Government, Policy and Society with Quantitative Methods
The University of EdinburghGovernment, Policy and Society with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. 78% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAA.
A-Level Entry
AAA
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
78.04%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
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
Career Prospects
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ