Social & Public Policy with Quantitative Methods (SocSci), MA (Hons)

Social and public policy explores strategies to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, housing, health, technology, and sustainability. The programme draws on political science, sociology, and economics to analyze how governments respond to societal needs, welfare, and wellbeing.At the University of Glasgow, students gain work placements with voluntary or public sector organizations, alongside training in quantitative methods—comprising about one-quarter of study time—to analyze, present, and interpret data from academic, media, and government sources. Internships with high-profile employers provide further experience. Graduates develop sought-after analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, pursuing careers as managers, professionals, and policy analysts in private, voluntary, and public sectors, including UK and international government, across fields like housing, health, social services, advocacy, urban planning, education, media, and commerce.