BA Development Studies and Social Statistics

The Development Studies and Social Statistics pathway one of the one of 15 pathways within the BA Social Sciences (BASS) degree and is a new course at The University of Manchester. This flexible, innovative course offers research-led teaching and a considerable depth of insight into real world research issues.

Data doesn't function in isolation, which is why you'll study it in context at Manchester. Statistical practices are best understood and explored through an understanding of the environments in which they are useful.

This course offers advanced social statistics teaching for students with a grounding in maths and/or statistics (gained either at A-level or on the specialist first year course units). Social statistics uses data, which can be numbers, text, sounds, images, memories or experiences; to study human behaviour and social environments. We will use it to ask questions about business environments, the ways they function and their impact.   

You'll graduate able to understand and apply central concepts in social statistics, including the theory and method involved in using quantitative data in social science research. You'll be able to take a critical approach to different data sources and understand their strengths and weaknesses. You'll be able to demonstrate to employers that you have skills in complex problem solving, research, and making sense of statistical information in the workplace.