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Business & Management/Politics - MA (Hons)

University of Glasgow

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Gilmorehill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The study of business and management offers you a structured insight into both the theoretical and practical dimensions of organisations and management. Politics is the study of the way power and influence are distributed within society and how this affects decision making within and among countries and states.


Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?

You will benefit from a wide range of diverse expertise within Business & Management, as well as our collaborative ties with local industry and commerce which make significant contributions to the degree programme. Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited. Triple-crown accreditation signals the Adam Smith Business School meets the highest global standards in education and research. This recognition validates the quality of education provided and enhances graduates’ employability, placing us in the top league of international business schools. You will study a wide variety of topics including courses in international relations and political theory, as well as the politics of a range of areas from the Middle East to Latin America to Europe. You will have the opportunity to take part in our growing study abroad programme.


Career Prospects?

Recent graduates have gone on to a vast array of jobs in public and private sector organisations, taking on roles such as: IT consultants with Prudential market research managers and analysts with Procter & Gamble managers in financial services including HBOS and Morgan Stanley. Studying Politics will prepare you for a wide variety of careers. You will develop your research and analytical skills, writing abilities, and capacity to communicate effectively. You will be able to attend employability workshops and training days, which will provide you with skills and knowledge, essential for success in the job market. You will also be able to attend alumni careers talks. As a Social Sciences student, you may have the chance to take part in one of our many internship placements. Popular career destinations for our graduates include the civil and foreign service, local government, the charity sector, international organisations, teaching, business, media and journalism.

Tuition fees

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£ 27,720per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

A wide range of international scholarships are available, including Global Excellence scholarships.
Meet students from across the university with over 350 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Baking Society.
Pre-sessional English language provision is available before starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

Subject rankings

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    16th out of 124 3

    17th out of 77 1

  • Entry standards

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    197 93%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

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    82.0 82%

    17th

    16
  • Student satisfaction

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    2.91 73%

    119th

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    197 100%

    1st

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    78.0 78%

    12th

    9
  • Student satisfaction

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    2.98 75%

    73rd

    28

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