Quantitative Methods
About this course
MA(SocSci) in Quantitative Methods, a degree centred on handling data and numerical evidence. Students can choose to undertake an optional year abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level English or Humanities subject.) IB: 36 (6,6,5) (Additional requirements: English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.) Scottish Higher: AAABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB may be considered) Higher Mathematics is recommended. Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : ABBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AAABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
What students say
Based on about 128 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 215 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 15%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 64%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 255 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 7%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Quantitative Methods at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £39,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £11,000 less than the UK median for Statistics.
What do graduates of Quantitative Methods at University of Glasgow do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Quantitative Methods at University of Glasgow?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Quantitative Methods at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 197 UCAS points.
Does Quantitative Methods at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Quantitative Methods at University of Glasgow?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.