Postgraduate Taught Study
At the School of Social & Political Sciences, we offer students the opportunity to study Masters degrees which are influenced by our research undertaken our academic staff at the University of Glasgow.
Postgraduate Taught Degrees
We've grouped our programmes by themes to help you identify areas of interest to study. Our programmes are informed by our research which is tackling the key social and political challenges of our time.
Sociology & Criminology
Executive Education
Programmes rooted in research
We are a leading centre for interdisciplinary social science research, combining research with teaching to address the key social and political challenges of our time.
Learn more about postgraduate taught study in our school
Erasmus Mundus IntM Programmes
The School of Social & Political Sciences is home to three two-year international masters programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Our priority is to ensure that students have their teaching on campus face-to-face. To explain what this means in practice and what you can expect when you join us, read our FAQs.
Hear from our students
Find out what's it like to study on a masters programme with us in SPS by hearing from those who know best, our students!
Student Strategy & Security Journal
Research Training Programme
Getting in touch
Interested in applying for one of our programmes?
If you are interested in joining us here at the University of Glasgow, there is lots of support on offer to help you make a decision about applying for one of our programmes.
- Sign up for one of portfolio overview webinars to hear all about the programmes we offer
- Make a 1:1 appointment with a member of the Student Recruitment team who can answer your queries and point you towards resources
- Find out if our Student Recruitment team will be in a city near you at a study fair and ask your questions in person
- Read our application guidance and support information page to help you through the process
- Reach out over email to socpol-student-recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk if you have questions you are struggling to find an answer to
Are you a current student?
- You can find lots of useful information for current students on our website
- The SPS Student Support Network also hosts lots of support and resources
- For course or programme queries, please find your course administrator
- If you are an international student, the International Student Support team are here to help