Urban Studies and Social Policy
Urban Studies and Social Policy at the University of Glasgow spans the social, economic, environmental and physical aspects of cities. Choose from our specialised programmes and find out how you can shape places, strengthen communities, and improve policy making.
The University of Glasgow is respectively ranked 5th and 6th in the UK for Social Policy by the Complete University Guide 2026 and the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
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City Planning
Hear about the City Planning MSc from Dr Andrew Hoolachan.
*Please, note that the International Planning pathway is no longer available for new entrants.
Global Health Policy & Society
Hear about the Global Health Policy & Society MSc from Dr Stephanie Chambers & Lecturer Louise Lawson.
Public Policy & Management
Hear about the Public Policy & Management MSc from Professor Annette Hastings.
Urban Transport
Hear about the Urban Transport MSc from Dr Fiona Crawford.
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