Overview

By combining a substantial theoretical and quantitative core with comprehensive qualitative training, this Advanced Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences degree offered at University of Bath will help you gain the essential skills to become a working social science or educational researcher.

You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis and presentation of quantitative data in a social science context. This will allow you to apply key research techniques to large scale data sets in public and commercial life, and draw actionable conclusions.

Graduate prospects

There is increasing demand for high-level quantitative skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters.

Many firms and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making use of the increased availability of big data.

This course will equip you with a hybrid skill set that combines quantitative, computing and analytical skills with an understanding of social science research and enquiry.

This MRes also equips you to go into further study at PhD level.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital methods and data skills for MRes

Dissertation

Mathematics and programming skills for social scientists

AQM 2 - Advanced modelling techniques for social sciences

Advanced qualitative methods

Business analytics

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Statistics View 133 other Masters in Statistics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above.

To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree with substantive quantitative elements, such as economics, psychology, social policy, sociology, geography, politics, management or a Q-Step programme.

In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain:

(a) Why you wish to undertake a Master of Research and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course.

(b) Your research interests - please be specific.

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Tuition Fees

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11750 GBP / year

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2450 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bath

United Kingdom

808 - 1228 GBP / month

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Funding

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