Applied Quantitative Methods MSc
Manchester Metropolitan University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Applied Quantitative Methods MSc at Manchester Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in anatomy, physiology and pathology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in anatomy, physiology and pathology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of anatomy, physiology and pathology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £32000 | £25000 | £29000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £34000 | £18000 - £27500 | £19000 - £30500 |
All anatomy, physiology and pathology courses of Manchester Metropolitan University
Salary of all UK Graduates of anatomy, physiology and pathology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25154 | £26830 | £32977 |
25-75 percentile range | £22123 - £29608 | £21022 - £35666 | £25332 - £42896 |
All anatomy, physiology and pathology courses in the UK
Course Description
Based at the Manchester Metropolitan University Q-Step Centre in the Department of Sociology, this MSc approaches the study of quantitative methods in an innovative way. Right now, there is a demand for graduates with quantitative skills, and it is a demand our students are equipped to meet. Students studying on this MSc will be ready to pursue a career involving quantitative research skills within a diverse range of organisations. Students will also be prepared for doctoral study, which requires advanced skills on quantitative methods recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and other research councils.
The course focuses on the development and application of key quantitative methods and analytical techniques. It focuses on the use of quantitative methods within real world contexts and a key aim is to develop graduates' career-ready skills in this field.
This course also offers a unique opportunity to develop specialism in key research fields informed by the specialisms within the various centres within the Department. All of these specialisms can be taken with the addition of a placement year.
Depending on your individual programme of study you will either graduate with:
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MSc Applied Quantitative Methods
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MSc Applied Quantitative Methods (Impact Evaluation)
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MSc Applied Quantitative Methods (Big Data Analytics)
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MSc Applied Quantitative Methods (Longitudinal Data Modelling)
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MSc Applied Quantitative Methods (Participatory and Creative Research)
All of these specialisms can be taken with the addition of a placement year.
Features and Benefits
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Teaching Excellence: This MSc is based in the Manchester Met Q-Step Centre, which has been recognised nationally as a centre for excellence in the teaching and training of quantitative methods. It has pioneered a range of innovative approaches to the teaching of quantitative methods (QM) and all its staff are active QM researchers.
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Upskilling Opportunity: If you are new to QM this is the course for you, as it is designed for entrants who have no previous knowledge of QM. Through studying the foundations of Quantitative Methods, you will go from no quantitative skills to being able to do a simple regression in two weeks. This MSc also offers the opportunity to upskill your quantitative skills by studying individual units as short courses/CPD, with or without credit.
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Career-focused: this course looks outwards to the workplace and prepares you for a range of careers using QM. Through completion of a successful application students have the opportunity to do a research placement with one of our external partners. Also, if you choose to, you have the opportunity to develop an understanding of core data management skills required by data scientists.
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Specialisation: this course offers specialist training in QM, including multi-level modelling, multiple regression, impact evaluation, longitudinal data modelling and big data analysis. This course allows you to develop research specialism by conducting your dissertation on a specialised research field connected to core research centres in the department.
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Research informed teaching: The course is taught by a group of staff who are active researchers. They are involved in a number of large national and international research projects funded by key funding agencies including European Commission, Economic and Social Research Council, Nuffield Foundation, Department for Education.
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Gaining work-ready skills through placement: If successful with your application, you will have the opportunity to complete a research placement with one of our external partners, supporting you to develop work-ready skills and enhance your employability after graduation.
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Work-based data-driven learning opportunities: Through a placement, you will get opportunities to work with real life data and learn valuable experience on how businesses make decision based on data.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Applied Quantitative Methods MSc at Manchester Metropolitan University
40% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Nursing Professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Welfare Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Manchester Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Manchester Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #43
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #37
- #351
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #34
- #43
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #27
- #130
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- Sociology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #33
- #301
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- Sociology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 30 university rankings of Manchester Metropolitan University
About Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University is a publicly funded institution, founded in 1970 in the city of Manchester. Located in the heart of the city, students can take full advantage of being less than a ten minute walk away from the City Centre. Academically, the university offers all of the more common Liberal Arts programmes, but also some less frequently seen subjects such as Criminology and Sociology. Graduate students can expect to enjoy the privacy and quiet of the university’s seventh floor, which is entirely dedicated to post-graduate and PhD studies.
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Student composition of Manchester Metropolitan University
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Total number of students enrolled at Manchester Metropolitan University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27525
- postgraduates:
- 5195
- Total:
- 32720
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023