Sociology / History, MA (Hons)

Sociology examines how individuals organize their collective lives, the constraints they encounter, patterns of social behavior, and the causes and effects of social inequalities. A standout feature of our program, praised by external examiners and graduates, is its integration of sociological, criminological, and anthropological perspectives.History explores change and continuity in human societies over time, with Glasgow offering a comprehensive curriculum from medieval to modern eras. Our teaching draws on leading research expertise in Scottish, British, European, U.S., and global history; slavery studies; gender history; and war, intelligence, and genocide studies. We provide diverse courses, small group teaching, varied assessments including real-world tasks like policy papers and blogs, and personalized feedback, supported by prominent research centers in these fields.