Overview

LUT University’s Master of Social Sciences in Digital Social Science program will help you understand how technology and people interact in our changing world.

The program will teach you about how things like robots, artificial intelligence, social media, and big data affect our lives and how we can use these technologies responsibly.

The program will also help you learn about the effects of technology on society, politics, the economy, and people’s well-being.

You also get to work with businesses and organizations to learn from real-world examples. This program is perfect for those who want to use social science to create a future where technology is used for good.

The program offers many different viewpoints and skills to help you understand the changes brought about by digital technologies. It looks at how human behavior and technology are connected and how technology affects society and the economy.

The program examines how society is changing in the digital age and how technology is used in our daily lives. It also explores how we can use digital technologies in a sustainable and responsible way, and how they affect our well-being. By the end of the program, you will be able to make smart choices about digital technologies.

Semester starts

August

Degree info

  • Master of Social Sciences 
  • 2 academic years / 120 ECTS 
  • Language of instruction: English 
  • Tuition fee: 15 000€ / academic year 
  • Campus: Lappeenranta 

Edunation application period

Regular Admissions
August 2027 Intake
• Rolling: 25.03.2027

Apply Here

This program will teach you about the latest technologies and how they affect society.

You’ll learn how to use data to understand people and society, which is a valuable skill for many employers like businesses, government agencies, and tech companies.

You’ll also learn how to create and use technology in a responsible way that benefits everyone.

This includes understanding how technology affects our well-being and making sure it’s used ethically.

Here’s what you’ll gain from this program:

  • You’ll know how technology affects people, organizations, and society as a whole.
  • You’ll be able to analyze how technology is changing and developing.
  • You’ll learn how to create, use, and manage technology in a responsible way.
  • You’ll be able to use technology and data to understand and solve social problems.
  • You’ll understand the ethical implications of technology on society.

The Master’s program in Digital Social Science takes two years to complete. When you graduate, you’ll earn a Master of Social Sciences degree, which is equal to 120 ECTS credits (a way of measuring university coursework).

The program includes a mix of different types of classes:

  • Core classes: These are the basic classes that everyone in the program takes.
  • Specialized classes: You’ll choose some classes that focus on specific areas of digital social science that you’re interested in.
  • Language classes: You’ll have the opportunity to improve your language skills.
  • Classes on important social systems: These classes will help you understand how things like technology, the economy, and politics all work together.
  • Master’s thesis: You’ll do a big research project on a topic you choose.

 

This program helps you understand how people and technology work together and how new technologies are changing our economy and society. You’ll also learn how to make sure these changes are good for people and the planet.

With this degree, you’ll be ready for jobs that involve understanding how people use technology and how technology affects our lives.

Here are some examples of careers you could have:

  • Data analyst: You’ll help organizations understand information by analyzing data.
  • Data scientist: You’ll use data to solve problems and make predictions.
  • User experience researcher: You’ll study how people use technology to make it easier and more enjoyable.
  • Consultant: You’ll give advice to businesses on how to use technology effectively.
  • Human resources director: You’ll be in charge of hiring and managing employees in a company.
  • Policy analyst: You’ll help create policies related to technology and society.
  • Head of community relations: You’ll help organizations build strong relationships with the people they serve.

The admission requirements for the program can be found on the university page. 

Further information about the tuition fee and available scholarships for the program can found on the university page.