Politics/Scottish History

University of Glasgow

Undergraduate MA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years HistoryPolitics

Politics/Scottish History 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

77.43%

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Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

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About this course

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.

Scottish History: the study of history is the study of change and continuity in human society through time. Scottish history is the study of Scotland’s past.

Scottish History at Glasgow boasts world-leading researchers at the cutting edge of the discipline across all periods, from medieval to modern. The Centre for Scottish & Celtic Studies at Glasgow addresses Scottish history in a genuinely crossdisciplinary environment and students are encouraged to get involved.

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Course Details

Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
History, Politics
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000