MA Politics with Quantitative Methods
About this course
MA (Hons) in Politics with Quantitative Methods, a mathematics and statistics and politics and international relations degree focused on governance, political theory, and data analysis. Core topics include Statistics. One quarter of study time is dedicated to quantitative methods and data application. The first year covers fundamental concepts through Politics and International Relations 1A: Concepts and Debates, Politics and International Relations 1B: The Global Dimension, Political Thinkers, an introductory political theory course, Mathematics for Social Science, and Introduction to Statistics for Social Science. The second year builds research abilities through Comparative Politics in a Globalised World and Doing Social Research with Statistics. The third year offers diverse options including international political economy, global security, human rights, gender theory, African politics, the Middle East, the media and democracy, technology and politics, nationalism, and advanced statistical methods.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*A*A* to AAA (required: Mathematics at B or AS Mathematics at A) IB: from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL
What students say
Based on about 137 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 270 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 58 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 46%
- South East: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 37%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Modules
- Politics and International Relations 1A: Concepts and Debates
- Politics and International Relations 1B: The Global Dimension
- Political Thinkers, an introductory political theory course
- Mathematics for Social Science
- Introduction to Statistics for Social Science
- Comparative Politics in a Globalised World
- Doing Social Research with Statistics
- international political economy
- global security
- human rights
- gender theory
- African politics
- the Middle East
- the media and democracy
- technology and politics
- nationalism
- advanced statistical methods
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Politics with Quantitative Methods at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £52,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Statistics.
What do graduates of MA Politics with Quantitative Methods at University of Edinburgh do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Politics with Quantitative Methods at University of Edinburgh?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Politics with Quantitative Methods at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 37 points in the IB. The average entrant had 187 UCAS points.
Does MA Politics with Quantitative Methods at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Politics with Quantitative Methods at University of Edinburgh?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.