READMISSION TO MA (SOCIAL SCIENCES) DEGREE
If you were previously a student on the MA (Social Sciences) degree and would like to be readmitted to complete your degree, please read the information provided below carefully before completing the application process. Students who have been discontinued from studies by the MA (Social Sciences) Progress Committee are not permitted to apply for readmission.
Deadlines
The deadlines for readmission in 2025 are:
- Friday, 30 May 2025
- Monday, 7 July 2025
We strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible.
Maximum duration of studies and repeat years
Students must complete the MA (Social Sciences) degree within six years from the date of first registration on the degree programme. The maximum duration includes subsequent non-registered years, repeat years and studies at other institutions instead of year 1 at the University of Glasgow.
If readmission requires a repeat year of study, please state this in your application.
Change of degree plan
We expect that returning students will continue with your studies on your existing degree plan. If you would like to change your plan, please contact the Curriculum Guidance and Support Team at socsci-ma@glasgow.ac.uk for advice.
Readmissions decisions
The MA (Social Sciences) Readmissions Committee will review all applications and outcomes will be communicated within two weeks of the application deadline. If your application is approved, you will be readmitted before registration and enrolment opens in August.
Withdrawal from studies for health-related reasons
Students who withdrew for health-related reasons must include the following in the application:
- Information about the issues that led to withdrawal, how they have been resolved and the support that you will implement to ensure that you can successfully re-engage with your studies. If you would like information about University support services, please contact our Student Support Officers at socsci-studentsupport@glasgow.ac.uk.
- Evidence in the form of a letter from a medical professional, confirming fitness to return to studies. This letter must be dated no earlier than one month before the application deadline and no other evidence can be accepted. The letter must be translated if it is not in English.
Withdrawal from studies for any other reason
Students who withdrew for non-health-related reasons should include the following in the application:
- The reasons for withdrawal, details of how your circumstances have changed and any provisions you have made to allow you to continue with your studies successfully on return.
Key dates
Please note the key dates (start date, latest enrolment date and latest date of arrival) for your programme. You may have to check back if this web page has not been updated with dates for the next academic session.
Finance and funding
- Eligible students are recommended to contact their funding body for information about financial support for returning to studies.
- Students who have an outstanding debt from an earlier period of studies must repay this before they will be allowed to register. Please contact finance-student@glasgow.ac.uk to discuss debt repayment before submitting your application. If you require advice about your debt, please contact the SRC Advice Centre.
- You will find useful information on the Student Finance web page.
International students who require a visa to study in the UK
We will contact you about your visa arrangements following receipt of your readmission application. You will require copies of your passport and BRP.
Contacts
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a meeting about readmission, please contact the Curriculum Guidance and Support Team at socsci-ma@glasgow.ac.uk. If you would like to learn more about the University’s student support services, please contact our Student Support Officers at socsci-studentsupport@glasgow.ac.uk.
Applications may be considered after the final deadline if there is a good reason for a late application. Please do not submit a late application without contacting the Curriculum Guidance and Support Team.