Politics/Scottish History
University of GlasgowPolitics/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
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Glasgow
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- History, Politics
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ