Social Statistics

Build on your interest in the social sciences and data analysis and make the most of this opportunity to extend and deepen your knowledge through postgraduate study.

At Manchester, we’ll support you to develop crucial analytical and investigative skills, train you in sought-after research method skills and equip you with the tools for confident independent thinking, much in demand from employers today. Through topical research-led teaching, you’ll benefit from diverse expertise

Research excellence

Study at an institution rated fifth in the UK for research power and in the top 10 for research outputs

(Research Excellence Framework 2021)

Community

Benefit from full access to the pioneering and multidisciplinary Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research

Internationally recognised

Undertake programmes recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership

Graduate Destinations

The expanding fields of data science and social statistics offer graduates a broad range of career options across the humanities and more tech- related industries.

From continuing to study for a PhD, to working in government or in some of the most influential research and policy organisations, our MScs provide an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognised qualification that is of value across a number of professions.

Find out more about where your degree can take you >

Top job sectors*

*Information based on graduate data across all postgraduate Social Statistics programmes, 2017-2021.

Further / Higher Education

0%

Scientific Services / R&D

0%

Local / National Govmt

0%

Advertising / Marketing

0%

Third Sector

0%

Example job titles

  • Researcher
  • Research Manager
  • Academic Fellow
  • Professor
  • Data Analyst
  • Statistician
  • Project Manager

Example employers

  • Manchester City Council
  • Alterline Research Ltd
  • Ministry of Justice
  • NHS
  • Oxfam
  • The University of Manchester

Meet the Academics

Our academics are renowned for their high-quality teaching and research, allowing you to access current topical research while you study

Dr Nick Shryane

Research focus: The process of measurement

An important aspect of Nick’s teaching is to demonstrate to his students the fun which can be had when studying statistics. He aims to educate them on the necessary skills to question numerical data in today’s era of ‘fake news’.

Dr Mark Brown

Research focus: Population studies in the UK

A main feature of Mark’s teaching is the use of real data in the classroom. He teaches data skills in the context of real issues to help answer the questions student’s care about the most. He is currently co-directing The Manchester Q-Step Centre, a project aiming to expand the use of quantitative data and methods in undergraduate students.

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Faculty of Humanities

The University of Manchester