International Relations / Sociology (SocSci), MA (Hons)

International Relations examines interactions among states and national societies across borders, focusing on political, military, economic, and cultural dimensions.Glasgow enjoys a strong reputation for research and teaching in international relations, with expertise in global security, conflict, and regional studies of Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, China, and the Middle East. Students gain a thorough understanding of the field’s ties to politics from leading expert academics.Sociology explores how people organize their lives, the constraints they face, patterns of social behavior, and the causes and effects of inequalities. A hallmark of Glasgow’s programme—praised by external examiners and graduates—is its integration of sociological, criminological, and anthropological perspectives.