MSci Politics with Quantitative Research Methods (L203)
2022 entry
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UCAS code | L203 |
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Application method | UCAS |
Course duration | 4 year(s) full-time |
Tuition fees |
Fees quoted are for 2021 entry only. Fees for 2022 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2021.
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Location of course | Clifton campus |
Part-time study | Part-time study is not available for this course |
About MSci 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 Politics and International Relations course. 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.
In year four we offer training in more advanced quantitative methods suitable for postgraduate research, while continuing to develop expertise and specialist knowledge in politics.
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Course structure
Typical offer for MSci 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, and M3 is C. |
Access to HE Diploma offer | Access to HE Diploma in Humanities, Humanities and Social Sciences, or Literary Studies. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:
Mature students are welcome to contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. |
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: Ancient History; 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; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Theatre Studies; and Welsh.
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 C Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. |
How we assess your application
Admissions statements relate to 2021 entry and will be updated for 2022 entry in summer 2021.
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