MRes Social Sciences (Advanced Quantitative Methods) (part-time) at University of Bath

Programme overview

Develop in-depth social science-focused research skills, with an emphasis on advanced-level quantitative data analysis to gain insights from large data sets. By combining a substantial theoretical and quantitative core with comprehensive computational training, this course will help you gain the essential skills to become a working social science researcher. You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used to design, generate, analyse and present quantitative data in a social science context.

What you will study

This course lasts 2 years. It starts in September 2026 and ends in 2028. Year 1 compulsory units include Advanced quantitative analysis in social sciences, Introduction to quantitative methods and programming for social sciences.

Career pathways

There is increasing demand for high-level quantitative skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters. Many organisations and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making the ability to extract evidence-based insights important.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree with substantive quantitative elements, such as economics, psychology, social policy, sociology, geography, politics, management or a Q-Step programme. In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain: (a) Which department and which research group/theme within that department most closely aligns with your interests, and which member of staff you feel would be a suitable supervisor for your project. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components.

International applicants: GBP 12,600 a year (2027/28). Overseas annual fee (MRes Advanced Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences, part-time); Home fee follows the UKRI rate, not yet published. Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://samis.bath.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=TDUED-MR06&code2=0001

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