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Government, Policy and Society with Quantitative Methods MA

The University of Edinburgh

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UCAS CODE: L231

Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Arts - MA (UG)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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 societyYou 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.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 26,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : AAB

Required subjects: A Levels: Mathematics at B, or AS Mathematics at A. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, Student Recruitment and Admissions, 33 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9JS, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    9th out of 80 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 219
    198 92%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    7th

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.52 70%

    75th

    3

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