Social Research Methods and Statistics with Demography The University of Manchester

Overview

Suits students who want to go beyond general methods training and focus on the study of human populations. You will understand how and why human populations are changing, and how this will impact societies, economies and government policy. You will develop specialist skills in demographic analysis alongside core quantitative methods training for the Social Sciences.

Fertility is falling, populations are ageing, and migration is reshaping societies. Understanding these seismic shifts requires data-driven insight. The Social Research Methods and Statistics with Demography programme offered by The University of Manchester will give you the essential tools to analyse global demographic changes and uncover what it means for our future.

In the study of large populations, statistics are in an inherent part of demography. Throughout your studies, you’ll develop the essential skills and knowledge required for excellence in population research, as well as transferable skills suitable for a range of other fields.

Some of the key skills you’ll learn are:

• Statistical analysis

• Research design

• Statistical modelling

• Advanced demographic analysis

You will delve into critical demographic themes, including fertility, mortality, migration, and ageing trends and acquire practical experience through the application of quantitative research techniques.

Career opportunities

The University of Manchester is one of the most targeted universities by the UK’s top graduate employers (High Fliers, The Graduate Market Report 2024).

The MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics course gives you the specialist skills required for a range of careers, such as in:

• the academic sector;

• central and local government;

• commercial consultancy;

• statistical offices;

• the voluntary research sector.

You will also acquire vital skills relevant to many different sectors and roles, such as research design, effective communication and teamwork. Our highly skilled graduates go on to succeed in areas such as:

• the Civil Service;

• market or social research;

• data science and artificial intelligence;

• intelligence analysis;

• academia and teaching.