This course introduces the theories and practices of digital social sciences. The course considers the respective relevance of various digital data sources (sensors, surveys, internet-based media platforms, etc.) for social scientific purposes. In hands-on computer labs, the functioning and structure of the World Wide Web and its mark-up languages are examined. Programming tools for extracting information from these structure, especially the manipulation of text and text files, are introduced. Finally, training in the use of common statistical and computational tools to explore and analyze data (descriptive statistics, dimensionality reduction, clustering) is provided, including a comparison between classic statistical methods and machine learning.
Digital Strategies for Social Science Research
7.5 creditsDigital Strategies for Social Science Research
Spring 2024, Half-time, Norrköping
Specific requirements
- 180 ECTS credits passed including 90 ECTS credits in one of the following subject areas: social- and natural sciences, engineering, statistics, or mathematics
- 15 ECTS credits in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent at advanced level
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 17600 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Etienne Ollion, course director
Madelene Töpfer, course administrator
Jonas Johansson, study adviser
Digital Strategies for Social Science Research
Spring 2025, Half-time, Norrköping
Specific requirements
- 180 ECTS credits passed including 90 ECTS credits in one of the following subject areas: social- and natural sciences, engineering, statistics, or mathematics
- 15 ECTS credits in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent at advanced level
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 17600 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Etienne Ollion, course director
Madelene Töpfer, course administrator
Jonas Johansson, study adviser
Digital Strategies for Social Science Research
Spring 2026, Half-time, Norrköping
Specific requirements
- 180 ECTS credits passed including 90 ECTS credits in one of the following subject areas: social- and natural sciences, engineering, statistics, or mathematics
- 15 ECTS credits in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent at advanced level
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 17600 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.