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Sociology with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons)

University of Edinburgh

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UCAS CODE: 5S9K

Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Sociology examines how individual choices are affected by wider social forces, and how they can be understood by placing them in their social context. You will study: the relationship between individuals and groups issues of belonging and identity the social causes of cooperation and conflict the way societies and social institutions are formed and change over time You will also learn to compare different national contexts and understand contemporary social issues from a global perspective.


Quantitative methods

One quarter of your study time in this programme will be devoted to quantitative methods. You will learn how to research sociological issues by using data in a practical setting.


Internship

This programme offers you the opportunity to take an internship, allowing you to gain practical experience and further strengthen your skills. Our placement hosts include prestigious institutions such as: the Scottish Government NHS Scotland Scottish Funding Council Museums of Scotland private sector employers


Q-Step support and funding

Q-Step was a £19.5 million programme designed to promote a step-change in quantitative social science training. Q-Step was developed as a strategic response to the shortage of quantitatively skilled social science graduates. It was originally funded by the Nuffield Foundation, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). The Q-Step Centre is now an established part of the University of Edinburgh. The University of Edinburgh is one of only 15 universities in the UK chosen by Q-Step to develop new forms of quantitative skills training. We are leading the way with a comprehensive range of degree programmes, courses and sessions.There is also plenty of support available if you are less confident with maths.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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Entry requirements

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A level : A*AA

A*AA. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at B, or AS Mathematics at A. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

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University information

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    7th out of 101 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    188 91%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    38th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.79 70%

    95th

    1

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