BSc Information, Data and Society
About this course
BSc in Information, Data and Society, an information studies degree examining the intersection of technology, data, and human society. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme spans three academic years and concludes with an independent dissertation project. The first year establishes fundamental technical abilities through modules such as How the Web Works, Information Literacy, Introduction to Programming, and Uses, Abuses and Ethics of Information. The second year progresses to advanced technical concepts via Analysing Textual Data at Scale, Database Systems, Information Organisation and Description, and Politics of Digital Platforms. The final year focuses on applied practice and independent research through Data Visualization and GIS, Dissertation, Information Spaces, and Research Design. Students may also tailor their studies in later stages by selecting optional modules covering machine learning, digital humanities, and semantic technologies.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 34 points (A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5.)
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What students say
Based on about 44 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 95%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 64%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- How the Web Works
- Information Literacy
- Introduction to Programming
- Uses, Abuses and Ethics of Information
- Introduction to Social Anthropology 1 A
- Foundations of Statistical Methods and Computing
- Mathematics and Statistics in Information Studies
- Understanding Politics and Society
- Analysing Textual Data at Scale
- Database Systems
- Information Organisation and Description
- Politics of Digital Platforms
- Programming 2
- Evidence-Based Reasoning
- Data Visualization and GIS
- Dissertation
- Information Spaces
- Research Design
- Introduction to Digital Methods in the Humanities
- Foundations of Machine Learning
- Graph Databases and Semantic Technologies
- Protecting and Managing Creative Content
- Ethical and Responsible Digital Humanities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Information, Data and Society at University College London earn?
The median salary is £72,000 after 15 months, £51,000 after 3 years, £71,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £49,500 and £96,500. The £71,000 median after five years is £38,000 more than the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of BSc Information, Data and Society at University College London do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Information, Data and Society at University College London?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Information, Data and Society at University College London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Information, Data and Society at University College London?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.