Sociology with Quantitative Methods (SocSci) MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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**Sociology** studies the ways that people organise their lives together, the constraints within which they do so, the patterns of their social behaviour, and the causes and consequences of social inequalities.One of the distinctive features of our Sociology programme, commended by external examiners and by our graduates, is the combination of sociological, criminological and anthropological perspectives which we provide.**Quantitative Methods**: The University of Glasgow’s Q-Step Centre offers ...Read more


Sociology

studies the ways that people organise their lives together, the constraints within which they do so, the patterns of their social behaviour, and the causes and consequences of social inequalities.One of the distinctive features of our Sociology programme, commended by external examiners and by our graduates, is the combination of sociological, criminological and anthropological perspectives which we provide.


Quantitative Methods

: The University of Glasgow’s Q-Step Centre offers programmes which develop your quantitative skills, or in other words, your ability to handle data and use numerical evidence. Developing quantitative skills and your confidence in using them will really enhance your insight and understanding of the key issues you encounter in your chosen field of study.

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WUSCA ranking:
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67/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
4th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
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90%
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Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£18,000
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Abigail
20 Feb 24

The level of teaching at the University of Glasgow is brilliant; lecturers and tutors are always happy to answer any questions you may have and most lectures offer advice on..Read more

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Nicola
19 Feb 24

The best aspects are getting taught in some magnificent buildings by some very successful and knowledgeable professors. Knowing about the professors successes encourages me to..Read more

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£25,290 per year

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20 Feb 24
Sociology/Politics (SocSci) MA (Hons)
The level of teaching at the University of Glasgow is brilliant; lecturers and tutors are always happy to answer any questions you may have and most lectures offer advice on...
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Nicola
19 Feb 24
Sociology (SocSci) MA (Hons)
The best aspects are getting taught in some magnificent buildings by some very successful and knowledgeable professors. Knowing about the professors successes encourages me to...
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