Politics / Social & Public Policy (SocSci), MA (Hons)

Politics examines the distribution of power and influence in society and its impact on decision-making within and among countries and states. Students explore diverse topics, including international relations, political theory, and British politics, with opportunities to join our expanding study abroad programme.Social & Public Policy addresses global and societal challenges such as poverty, inequality, housing, health, technology, and sustainability. Drawing on political science, sociology, and economics, the programme analyses how governments respond to people's needs, welfare, and wellbeing. The teaching team received the Social Policy Association/Policy Press Outstanding Teaching Award 2020 for excellence and innovation (SPA 2020), and Social Policy at Glasgow ranked joint top in the UK for student satisfaction in the NSS 2019. Students benefit from work placements in voluntary or public sector organisations.