Economic & Social History

Degrees, combinations and UCAS codes

Economic and social history is the study of the way societies change in their economic activities and social organisation.

What will I study?

Initially you will examine how economies and societies have changed through institutional, urban and economic development since around 1750. These changes involve a focus on work, family life, consumption, economic organisation and the role of governments. In the following year you will study England and Scotland since 1750 in greater detail, paying particular attention to the speed and nature of economic growth, its social impact, and the similarities and differences of experience within the UK.

If you progress to Honours you will choose from a wide range of options that engage in greater depth with specific countries, including Germany, Japan, Scotland and the USA. Thematic options also allow closer study of issues such as economic and social policy, gender history, business history and the history of work, medicine and popular culture. You will also take courses that introduce you to the techniques and approaches of economic and social historians, and which involve training in interpreting historical texts, images and statistics.

How will I learn?

Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, small group tutorials and seminars.

Special feature

You may also choose to combine historical and computing techniques through dedicated courses in historical computing.

Notes

• Previous knowledge of economics or history is not necessary.
• The University also offers degree programmes in History and Scottish History.

Joint honours

At Honours level, this subject can be taken as a Single Honours or Joint Honours degree. Glasgow offers one of the widest ranges of Joint Honours programmes in the UK.

Entry requirements

Typical offer

• Highers: AABB (first sitting); AAAB (two sittings)
• A-levels: AAB (first sitting); AAA (two sittings)
• IB: 34 points

Full details of Entry requirements: Arts and social sciences

What are my career prospects?

Our graduates are trained to express themselves logically and to speak confidently. They have learned how to handle and analyse information, to make independent judgements, and organise their time effectively. This means you will have a great deal of flexibility in your choice of employment. Our graduates have found employment in (among other things):

• management in industry, retailing, marketing and financial services
• central and local government
• the media and information technology
• teaching at all levels
• libraries, museums and archives
• social work and other personal services.

Find out more

• Departmental information: Economic & Social History: Undergraduate study

How to apply

If you are seeking full-time entry, you must apply through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). There is an application fee for this service.

• Apply at www.ucas.com or through your school or college.
• Contact UCAS on 0870 112 2200.

For further details, see: Undergraduate study: How to apply