MA Social Policy with Quantitative Methods
About this course
MA (Hons) in Social Policy with Quantitative Methods, an undergraduate social policy degree focused on public policy and data analytics. The third year covers core themes across policy areas through modules such as family policy, labour market policies, social inequalities, criminal justice, health policy, education policy, and eco-social policy. Students also have the option to undertake a year abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*AA to AAB (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 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 62%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
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: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 20%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 54%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- family policy
- labour market policies
- social inequalities
- criminal justice
- health policy
- education policy
- eco-social policy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Social Policy with Quantitative Methods at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £43,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Statistics.
What do graduates of MA Social Policy with Quantitative Methods at University of Edinburgh do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Social Policy with Quantitative Methods at University of Edinburgh?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Social Policy with Quantitative Methods at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 37 points in the IB. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Does MA Social Policy 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 Social Policy with Quantitative Methods at University of Edinburgh?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.