Human Rights and Data Science
Reqs: MSc in Human Rights and Data Science (42 credits)
Requirements and credit counts differ for the various Master’s programs at AUP. Please note that all requirements from previous years can be found in our archive catalogs.
Graduate students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00. Students with a GPA of less than 3.00 will be placed on probation. Only two grades of C (or C+) may be counted towards an M.A. degree. Students do not earn credit for grades below C.
All courses carry four credits unless otherwise noted.
Core courses (24 credits)
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Course Name
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Human Rights and Digital Technologies HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
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Data Science I: Methods and Context DATA SCIENCE I: METHODS AND CONTEXT
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Data Industry Practicum (6 credits)
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Data Science II: Theory and Practice
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Advanced International Human Rights Law
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IT 5XXX
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Online IAPP certification course for Privacy Professionals* (2 Credits)
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Elective courses (4 credits)
| Course Code | Course Name |
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| 5000 level courses | Elective: select among graduate offerings |
Modules (4 credits)
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| Select two (2 credits each) | To be selected with advisor |
Capstone and Internship (10 credits)
End-level completions are either a thesis or internship.
| Course Code | Course Name |
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| CS5098 or LW5098 | INTERNSHIP (4 credits) |
| CS5095 or LW5095 | CAPSTONE PROFESSIONAL THESIS (6 credits) |
Students with the appropriate background and experience may apply for REPLACING THE CAPSTONE INTERNSHIP WITH A SELECTIVE OXFORD SUMMER LAW PROGRAM (max 2 participants per cohort, EXTRA CHARGES APPLY)
RECOMMENDED TIMELINE (FALL ENTRY)
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FALL
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SPRING
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FALL*
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CS5060 Data Science I: Methods and Context
LW5074 Advanced International Human Rights Law
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CS5065 Data Science II: Theory and Practice
CS/LW5039 Human Rights and Digital Technologies
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Capstone**
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1 elective course
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Data Industry Practicum
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Internship** |
| 2 modules | Preparation to IAPP certification: Certified Information Privacy Manager | |
| 16 credits | 16 credits | 10 credits |
* Special arrangements may be made for earlier graduation at the end of the summer semester
** Students with the appropriate background and experience may apply for replacing the capstone internship with the Oxford Summer Institute (max 2 participants per cohort; extra charges apply)