
Government, Policy and Society with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Government, Policy and Society with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons)
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/><strong>Q-Step support and funding</strong><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
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L231
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
40
37
from 40 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics at 5. SL: English at 5; Mathematics at 6 (if not at HL).
A level
A*,A*,A
A,A,A
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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Fees and funding
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 | £29,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |