International Relations with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of International Relations with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons) and other courses in Statistics at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Statistics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Politics & International Relations
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Statistics 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26500 | £27000 | £32500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £30000 | £20500 - £33000 | £25000 - £43000 |
All Politics & International Relations courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26119 | £25666 | £31004 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22414 - £30909 | £20003 - £32270 | £23771 - £40881 |
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Course Description
International Relations studies:
- actions and challenges that transcend national boundaries
- the resulting conflicts or attempts at cooperation
How do states cope with our highly complex and interconnected world? How can we tackle problems like climate change, global economic inequality, and interstate war? Do our very ideas about state power, sovereignty, democracy, justice, legitimacy, and order have to change?
Guided by leading academics and researchers in the field, you will explore:
- the origins and evolution of the state system
- the emergence of global non-state actors
- the power of international institutions
- the driving forces behind international cooperation and conflict
Quantitative methods
Data is becoming increasingly important in political decision-making and political research.
On this programme, one quarter of your study time will be devoted to quantitative methods, and systematically developing your skills in politics and statistics. You will learn how to research political issues by using data in a practical setting.
Quantitative skills underpin effective evidence-based planning within:
- government
- the private sector
- international organisations
We aim to equip you for the job market with key skills in data analysis and statistics.
Internship opportunities
You will have the opportunity to complete an internship, allowing you to gain practical experience and further strengthen your skills.
Our placement hosts include prestigious institutions such as:
- the Scottish Government
- NHS Scotland
- private-sector employers
Q-Step support and funding
This programme receives support and funding from the UK-wide Q-Step initiative. This mean you will benefit from small class sizes and be able to develop your skills in close proximity to experts.
There is also plenty of support available if you are less confident with maths.
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 International Relations with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
| 25% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Caring personal services |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Statistics
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English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
Costs
Tuition Fees International Relations with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £26500 | year 1 |
| International | £26500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
2W3A
University Rankings
of The University of Edinburgh
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 40 different rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #2
- #9
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- Politics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #1
- #38
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #5
- #40
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- Politics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #43
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
See all 40 university rankings of The University of Edinburgh
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FAQ about International Relations with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons) The University of Edinburgh
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £26500 15 months after graduation, £27000 3 years after graduation and £32500 after graduation.
- Administrative occupations (25%), Caring personal services (15%), Elementary occupations (10%), Teaching Professionals (5%)
- 50 graduates rated the course 79. This means that 79% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- The University of Edinburgh achieved the highest ranking for Politics. It is ranked #9 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Politics). See all subject rankings for The University of Edinburgh.
- International Relations with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Edinburgh.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 192 which is higher than 80.31% of all International Relations courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- 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)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024