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Economic & Social History/Politics - MA (Hons)

University of Glasgow

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Course options

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  • 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

Economic and Social History is the study of the way societies change in their economic activities and social organisation. It is concerned with how people in the past lived and worked, and how this has affected the development of today’s world. 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 engage with a passionate team of experts, join a community of world changers, and explore connections across degree subjects (including languages and study abroad). 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?

Our graduates are trained to think critically, express themselves logically, and to speak confidently. They have learned how to handle and analyse information, to make independent judgements, and organise their time effectively. They have found employment in a wide range of careers, including: management in industry retail, marketing and financial services central and local government the media and information technology teaching at all levels libraries, museums and archives social work and other personnel services. 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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(International fees)

£ 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 of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

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

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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

  • Subject ranking

    History

    20th out of 91

    17th out of 77 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    192 95%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    27th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    80th

    20

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    197 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    12th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 75%

    73rd

    28

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