Economic & Social History/Politics (SocSci) MA (Hons)

Economic and Social History is the study of the way societies change in their economic activities and social organisation. It is concerned with how people in the past lived and worked, and how this has affected the development of today’s world. Politics is the study of the way power and influence are distributed within society and how this affects decision making within and among countries and states. <br/><br/><strong>Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?</strong> <br/><br/>You will engage with a passionate team of experts, join a community of world changers, and explore connections across degree subjects (including languages and study abroad). You will study a wide variety of topics including courses in international relations and political theory, as well as the politics of a range of areas from the Middle East to Latin America to Europe. You will have the opportunity to take part in our growing study abroad programme. <br/><br/><strong>Career Prospects?</strong> <br/><br/>Our graduates are trained to think critically, express themselves logically, and to speak confidently. They have learned how to handle and analyse information, to make independent judgements, and organise their time effectively. They have found employment in a wide range of careers, including: <br/><br/>management in industry <br/><br/>retail, marketing and financial services <br/><br/>central and local government <br/><br/>the media and information technology <br/><br/>teaching at all levels <br/><br/>libraries, museums and archives <br/><br/>social work and other personnel services. Studying Politics will prepare you for a wide variety of careers. You will develop your research and analytical skills, writing abilities, and capacity to communicate effectively. You will be able to attend employability workshops and training days, which will provide you with skills and knowledge, essential for success in the job market. You will also be able to attend alumni careers talks. As a Social Sciences student, you may have the chance to take part in one of our many internship placements. <br/><br/>Popular career destinations for our graduates include the civil and foreign service, local government, the charity sector, international organisations, teaching, business, media and journalism.