Advanced Quantitative Methods
- PhD
Overview
The Advanced Quantitative Methods (AQM) pathway is designed to foster research that pushes the boundaries of quantitative methodologies in the social sciences. AQM is fundamentally about methodological innovation and application. It aims to support research that either advances existing quantitative methods or applies cutting-edge techniques to social science topics
The pathway aims to promote research that employs sophisticated statistical, mathematical, econometric, and computational modelling techniques. This includes, but is not limited to, process modelling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Projects may involve applying statistical methods used in other disciplines to social science problems, or developing novel statistical methods for analysing social-science data.
Entry requirements
At least a 2:1 in a relevant subject, or a master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent in a relevant field.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
Go to admissions statementIf English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level D.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.
Fees and funding
- UK: full-time
- £4,850 per year
- UK: part-time (two years)
- £2,425 per year
- Overseas: full-time
- £21,300 per year
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Alumni discount
University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.
Funding and scholarships
This pathway is part of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South West Doctoral Training Partnership for the South West (SWDTP), offering opportunities for funded PhD studentships.
The studentships offered are via the 1+3 and +3 routes. Students with a masters degree that fulfils the ESRC’s training requirements may register directly for a PhD on the three year +3 route. Students without a suitable masters can apply for the 1+3 route that involves studying for an ESRC accredited masters, (the +1), followed by the three year PhD (+3). For the AQM pathway, our masters offered is the MSc Geographic Data Science and Spatial Analytics.
Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.
Career prospects
This programme provides outstanding academic and research training for prospective PhD students and can lead to careers in data and quantitative research.
Meet our supervisors
The following list shows potential supervisors for this programme. Visit their profiles for details of their research and expertise.
Research groups
Quantitative Spatial Science Quantitative Spatial Science (QuSS) Research Group – School of Geographical Sciences
Contact us
- Contact
- Postgraduate Student Administrator
- Phone
- +44 (0) 117 928 7872
- geog-pgadmis@bristol.ac.uk
- Contact
- Dr Rui Zhu, Programme Director
- Rui.zhu@bristol.ac.uk
- Faculties
- Schools