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MA (Social Sciences) Degree

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MA (Social Sciences) Degree

Welcome to the MA (Social Sciences) degree programme at the University of Glasgow. The MA (Social Sciences) degree is in the College of Social Sciences and our students study subjects in several Schools. The main ones being: Adam Smith Business School and the School of Social and Political Sciences, although we also have students in the Schools of Geography and Psychology.

We hope that you will find your time here both productive and enjoyable.  We are justly proud of our recognised teaching and research record across all the Social Sciences subjects and want you to benefit from this excellence.

Students on the MA (Social Sciences) degree are supported by:

The Chief Adviser of Studies, Six Senior Advisers of Studies, Around 130 Advisers of Studies

The Curriculum Guidance and Support Team (who are based in room Rm 104 Florentine House from 10am - 4pm each week days - please enter by the rear of the building ); We are on the campus map.

Information for MA (Social Sciences) Students

  • Starting at the University
  • Your Adviser of Studies and the Curriculum Guidance and Support Team
  • MA (Social Sciences) degree structure
  • MA (Social Sciences) course planner
  • MA (Social Sciences) Brouchre 2019
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Information for College of Social Sciences international students
  • Ask a Student - advice for new students, from current students