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Minor in Digital Humanities and Social Data Analytics


Keywords:
digital humanities, social analysis, social analytics, social data, data analysis, data analytics
Pilot domain:
Digital Society & Global Citizenship
ECTS credits:
30
Mode of delivery:
Physical
University:
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Contact:
Sofia Martino
Language:
English
Study cycle:
Bachelor, Minor
Additional info
Full semester
Faculty:
Information and Communication Technologies

SDG:
SDG8. Decent work and economic growth
Course credit:
Yes
Free course:
No
Course fee:

Start date:
2026-08-31
End date:
2027-01-29
Application deadline:
2026-07-06

Overview

Did you know that culture, media and society can be analysed as data? Learn how digital methods can help you uncover patterns, trends and stories while reflecting on the implications of technology for society.

  • Recommended: interest in digital methods and willingness to collaborate in diverse groups. 
  • Recommended background knowledge:Basic Programming Skills (Python) 
  • Please note, due to the timeline this course is only available for students without visa requirements (non EU/EER nationalities). Unfortunately we won’t be able to apply for visa’s anymore. Only EU/EER students can be admitted to the course. 

Study level

The minor Digital Humanities and Social Data Analytics at VU Amsterdam is an interdisciplinary minor, welcoming especially computer science students, social and political science students and humanities students of all disciplines. All courses are taught in English and focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and project-based learning. 

Language requirement: English level C1.

Please note, even though this Aurora course is eligible for regular Erasmus SMS, you can select 4 students per university, these students won’t be counted within the balances of the bilateral IIA.

Upon completion students will receive a transcript of records, also in the form of an Aurora Microcredential.

How to Apply

  • Send your nominations (including full name and institution email address) to aurora@vu.nl
  • Deadline to receive nominations: 23 June, 2026.
  • Successful nominations will receive an application form via email. Deadline to apply: 6 July, 2026.

For more information please visit the course page on the VU website.