Kit, BSc Computational Social Science ‘22

My course focuses on combining social research with its computational aspects. This means I get to study subjects ranging from social to computer science which has provided me with social research skills, as well as programming and statistical skills. We are highly encouraged to combine our technical skills with critical thinking which we can work on during tutorials. My favourite part of the course is combining the knowledge from our modules to learn about understanding and manipulating big data and developing those analytical and research skills. UCD Careers Network has been incredible in helping me identify these different skills that the course has allowed me to develop. I would especially recommend their career assessment tools to anyone that is finding it hard to identify their strengths and feels stuck with their career plan.

The UCD Careers Network has also helped me to develop a wide range of skills that will enable me to be successful in the workplace. In my second year I got involved in their Career Mentoring Programme which matched me with a UCD alumnus that works in data analytics, a field I am particularly interested in. My mentor provided me with a lot of useful information and crucial insight into my future job so I encourage everybody to take advantage of this opportunity and everything else Careers Network has to offer as it can have a huge impact on your future and career path. Their one-on-one sessions with Career Consultants have also been crucial in supporting me to improve the way that I market myself in my CV and job applications. That played a massive part in helping me get a wonderful academic internship last year which really kick started my career and opened many new doors for me.

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