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 po...
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. <br/><br/>Social policy is relevant to many areas of everyday life, including: <br/>* housing <br/><br/><br/>* employment <br/><br/><br/>* income <br/><br/><br/>* health <br/><br/><br/>* education <br/><br/><br/>This programme is designed for students interested in:<br/><br/><br/>* the content of social policy<br/><br/><br/>* the process by which policy is made <br/><br/><br/>* the impact of policy on society You will study these topics at local, national and global levels. <br/><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Q-Step support and funding**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>There is also plenty of support available if you are less confident with maths.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L231
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,B
AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: English at C.
37
37 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics at 5. SL: English at 5 and Mathematics at 6 (if not at HL).
A,A,A
AAA. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at B, or AS Mathematics at A. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |