Course overview

Learn from elite academics at one of the UK’s top 5 universities for social sciences.

Train in advanced quantitative methods, including applied statistics for complex data.

Analyse demographic trends, their causes and their implications for society.

Data skills are invaluable across the social sciences. Used responsibly, big data can help you to interpret the myriad factors at play in the study of social phenomena.

As the study of large populations, statistics are in an inherent part of demography. On this pathway, you’ll develop the essential skills and knowledge required for excellence in population research.

Some of the key skills you’ll learn are:

Advanced data analysis

Research design

Statistical modelling

Demographic forecasting

You’ll delve into critical demographic themes, including fertility, mortality, migration, and ageing trends and acquire practical experience through the application of quantitative and qualitative research techniques.

Upon course completion, you’ll have developed a highly valued skillset, preparing you for doctoral research and enhancing your employability across countless sectors.

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability.

There is an increasing need for well-trained social scientists who are able to apply advanced methods of analysis to complex data.

You will gain relevant marketable skills that will put you in a good position to obtain jobs in:

the academic sector

central and local government

commercial consultancy

voluntary research sector.

We have excellent links with ONS and government departments, local authorities and many commercial organisations and we are well placed to assist you in finding jobs.