MSci Social Policy with Quantitative Research Methods (L403)

4.5
2 reviews
  • Nightlife in the states is limited for those under 21, but in scotland i was able to go out more. i travelled more often simply due to the opportunity.
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  • After graduation I planned to explore new country, my parents supported, Since I had my major in films, I needed to learn more about culture and people on a big level. I was truly affected by a friend who was a language translator, in Chinese. I am ready to thirive for more and it was a great experience overall.
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Master

In Bristol

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

About MSci Social Policy with Quantitative Research Methods
This course is ideal for students interested in learning more about how to use numbers and data within social policy. It provides in-depth training in practical and analytical skills, which will enhance your career prospects and provide you with a strong platform for postgraduate research. No prior knowledge of statistical techniques is required.
About two thirds of your studies will follow the Single Honours Social Policy course, where you will acquire core knowledge in your subject. The remaining third provides applied interdisciplinary training in quantitative methods.
In year one we discuss how numbers and data are used to tell convincing stories in the media and social research. We consider what is meant by segregation and how it can be mapped and measured.
Year two offers practical classes in social statistics and applied data analysis. This will develop your skills in numeracy and analysis to advance your study of politics, enabling you to undertake your own individual research in an area of quantitative social science in year three. In year four we offer training in more advanced quantitative methods suitable for postgraduate research, while continuing to develop expertise and specialist knowledge in politics.

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Bristol (Avon)
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Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, BS8 1TH

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Reviews

4.5
  • Nightlife in the states is limited for those under 21, but in scotland i was able to go out more. i travelled more often simply due to the opportunity.
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  • After graduation I planned to explore new country, my parents supported, Since I had my major in films, I needed to learn more about culture and people on a big level. I was truly affected by a friend who was a language translator, in Chinese. I am ready to thirive for more and it was a great experience overall.
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4.7
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Elijah berry

5.0
28/09/2018
What I would highlight: Nightlife in the states is limited for those under 21, but in scotland i was able to go out more. i travelled more often simply due to the opportunity.
What could be improved: I can't say nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Kathy Song

4.0
24/10/2017
What I would highlight: After graduation I planned to explore new country, my parents supported, Since I had my major in films, I needed to learn more about culture and people on a big level. I was truly affected by a friend who was a language translator, in Chinese. I am ready to thirive for more and it was a great experience overall.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2018

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Data analysis
  • Politics
  • Social Policy
  • Maths
  • Global

Course programme

Year 1 (2019/20)
  • Social Policy and the Welfare State: Historical Perspectives
  • Critical Skills for Social Scientists: Social Policy
  • Concepts and Ideologies of Welfare in the Contemporary World
  • Comparative and International Social Policy
  • Convincing stories? Numbers as evidence in the social sciences
  • Segregation and inequality in the UK (measurement and debate)

Year 2 (2019/20)
  • Understanding Public Policy
  • Principles of Quantitative Social Science
  • Conducting a Research Project using secondary data
  • Migration Policy in the UK and European Union
  • Health Policy in a Global Context
  • Social Policy and the European Union
  • Personal Welfare Services
  • Drugs and Society
  • Punishment in Society
  • Poverty, Social Exclusion and Social Policy
  • Youth, Sexualities and Gendered Violence
  • Youth Policy and Social Welfare
  • Gender Based Violence
  • Work and Work Placements: Social Policy

Year 3 (2019/20)
  • Dissertation (with Quantitative Research Methods) (Social Policy)
  • Migration Policy in the UK and European Union
  • Social Policy and the European Union
  • Health Policy in a Global Context
  • Drugs and Society
  • Poverty, Social Exclusion and Social Policy
  • Punishment in Society
  • Personal Welfare Services
  • Youth Justice
  • Children in a Global Context
  • Gender based Violence

Year 4 (2019/20)
  • Advanced Quantitative Research project
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods for Social and Policy Research
  • Spatial data analysis, spatial regression modelling and GIS in R
  • Explanation, Causation and Longitudinal Analysis

MSci Social Policy with Quantitative Research Methods (L403)

Price on request