Why are data skills important?
The social sciences allow us to examine questions across a wide range of topics – everything from what causes crime to what makes people happy.
When addressing these questions, data can be a powerful tool.
That’s why the skillset of ‘quantitative research’ – the process of gathering and analysing data – is so important in areas such as law, criminology, politics, sociology and social policy.
Our Q-Step programmes provide you with quantitative research skills as part of your degree and allow you to put them into practice on a carefully chosen work placement.
The UK has a severe shortage of social science graduates with advanced data skills, so this knowledge and experience can make a big difference to your career prospects.