BSc Politics with Quantitative Research Methods (L202)
2020 entry
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UCAS code | L202 |
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Application method | UCAS |
Course duration | 3 year(s) full-time |
Tuition fees |
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Location of course | Clifton campus |
Part-time study | Part-time study is not available for this course |
About BSc Politics with Quantitative Research Methods
This course is ideal for students interested in learning more about how to use numbers and data within politics. It provides training in practical and analytical skills, which will enhance your career prospects and provide you with a strong platform for postgraduate study. No prior knowledge of statistical techniques is required.
About two thirds of your studies will follow the single honours BSc Politics and International Relations course, where you will acquire core knowledge in your subject. You will study the politics of individual countries and governments and the relationships between countries, communities and individuals. You will become familiar with different views and methods of analysis, learning to apply and evaluate them.
The remaining third of your course will provide interdisciplinary training in quantitative methods. In year one of the quantitative pathway we discuss how numbers and data are used to tell convincing stories in the media and social research. We consider what is meant by segregation and how it can be mapped and measured. Year two offers practical classes in social statistics and applied data analysis, which will develop your skills in numeracy and analysis and enable you to undertake your own individual research project in an area of quantitative social science in year three.
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Course structure
Typical offer for BSc Politics with Quantitative Research Methods - applicants must meet one of the following
A-level Standard offer |
AAA including an essay-based subject |
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A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? | ABB including an essay-based subject |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer |
36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? |
32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject |
Cambridge Pre-U offer | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, M3 is C |
Access to HE Diploma offer | Pass Access to HE Diploma (Humanities/Humanities and Social Sciences, or Literary Studies) with at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. 12 graded level 3 credits of graded level 3 units in essay-based subjects relevant to the degree at Distinction. Additional written work may be required. |
BTEC offer | DDD in a relevant subject |
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer | Advanced Higher: AA including an essay-based subject, and Standard Higher: AAAAB |
Welsh Baccalaureate offer | Requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. |
European Baccalaureate offer | 85% overall, with 8.5 in an essay-based subject |
UK qualifications | Further information about UK qualifications |
International qualifications | Accepted international qualifications |
Specified subjects
Essay-based subjects include Anthropology; Archaeology; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Literature; Environmental Studies; Film; Geography; Government and Politics; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Law; Media Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Sociology; Theatre Studies.
Applicants must also meet these requirements
GCSE profile requirements | Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels. |
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English language requirements | If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile B Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. |
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