Data Science bachelor study in the Netherlands

Can facial recognition algorithms be racist? And how can technology protect human rights? Data is everywhere. But is it always righteous? Become a responsible data expert during this bachelor in Data Science and Society!

What's this Data Science bachelor like?

Whereas traditional data science deals with how data works, Data Science & Society goes a step further. During this interdisciplinary bachelor study, you will address data-related social issues and explore new social opportunities and constraints that come with digitization.

✔ Develop skills in programming, statistics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, as you learn about the impact of Big Data on global societies

✔ Engage with professionals during field projects, tackling real-live challenges, and become a valuable team player

✔ Study within hands-on and small-scale education. Develop yourself into the data scientist the future needs and be part of a vibrant, international community, where you'll make friends for life!

Why Maya recommends this programme

"Data Science and Society looks beyond just working with data from a logical and statistical perspective. You also learn about data from a social, philosophical and governance perspective.

Understanding data from multiple perspectives means you are not bound to a single kind of job, so you can work anywhere in the world!"

Career

There are hardly any business today that do not face data challenges. The Data Science & Society programme therefore offers excellent career prospects. With the knowledge and experience you will gain about both the technical and the social side of data, you will be well prepared to tackle today's data-related challenges.

Study at this top 100 university

Studying at the University of Groningen means studying at a university ranked in the top 100 in the world. Campus Fryslân is the eleventh faculty of the University of Groningen, located in Leeuwarden, the capital of the province of Friesland. Campus Fryslân is an interdisciplinary faculty which carries out education and research of social importance on a national and international scale.

Questions?

Would you like to know more about the Data Science & Society program? Or do you have questions about studying in Leeuwarden or about the application and selection procedure? Please contact us at +31 (0)6 15 54 84 41 or by email at cf-dss@rug.nl. We would be happy to help you!