Social Analytics Cardiff University

A year abroad or on placement

Expand your horizons; gain experience with study abroad options or a professional placement.

Delve into pressing issues

Explore a range of topics including: education, migration, poverty, crime rates or voting behaviour.

Cutting-edge training

This course will prepare you for a career in growing sector of quantitative social science analysts.

Placement opportunities

Undertake a placement with the help of our dedicated Employability and Placement manager.

The BSc Social Analytics is a unique opportunity to combine social science modules with cutting-edge training in quantitative research methods and a guaranteed work placement. It has been developed to address the growing demand from public, private and third sector employers for quantitatively-literate and competent social science graduates.

This degree allows you to explore social issues through the analysis of quantitative social data and the study of the methods used to capture such data. These social issues might include, for example; educational attainment, migration, poverty, crime rates or voting behaviour

Entry requirements

A Levels

BBB-BBC

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

English requirements

Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits. III: at least a Pass in all components.

Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.