该理科硕士课程位于社会学系曼彻斯特城市大学Q-Step中心，以创新的方式开展定量方法的研究，该方法着重于为学生做好准备的技能，这些技能可以帮助学生为数据和定量分析做准备，或者作为适当的准备工作为博士学习。本课程重点研究关键定量方法和分析技术的开发和应用。它着重于在“现实世界”环境中使用定量方法，并且主要目的是发展该领域的毕业生的职业准备技能。对于希望在公共/私营/志愿部门，企业，学术界，智囊团，研究中心和非政府组织（NGOs）的各种组织中从事定量研究技能的研究生来说，该计划将是一笔宝贵的财富）。定量技能（
Based at Manchester Met's Q-Step Centre in the Department of Sociology, this MSc approaches the study of quantitative methods in an innovative way. Right now, there is a demand for graduates with quantitative skills, and it is a demand our students are equipped to meet. By studying on this MSc, you will be ready to pursue a career involving quantitative research skills within a diverse range of organisations. You will also be prepared for doctoral study, which requires advanced skills in quantitative methods recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and other research councils.<br><br>The course focuses on the development and application of key quantitative methods and analytical techniques. It focuses on the use of quantitative methods within real world contexts and a key aim is to develop graduates' career-ready skills in this field. <br><br>Manchester Met's Q-Step Centre is recognised as a centre for excellence in the teaching and training of quantitative methods, with a national and global reputation for its pedagogy. It has innovative research partnerships with a range of local organisations, and the community research projects run by the centre look to build on current knowledge to develop new strategies, aimed at empowering and transforming communities. You will be taught by research-active academics from Q-Step and other multidisciplinary research centres, including Policy Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU), Manchester Centre for Youth Studies, and the Big Data Centre in the Sociology Department, and this real-world research feeds directly into teaching and learning.<br><br>The international research experience of these centres is embedded into the course content and delivery of the course is enhanced by incorporating cross-comparative survey data in lab activities and assessments. You will also have the opportunity to do your dissertation in collaboration with projects being carried out with these centres' international research partners. You will also be exposed to a variety of different perspectives and views within the discipline through lectures, seminars, talks and workshops delivered or co-delivered by international experts.