Outstanding teaching
Congratulations on becoming an offer-holder in Social Statistics at The University of Manchester.
Benefit from a broad, flexible and topical learning experience and apply your learning to real-world issues.
You will combine the study of Data Analytics with a range of diverse subjects including Economics, Politics, Sociology, Criminology, Philosophy, and Social Anthropology.
Diverse expertise
Benefit from a broad, flexible and topical learning experience.
Put theory into practice
Work on real-world issues and experience using a range of exciting datasets.
Your next steps
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Prepare for university
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Careers and employability
Make your mark at Manchester
Our flexible degrees enable you to sample social sciences while honing your data analysis skills.
Our graduates earn an average salary of £33,000 after five years, and 100% of our social statistics graduates are in work or further study after 15 months (Discover Uni).
Discover more: about how we help you develop the skills that are valued by employers
Manchester’s Q-Step Centre
Q-Step focuses specifically on the development of career-related quantitative skills, giving you an added edge in the competitive graduate jobs market.
Q-Step stories
Improve your quantitative skills for a competitive edge in the graduate jobs market.
Social Statistics stories
Our students discuss their experiences of a paid summer placement in Manchester.
Learning and support
Student support
Blended learning
We've worked hard to ensure you have a rich learning experience despite the pandemic.
You will benefit from live online tutorials and teaching sessions, as well as pre-recorded lectures and materials.
Access weekly drop-in sessions and take advantage of our active and friendly BASS Society.
Your course units and example timetable
Learn more about your course units and view an example course timetable.
BA Social Sciences course information PDF Download (405kb)
Student support
Support on your course
How we help you on your journey.
You’ll be assigned an Academic Advisor to support you throughout university and beyond.
Enjoy the opportunities to flourish with a professional experience year and other practical applications of study.
Your learning environment
We know this year has been challenging and uncertain for you all.
Whatever happens next, we will provide you with a quality learning environment while adjusting to any changes in public health guidelines.
Details of how teaching may change can be found below.
We don’t compromise on your student experience.
Lectures are usually delivered in person, on campus, and supported by seminars, group work and online activities to consolidate your learning.
Currently, all lectures are delivered online, usually live or occasionally pre-recorded, with supporting activities, such as Q&A sessions, and discussion boards, which are delivered through our online learning environment.
Seminars are smaller group sessions led by a member of staff which give you the opportunity to discuss topics covered in your lectures, in depth.
Currently, seminars are hosted online and, if possible, in a COVID-safe learning space on campus.
Students are offered extra support through Q&A sessions or discussion boards.
This could include working with other students to discuss a case, prepare and deliver a presentation, or to write a report.
Group work is important to consolidate and deepen your knowledge as well as develop important transferable skills.
Currently, group work takes place online through platforms including Zoom breakout rooms and Blackboard Collaborate.
Blended learning
Ashley talks about her online learning experience.
Hong Kong student Ashely Ip talks about blended learning on the BA Sociology and Criminology course.
Your online experience
Sammun talks about studying online at Manchester.
Sammun Mumtaz, a third-year student, talks about her positive experience of blended learning.
Why study Social Sciences?
Calvin tells us why he chose to study Social Sciences at Manchester.
The Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research
Our core mission is to provide rigorous empirical answers to contemporary social and political questions.
Real impact
We develop demographic projection leading the way in data security, and challenge myths about society.
Contact us
Get in touch
Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you have.
Email: socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk
Visit our Social Statistics website
Social media
Twitter: @socialstatsman
Instagram: @uomsocialsciences
Your course
Courses within this subject area
Remind yourself how much your course at Manchester has to offer you.
Courses
Follow the relevant link for details about the course you have an offer for:
- Criminology and Quantitative Methods (3 years) BASS
- Development Studies and Social Statistics (3 years) BAEcon
- Economics and Social Statistics (3 years) BAEcon
- Philosophy and Quantitative Methods (3 years) BASS
- Politics and Quantitative Methods (3 years) BASS
- Social Anthropology and Quantitative Methods (3 years) BASS
- Sociology and Quantitative Methods (3 years) BASS
Joint courses
If your joint course crosses into another subject area, find out more about what it offers: