Where do our graduates work?

These professions are perfect for Computational Social Scientists and can be found in all types of sectors and organisations: 

• Information management: ensure information that is provided by companies matches their needs for smooth operations 
• Managing Technical Projects: lead projects towards specific technical goals in business or society 
• (Big) Data Analysis: analyse large data sets for decision-making in different situations 
• Digital Policy and Advice: help organisations optimise digitisation while following regulations for communication, security, and infrastructure  

Continue with a Master's programme

You can also pursue a Master's degree. Because your programme covers many fields, there are lots of Master's options. You can stay at the UvA or study elsewhere in or out of the Netherlands. During your Bachelor's, you are free to create your own study plan, and your choice of electives and extra courses can be important during your Master’s application. 

Within the field of Social and Behavioural Science, you can choose for various Master’s in the field Political Science, Communication Science and Sociology. For some, you will need to take on extra courses specifically within this field of study. At the UvA, for instance, you will have options such as:

• Political Science
• Communication Science
• Human Geography
• Sociology
• Cultural and Social Anthropology
• Research Master Social Sciences
• Research Master Urban Studies
• Conflict Resolution and Governance
• International Development Studies

If your interest lies within the field of Information Sciences, it is possible to pursue a Master’s in Data Science or Information Studies. Some of the programmes you can consider at the UvA are:

• Information Studies
  o Information Systems
  o Data Science
• Logic
• Computational Science

There are also options outside of the field of Social Sciences or Information Sciences. You can look at interdisciplinary programmes combining Information Science with another field, like Business or Media Studies. The Master’s that the UvA offers that fit this description are:

• New Media and Digital Culture
• Cultural Data & AI
• Business Information Technology Management

UvA Student Careers Centre

The Student Careers Centre is there to help with your career development. You can contact them to discuss your options, ambitions and doubts at any time during your studies.

Your diploma is not a farewell

After graduating, you don't have to say goodbye to the University of Amsterdam! We are happy to help you develop your career. You can join the young alumni programme, which will assist you in mapping out your career. And as an alumnus, you can also still use the Student Careers Centre.