University of East Anglia UEA

MSc Data Science for Public Policy and Politics

University of East Anglia UEA

Course overview

The MSc Data Science for Public Policy and Politics at the University of East Anglia is a one-year full-time master’s programme. Students will gain strong skills in data analysis, computing, statistics, and policy making. The course covers technical tools such as programming, big data modelling, natural language processing, and network analysis, and applies them to problems in politics, government, and public services. During the programme, students study core modules in data science, policy, political analysis, and research methods. They learn how to collect, process, and interpret big data related to public policy and political questions. 

Students learn through lectures, seminars, labs, workshops, and project work. They practise programming, visualisation, statistics, and policy-analysis tasks. Assessment methods include written exams, reports, case studies, practical data science tasks, presentations, and the final dissertation project. The assessments expect students to apply both technical and policy knowledge. They also complete a major project or dissertation where they apply their data science skills to a real-world policy or political problem. 

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

 

  • Applicants typically need a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 in Humanities, Social Sciences, or Sciences.

 

English Proficiency:

 

  • Non native speakers need to show proof of English proficiency with an IELTS overall score of 6.0 and no section below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • 10% Alumni Tuition Fee Discount Scheme

    We highly value our alumni at UEA, so a 10% fee reduction scholarship is available to graduates looking to stay with us or return for postgraduate study.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • British Council Great Scholarship

    British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, UEA is offering a GREAT Scholarship worth £10,000 to students from Bangladesh and Kenya.

    Up to £10,000

  • David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health

    The full cost of the tuition fee (£36,000 international fee for 2026-27, £16,000 UK fee). Each 50% fee scholarship will cover up to up to 50% of the full cost of the tuition fee.

  • International Early Payment Awards (September Start)

    Early Deposit Award – £500; Full Payment Award – up to £1,000.

  • International PG Merit Scholarship C

    £4,000 - if you achieve the equivalent of UK 2:2 bachelor’s degree classification; £5,000 - if your final undergraduate grade is equivalent to at least UK 2:1 bachelor’s degree classification.

  • Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

    Total Value - £13,250

    Up to £13,250

  • The Annabel Abbs Scholarship

    Please contact the provider

  • Vice Chancellor’s Global Impact and Leadership Scholarship (September Start)

    Total Value - £10,000 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of MSc Data Science for Public Policy and Politics from the University of East Anglia can work in a broad set of roles applying data science to public policy, politics, and related areas. Possible job titles include:

  • Data Analyst 

  • Policy/Political Advisor 

  • Research Consultant 

  • Programme evaluator 

  • Digital Policy Analyst

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students to study MSc Data Science for Public Policy and Politics in the University of East Anglia is £25,700 for full-time study. Students can expect a maximum annual increase of up to 4%.

Admission

Interested candidates for the  University of East Anglia MSc Data Science for Public Policy and Politics course can apply through the university’s postgraduate application system. You can reach out to our experienced counsellors at AHZ for assistance.

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