Sociotechnical Futures and Digital Methods MRes

University of Bath

Develop your understanding of the social and political implications of digitalisation, and learn how to effectively research and investigate them.During this course, you’ll become a fully trained social science researcher with expertise in computational methods and sociotechnical futures. Key topics that sit within this area include:the use of AI and algorithms across various domainstechnology and automationthe social and political implications of digitalisationcybersecuritydigital technologies and climate changeThrough a focus on computational, quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to progress your studies or become a professional researcher in these areas.You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis of large-scale data and how to effectively present key insights and findings.This course is designed to provide high-quality training to potential doctoral students, as well as essential research skills that are desirable in a number of private and public sector roles.