organizations, corporations, and public entities on suitable policies, while leveraging extensive behavioral data to tackle pressing societal concerns.

Society faces one of its most profound challenges with the swift transition to algorithm-driven social frameworks, where debates about fairness, data protection, and individual agency consistently emerge across contemporary issues. Paradoxically, these same technological advancements might hold solutions for major social challenges. Effectively evaluating these social-technological systems demands both technical proficiency and grounding in sociological frameworks.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
statement of purpose
an academic writing sample (preferred) or professional writing sample
proof of English proficiency
3.0 GPA or equivalent
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.

Tuition USD 37,044

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