Economic & Social History/Politics (SocSci)
University of GlasgowEconomic & Social History/Politics (SocSci) MA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Glasgow, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 4 years. 77% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing.
Student Satisfaction
76.98%
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Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
ECONOMIC & SOCIAL HISTORY: 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. It is possible to do this degree together with a language, including a year abroad.
POLITICS: 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.
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Glasgow
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- History, Politics
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ