Government, Policy and Society with Quantitative Methods

The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate MA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years SociologyMathematics and statistics

A-Level Entry

AAA

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Government, Policy and Society with Quantitative Methods is based on social policy, the study of societies and the way they change through policy-making. It will equip you with advanced quantitative skills that allow you to engage at a high level with evidence-based policy-making.

Social policy is relevant to many areas of everyday life, including: * housing

* employment

* income

* health

* education

This programme is designed for students interested in:

* the content of social policy

* the process by which policy is made

* the impact of policy on society You will study these topics at local, national and global levels.

You will examine the ways in which public policies, social institutions and market forces affect how contemporary societies operate, and how they are affected by debates about social justice.

Q-Step support and funding

This programme receives support and funding from the UK-wide Q-Step initiative. This means you will benefit from small class sizes and be able to develop your skills in close proximity to experts.

There is also plenty of support available if you are less confident with maths.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAA
Scottish Higher AAAB

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2134 Programmers and software development professionals
1172 Social services managers and directors
1162 Senior police officers
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
3319 Protective service associate professionals
2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Sociology, Mathematics and statistics
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000