MRes Social Sciences (Advanced Quantitative Methods) 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 1 year. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2028. Year 1 compulsory units include Advanced quantitative analysis in social sciences, Digital methods and data skills for MRes, Introduction to quantitative methods and programming for social sciences, Professional research skills.

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 25,200 a year (2027/28). Overseas annual fee (MRes Advanced Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences, full-time); Home fee follows the UKRI rate, not yet published. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-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-MR05&code2=0001

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