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Sociology/Politics - MA (Hons)

University of Glasgow

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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


Sociology

studies the ways that people organise their lives together, the constraints within which they do so, the patterns of their social behaviour, and the causes and consequences of social inequalities.One of the distinctive features of our Sociology programme, commended by external examiners and by our graduates, is the combination of sociological, criminological and anthropological perspectives which we provide.


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.You will study a wide variety of topics within the discipline of politics including courses in international relations, political theory and British politics. You will have the opportunity to take part in our growing study abroad programme.

Tuition fees

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£ 27,720per year

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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

    Politics

    17th out of 77 1

    20th out of 103 14

  • 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

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    200 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    47.0 47%

    93rd

    82

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    84th

    6

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