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MA (Hons) Social Policy with Quantitative Methods

University of Edinburgh

1 Location : Central

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Statistics.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

65%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 50 students (58% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

74%

74% were positive about the teaching on the course.

81%

52%

88%

76%

Data from 50 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

66%

66% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

75%

68%

71%

58%

60%

Data from 50 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

61%

61% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

63%

71%

69%

59%

45%

Data from 50 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

62%

62% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

68%

55%

Data from 50 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

70%

70% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

75%

67%

Data from 50 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

82%

82% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

81%

80%

86%

Data from 50 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

57%

57% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

79%

50%

44%

54%

Data from 50 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

72% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 50 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social policy.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

70%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 40 students (75% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

84%

84% were positive about the teaching on the course.

89%

78%

90%

78%

Data from 40 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

70%

70% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

84%

56%

87%

56%

67%

Data from 40 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

62%

62% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

55%

70%

76%

63%

40%

Data from 40 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

86%

86% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

87%

84%

Data from 40 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

76%

76% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

73%

79%

Data from 40 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

82%

82% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

72%

90%

85%

Data from 40 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

68%

68% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

80%

76%

43%

47%

Data from 40 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

44% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 40 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course

Read more about entry data

Qualification types: Statistics

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

35 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Social policy

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

45 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Statistics

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

30 students

UCAS Tariff points: Social policy

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

30 students

95% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Statistics.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Statistics

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

50 students.

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social policy.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Social policy

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

50 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Mathematical sciences courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Mathematical sciences.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£34,000

Typical range: £29,000 - £37,000

Data from

30 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£30,500

Typical range: £25,000 - £40,000

Data from

65 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£35,000

Typical range: £28,000 - £46,000

Data from

70 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Mathematical sciences graduates in:

After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £32,500

Data from

420 people.

55% of UK-resident Mathematical sciences graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£27,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,500 - £35,000

Data from

440 people.

49% of UK-resident Mathematical sciences graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£33,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £26,000 - £43,000

Data from

475 people.

58% of UK-resident Mathematical sciences graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Sociology, social policy and anthropology courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Sociology, social policy and anthropology.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £28,000

Data from

30 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,000

Typical range: £18,500 - £26,500

Data from

85 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,000

Typical range: £23,500 - £39,000

Data from

105 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Sociology, social policy and anthropology graduates in:

After 15 months

£23,500

Typical range: £21,500 - £27,000

Data from

665 people.

60% of UK-resident Sociology, social policy and anthropology graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£20,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,000 - £25,000

Data from

1140 people.

74% of UK-resident Sociology, social policy and anthropology graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £30,500

Data from

1225 people.

65% of UK-resident Sociology, social policy and anthropology graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

85% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Statistics over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (75% of those who were asked).

85% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social policy.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (55% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Mathematical sciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

45 students (60% of those who were asked).

85% In highly skilled work

  • 30% Information Technology Professionals
  • 25% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 10% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Engineering professionals
  • Less than 5% Protective service occupations

10% In other work

  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Administrative occupations

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social policy over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (60% of those who were asked).

65% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 10% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals

30% In other work

  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Customer service occupations
  • 5% Caring personal services
  • 5% Elementary occupations

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Mathematical sciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

35 students (60% of those who were asked)

75% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

75% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

85% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social policy over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

15 students (60% of those who were asked)

60% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

85% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

70% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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