MA (Social Sciences) (Hons) Politics at University of Glasgow

Politics examines how power and influence are distributed within and between states and how this shapes decision making. Teaching is based on lectures and classroom discussion in seminars, with courses in international relations and political theory and the politics of regions from the Middle East to Latin America and Europe, plus a growing study abroad programme. The MA (Social Sciences) is available as single honours Politics (L202), Politics with Quantitative Methods (LG23) or as a joint degree with a social science subject.

Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Politics 1A Introduction to Politics and 1B Introduction to International Relations; Year 2: Politics 2A History of Political Thought and 2B Introduction to Comparative Politics; Honours years offer around 45 courses, including Global Distributive Justice, International Political Communication, Middle East Politics, Politics of the European Union and Social Movements.

Career pathways

Example graduate roles include assistant economist, communications and marketing officer, research analyst, teacher, parliamentary adviser, campaign coordinator and civil servant. Graduates go on to professional roles and further study; University of Glasgow Graduate Outcomes data (graduates of 2023-24, surveyed 15 months later) shows 93.3% in work or further study and 75.4% of those in work in graduate-level employment.

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