Sociology and Data Analytics Bachelor of Arts - BA
Course Overview - Sociology and Data Analytics Bachelor of Arts - BA
You will learn theories about the workings and organisation of societies and learn how to translate these theories into empirical questions that can be studied using real life data.
Specifically, you will learn data analytic and data science techniques to understand social dynamics, predict and classify sociological phenomena and describe and analyse networks of relationships between individuals or organisations.
By completing the core and optional units, you can gain general, sought-after skills including:
* how to collect, describe and visualise data;
You will learn theories about the workings and organisation of societies and learn how to translate these theories into empirical questions that can be studied using real life data.
Specifically, you will learn data analytic and data science techniques to understand social dynamics, predict and classify sociological phenomena and describe and analyse networks of relationships between individuals or organisations.
By completing the core and optional units, you can gain general, sought-after skills including:
* how to collect, describe and visualise data;
* how to build quantitative models to explain phenomena;
* how to quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of policies;
* how to map and analyse complex social networks;
* how to implement key machine learning algorithms;
* how to implement data analytic techniques and data science algorithms using statistical software including R, as well as proprietary packages such as SPSS
The pathway emphasises the application of modern data analytic methods to real life problems while also teaching some of the underlying theory. This will support career progression to more advanced postgraduate courses and to more challenging scenarios in policy and industry.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A20-J68
Institution Code
M20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
ABB, including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects): Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages. We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept thecombination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language. We accept the Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS) as equivalent to an A-level if taken alongside two full A-levels from the list of acceptable subjects above Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements. Typical Contextual Offer: BBC, including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects): Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages. We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept thecombination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language. We accept the Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS) as equivalent to an A-level if taken alongside two full A-levels from the list of acceptable subjects above Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
We accept Scottish Advanced Highers and Highers in one of the following combinations: Three Advanced Highers at grades BBB. or Two Advanced Highers at grades BB, plus two additional Highers at grades BB. Applicants taking a different combination of Highers and Advanced Highers should contact socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk for further advice. Applicants not taking English language or Mathematics at Higher level must achieve grade C in English language and Grade B in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5.
AS
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
Access to HE Diploma
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course. The specific course requirements are - Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits (36 at Distinctions and 9 at Merit). Applicants should typically be mature students returning to education after a minimum of 3 years.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School for clarification.
Scottish Advanced Higher
We accept Scottish Advanced Highers and Highers in one of the following combinations: Three Advanced Highers at grades BBB. or Two Advanced Highers at grades BB, plus two additional Highers at grades BB. Applicants taking a different combination of Highers and Advanced Highers should contact socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk for further advice. Applicants not taking English language or Mathematics at Higher level must achieve grade C in English language and Grade B in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DM in combination with an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.
Extended Project
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DM in combination with an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades MMM in combination with an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grade M in combination with two A-levels at grades BB in different subject areas to the diploma.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades MMM in combination with an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D in combination with two A-levels at grades BB in different subject areas to the diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades MM in combination with two A-levels at grade BB in different subject areas to the diploma.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D in combination with two A-levels at grade BB in different subject areas to the diploma.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We welcome and recognise the value of the Baccalaureate Wales and accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (replacing the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate from September 2023) The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A Level entry requirements.
T Level
We do not accept T Levels as entry onto this programme. The University does accept T Level qualifications on a number of courses. Please review our T Level information page for a full list.
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