BA Social Sciences with Data Science
About this course
BA in Social Sciences with Data Science, a social sciences with data science degree addressing how data is collected, analysed, and used to explain social and economic processes. The programme includes placement opportunities to apply skills to solve real-world problems in an employer project, drawing on teaching from the Departments of Sociology and Economics.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 294 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 81%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 3%
- Sales occupations: 2%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 2%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 78%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 48%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 570 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 54%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 9%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Sciences with Data Science at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £51,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £73,500. The £51,500 median after five years is £18,500 more than the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of BA Social Sciences with Data Science at University of Warwick do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Social Sciences with Data Science at University of Warwick?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Social Sciences with Data Science at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Social Sciences with Data Science at University of Warwick?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.