Core

Our core teaching datasets offer simplified versions of data from major social surveys. They are updated every few years with consistent content and formatting. The varied collection offers data suitable for use across a wide range of disciplines. The collection includes small open access datasets that can be easily shared as well as larger datasets that offer a greater choice of topics and variables.

BSA open teaching data  

Adapted from the British Social Attitudes (BSA), our BSA open datasets are ideal for new learners and large classes. They are open access. Students and lecturers can download without needing to register. You can share datafiles and upload to learning platforms. The datasets are small and manageable with around 20 variables. They cover varied topics including political and social attitudes, inequality and social exclusion, social welfare policy and demographics about the survey respondents. There are variables common across each dataset and each dataset has a special focus. Our latest versions include: 

Labour Force Survey teaching data 

Derived from the main quarterly Labour Force Survey, our LFS teaching datasets include a subset of the most interesting variables. The latest versions include just over 50 variables and can be used to examine labour market trends, employment dynamics, and demographic characteristics. The datasets also include a geographic variable that can be used for spatial analysis and creating maps. Our latest versions include:  

Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) teaching data 

Our CSEW teaching dataset contains over 30 variables from the original Crime Survey for England and Wales. You can use these data to analyse and understand perceptions of crime, explore demographic characteristics of respondents, and examine factors that influence experience of crime and antisocial behavior. The CSEW teaching data include an urban/rural identifier. The datasets are available from the UK Data Service after a quick registration. Our latest versions include: