University of Glasgow
A history of securing bright futures
The University of Glasgow established in 1451 is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world, and ranks consistently among the very best for its teaching and research – and for its contributions to academia, industry and society as a whole. We have four colleges – each with its own Graduate School serving as a networking, support and social hub for all students. Glasgow places great emphasis on fostering teaching and research of the highest standard, and on promoting pathways for success beyond its postgraduate programmes via skills development and career support.
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The University of Glasgow
- is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
- is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
The city of Glasgow
- is the UK’s third largest city and one of the world’s top student cities
- has a lively nightlife with more than 700 bars, pubs and nightclubs and seven cinemas
- is the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music, host to around 130 music events every week.
- is consistently voted as the top place to shop in the UK, outside London’s West End
- is home to over 90 parks and public gardens.
- has more than 20 museums and art galleries including the Riverside Museum
- has excellent transport links with two international airports
Glasgow at a glance
- Member of the prestigious Russell Group of 26 leading UK research intensive universities in the UK
- Founder member of Universitas 21, an international grouping of universities dedicated to setting worldwide standards for higher education
- Annual research earnings of more than £181 million
- 2,500 research staff
- More than 7,000 postgraduate students
Support Services
In order to support you prior to and during your time at Glasgow, the University of Glasgow offers a wide range of services to help you make the most of your degree.
Library
The University of Glasgow library has one of the biggest collections in Europe and offers access to more than 2.5 million books and 30,000 e-journals. It has study spaces for 2,564 students and is open for 361 days a year. Students have access to more than 800 student PCs at the library, the largest cluster of student PCs on campus, and Wi-Fi access throughout the building.
Accommodation
We offer a range of comfortable and affordable accommodation options for postgraduates, from halls of residence to student apartments. Most new students and all new international students are guaranteed accommodation (subject to our admissions policy) see: Accommodation.
Scholarships, Fees and Funding
We understand that finance is an important area for students. The university is committed to supporting students and rewarding academic excellence. To find out what help is available, go to: Scholarships and Fees and Funding.
EU Scholarships
The University of Glasgow continues to be committed to ensuring a strong relationship with our existing and future EU students, and supporting EU talent to make their home at the University of Glasgow. We appreciate the challenging financial implications that have arisen as a result of Brexit, and are therefore delighted to announce the introduction of our EU scholarships for new incoming students.
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Department / School information and available programmes:
Programme List:
- Behavioural Science - MSc
- Biotechnology & Management - MSc/PGDip
- Civil Engineering & Management - MSc
- Corporate Governance & Accountability - MSc
- Data Analytics for Economics & Finance - MSc
- Development Studies - MSc
- Economic Development (with Finance & Policy Pathways) – MSc
- Economics - MRes
- Economics, International Banking & Finance - MSc
- Environment & Sustainable Development - MSc
- Finance & Management - MSc
- Financial Economics - MSc
- Financial Modelling & Investment - MSc
- Financial Risk Management - MSc
- Financial Technology - MSc
- Geomatics & Management - MSc
- International Accounting & Financial Management - MAcc
- International Business - MSc
- International Corporate Finance & Banking - MSc
- International Finance - MFin
- International Financial Analysis - MSc
- International Human Resource Management & Development - MSc
- International Management & Design Innovation - MSc
- International Strategic Marketing - MSc
- Investment Banking & Finance - MSc
- Laboratory Management - MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Online)
- Management - MRes
- Management - MSc
- Management & Sustainable Tourism - MSc
- Management with Enterprise & Business Growth - MSc
- Management with Human Resources - MSc
- Marketing (MSc/PGDip/PgCert: Online)
- Master of Global Business - MGB
- Masters of Business Administration - MBA
- Quantitative Finance - MSc
Ranked in the world's top 100 for Arts and Humanities, the University of Glasgow is based in one of Europe’s most cultural and exciting cities. The College of Arts at Glasgow is home to over 6,000 students and a growing international student population of almost 1,000 students from across the globe. We have specialised in the research and teaching since 1451 and developed wide-ranging expertise and world-leading research.
The College brings together four schools and their subjects;
School of Critical Studies
(English Language, English Literature, Scottish Literature, Theology & Religious Studies)
School of Culture & Creative Arts
(History of Art, Music, Theatre, Film and Television Studies)
School of Humanities
(Archaeology, Celtic & Gaelic, Classics, History, Philosophy, Digital Humanities, Archives, Museums and Libraries)
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
(Comparative Literature, Translation Studies)
Arts & the City
The City of Glasgow is one of the cultural centres in the UK. A UNESCO City of Music, it is home to 15 major concert and music venues, 13 museums and galleries and countless international festivals. Links with these organisations has allowed us to further develop work placements, invite guest lecturers, practitioner workshops and create research opportunities for our students. Our taught programmes are developed with an understanding of the current context of the creative, cultural and heritage sectors and with the specific needs of employers in mind. This means that whether you choose to follow an academic or professional pathway once completing your postgraduate qualification, you will be perfectly positioned to do so.
Research Excellence
The College of Arts has been at the centre of the University since its inception in 1451 and from that day we have continued to produce internationally recognised research and contribute to the success of our graduates. The College’s research income and PG funding are in the UK top 10 and most subjects are consistently in the top 10 or 20 in various university guides.
In the recent research assessment exercise (REF 2014), we had top 10 results for Celtic & Gaelic (overall and for outputs), English Language and Literature (environment), History (impact and environment), History of Art (impact and environment) and Theatre, Film and Television Studies and the Centre for Cultural Policy Research (environment, joint first place); and top 20 results for Celtic & Gaelic (environment), Classics (overall, outputs, impact and environment), History (overall), Theatre, Film and Television Studies and the Centre for Cultural Policy Research (overall and outputs), Theology and Religious Studies (impact).
Globally, Glasgow’s Arts and Humanities is ranked among the world’s top 70, ranked 62nd in the QS top university rankings.
The Kelvin Hall is a result of the partnership between the University of Glasgow, the National Library of Scotland and the city of Glasgow. It provide access to Glasgow Museums' Social History, Mackintosh, Archaeology and furniture collections through tours, events and temporary displays.
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Programme List:
- Ancient Cultures - MSc
- Applied Linguistics - MSc
- Archaeology - MLitt/MPhil/MRes (by Research)
- Archaeology - MSc
- Art History - MLitt
- Art History: Collecting & Provenance in an International Context - MSc
- Art History: Dress & Textile Histories - MLitt
- Art History: Technical Art History, Making & Meaning - MLitt
- Celtic & Gaelic - MLitt/MPhil/MRes (by Research)
- Celtic Studies - MSc
- Church History & Theology - MTH
- Classics - MLitt/MPhil/MRes
- Classics & Ancient History - MSc
- Comparative Literature - MLitt
- Conflict Archaeology & Heritage - MSc/PgDip
- Creative Industries & Cultural Policy - MSc
- Creative Writing - MLitt
- Creative Writing - MLitt (Online)
- Creativity, Inclusivity and the Virtual - MRes (Scholarship)
- Curatorial Practice (Contemporary Art) - MLitt
- Early Modern History - MSc/PgDip
- English Language & Linguistics - MSc
- English Literature - MLitt
- English Literature: American Modern Literature - MLitt
- English Literature: Fantasy - MLitt
- English Literature: Modernities - Literature, Culture, Theory - MLitt
- Film & Television Studies - MLitt
- Film Curation - MSc
- Filmmaking & Media Arts - MSc
- Gender History - MSc/PgDip
- Global Gender History - MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Online)
- Global History - MSc
- Historically Informed Performance Practice (in conjunction with RCS) - MA
- History - MSc/PgDip
- History of Art - MLitt/MPhil (by Research)
- Information Management & Preservation - MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- Managing Art & Cultural Heritage in Global Markets (Erasmus Mundus) - IntM
- Material Culture & Artefact Studies - MSc/PgDip
- Media Management - MSc
- Medieval History - MLitt/PgDip
- Ministry, Theology & Practice - MTh/PgDip/PgCert
- Modern History - MSc/PgDip
- Museum Studies MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- Music Industries - MSc
- Musicology - MMus
- Philosophy - MSc
- Philosophy (Conversion) - MSc
- Philosophy of Mind & Psychology - MSc
- Playwriting & Dramaturgy - MLitt
- Religion & Global Challenges - MSc
- Religious Education (Distance Learning) - CREDL
- Reparatory Justice - MSc/MA
- Scottish Book History & Textual Editing - PgCert (Online)
- Scottish History - MSc/PgDip
- Sound Design & Audiovisual Practice - MSc
- Speech, Language & Sociolinguistics - MSc
- Textile Conservation - MPhil
- Theatre & Performance Practices - MLitt
- Theatre Studies - MLitt
- Translation Studies - MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- War Studies - MSc
The college brings together internationally renowned experts to advance research in medical, veterinary and life sciences. Our high quality research improves human and animal health, quality of life and the competitiveness of the UK economy.
With over 1,200 postgraduate students, our graduate school is a thriving intellectual community, providing training and teaching for the scientists, vets, clinicians and allied health professionals of tomorrow. With ongoing scholarship opportunities and a programme of investment in buildings and equipment, you will have access to state of the art facilities, world class researchers and pioneering teaching methods.
We also offer a skills training programme designed to help you acquire a wide range of transferable skills for your future career which could range from clinical medicine and veterinary medicine, to biological and environmental science, be it in the National Health Service, or academic, commercial or public sectors.
Programme List:
- Advanced Lymphoedema Management PgCert: Blended learning
- Advanced Nursing Science - MSc
- Advanced Practice in Health Care - MSc(MedSci)/PgDip/PgCert
- Advanced Practice in Veterinary Nursing - MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Online)
- Aging, Health & Welfare - MSc (by Research)
- Animal Ecology - MSc (by Research)
- Animal Nutrition - MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Online)
- Animal Welfare Science, Ethics & Law - MSc
- Applied Neuropsychology - MSc(MedSci)/PgDip
- Bioinformatics - MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- Biomedical Sciences - MRes
- Biomedical Sciences - MSc
- Biotechnology - MSc
- Brain Sciences - MSc
- Cancer Research & Precision Oncology - MSc
- Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences - MSc (by Research)
- Cardiovascular Sciences - MSc(MedSci)
- Chemical Biology - MSc
- Child Health - PgCert
- Clinical Critical Care - MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Online)
- Clinical Neuropsychology - MSc(MedSci)/PgDip
- Clinical Neuropsychology Knowledge & Practice - MSc(MedSci)
- Clinical Neuropsychology Practice - PgCert
- Clinical Pharmacology - MSc(MedSci)
- Clinical Psychology - DClinPsy
- Conservation Management of African Ecosystems - MSc
- Critical Care - MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- Dentistry (Community Oral Health & Oral Sciences) - MSc (by Research)
- Diabetes, Renal, Endocrine & Metabolic Medicine - MSc (by Research)
- Digital Cancer Technologies - MSc
- Ecology & Environmental Biology - MRes
- Endodontics - MSc(DentSci)
- Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance - MSc
- Food Security - MSc
- General Practice & Primary Care - MSc (by Research)
- Genetic & Genomic Counselling (with Work Placement) - MSc(MedSci)
- Global Health - MSc/MRes
- Global Mental Health - MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- Global Mental Health MSc/PgDip/PgCert (online)
- Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment - MSc (by Research)
- Health Services Management - MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- Health Technology Assessment (Online) MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- Healthcare Chaplaincy - PgCert
- Health-Professions Education/ Health Professions Education (with Research) MSc/MSc (Research)/PgDip/PgCert: Online
- Human Anatomy - PgCert
- Human Nutrition - MSc(MedSci)/PgDip
- Immunology & Inflammatory Disease - MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- Infection Biology (With Specialisms) - MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- Infection, Immunity & Inflammation - MSc (by Research)
- Infectious Disease - MSc (by Research)
- Leadership in Health & Social Care (Online) PgCert
- Medical Genetics & Genomics - MSc(MedSci)
- Medical Physics - MSc
- Medical Visualisation & Human Anatomy - MSc
- Microbiology - MSc (by Research)
- Molecular Genetics - MSc (by Research)
- Molecular Pharmacology - MSc (by Research)
- Nursing & Health Sciences - MSc (by Research)
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - MSc
- Oral Sciences - MSc
- Palliative Care - MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- Parasitology - MSc (by Research)
- Plant Science - MSc (by Research)
- Positive Behaviour Support - MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Online)
- Precision Medicine & Pharmacological Innovation - MSc
- Precision Medicine (with Specialisms) - MSc
- Psychological Science (Conversion) - MSc
- Psychological Science, Research Methods of - MSc
- Psychological Studies (Conversion) - MSc
- Psychology (Conversion) - MSc (Online)
- Public Health - MPH/PgDip/PgCert
- Public Health (Online) MPH/PgDip/PgCert
- Quantitative Methods in Biodiversity, Conservation & Epidemiology - MSc
- Science Communications - MSc
- Sport & Exercise Science & Medicine - MSc
- Sport & Exercise Science & Medicine - MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Online)
- Stem Cell Engineering For Regenerative Medicine - MSc
- Systems Biology - MSc (by Research)
- Virology - MSc (by Research)
The College of Science and Engineering brings together the study of chemistry, computing science, engineering, geographical & earth sciences, mathematics & statistics, physics & astronomy and psychology.
We work to understand the world we live in, to do research that is relevant to global needs and to help create the emerging technologies of the 21st century. Study with us, and you can benefit from the expertise of our world-leading academics and gain a degree with the accreditation you need for a successful career.
We are internationally renowned for research and teaching excellence and provide a wide range of opportunities for both disciplinary and interdisciplinary study within a diverse postgraduate community. There are exciting opportunities to undertake cutting-edge and innovative research not only in established discipline-based areas, but also in cross-cutting research themes where our core strengths are combined.
Programme List:
- Advanced Functional Materials - MSc
- Advanced Imaging and Sensing - MSc
- Advanced Statistics - MRes
- Aerospace Engineering - MSc
- Aerospace Engineering & Management - MSc
- Astrophysics - MSc
- Biochemistry & Biotechnology - MSc (Research)
- Biomedical Engineering - MPhil/MSc (Research)
- Biomedical Engineering - MSc
- Chemistry - MPhil/MSc (Research)
- Chemistry - MSc
- Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry - MSc
- Civil Engineering - MSc
- Computational Geoscience - MSc
- Computer Systems Engineering - MSc
- Computing Science - MPhil/MSc (Research)
- Computing Science - MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- Data Analytics - MSc
- Data Analytics - MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Online)
- Data Analytics for Government - MSc/PgDip/PgCert (online)
- Data Science - MSc
- Earth Futures: Environments, Communities, Relationships - MSc
- Electronics & Electrical Engineering - MSc
- Electronics & Electrical Engineering & Management - MSc
- Electronics & Photonics Manufacturing - MSc
- Environmental Futures: Sustainable Systems - MSc
- Environmental Science (Glasgow-Nankai Joint Graduate School) - MSc
- Geoinformation Technology & Cartography - MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- Geospatial & Mapping Sciences - MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- Geospatial Data Science & Modelling - MSc
- Human Geography: Space, Politics & Ecologies - MRes
- Industrial Heterogeneous Catalysis - MRes
- Information Technology - MSc
- Land & Hydrographic Surveying - MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- Land & Hydrographic Surveying with Work Placement - MSc
- Mathematics - MPhil/MSc (Research)
- Mathematics / Applied Mathematics - MSc
- Mechanical Engineering - MSc
- Mechanical Engineering & Management - MSc
- Mechatronics - MSc
- Medical Devices Engineering - MSc
- Nanoscience & Nanotechnology - MSc
- Nuclear & Environmental Physics - MSc
- Product Design Engineering - MSc
- Quantum Technology - MSc
- Robotics & AI - MSc
- Sensor & Imaging Systems - MSc
- Software Development - MSc
- Statistics - MSc
- Structural Engineering - MSc
- Sustainable Energy - MSc
- Sustainable Water Environments - MSc
- Theoretical Physics - MSc
The College of Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow comprises five schools and a joint research institute. We bring together inspiring people in a creative, engaged and collaborative environment for learning and research in order to engender positive social change.
Email: socsci-pgt-enquiries@glasgow.ac.uk
What courses do we offer?
· Adam Smith Business School, offering programmes in Accountancy and Finance, Economics, and Management
· School of Education
· School of Interdisciplinary Studies (located on our beautiful Dumfries campus), offering programmes in Environment and Sustainability, Tourism and Heritage
· School of Law
· School of Social and Political Sciences, offering courses in Central and East European Studies, Economic and Social History, Politics and International Relations, Sociology, and Urban Studies
Programme List:
- Academic Practice - MEd (Online)
- Adult Education, Community Development & Youth Work - MEd/PgDip
- Central & East European, Russian & Eurasian Studies (International Master) IntM
- Childhood Practice - MEd/PgDip
- Children's Literature & Literacies - MEd
- Children's Literature, Media & Culture (International Master) - IntM
- City Planning - MSc
- City Planning & Real Estate Development - MSc
- Corporate & Financial Law - LLM
- Criminology - MRes/PgDip
- Criminology & Criminal Justice - MSc/PgDip
- Digital Society - MSc
- Diploma in Professional Legal Practice - PGDip
- Ecology & Environmental Monitoring (Dumfries Campus) - MSc
- Education (Primary) - PGDE
- Education (Primary) (Dumfries Campus) - PGDE
- Education (Secondary STEM Subjects) (Dumfries Campus) - PGDE
- Education (Secondary) - PGDE
- Education for Sustainable Futures in Adult, Community & Youth Contexts - MSc
- Education in Museums & Heritage (International Master) - IntM
- Education Policies for Global Development (Erasmus Mundus International Masters) - IntM
- Education, Public Policy & Equity - MSc
- Educational Leadership (Online) - MEd
- Educational Studies - MEd
- Educational Studies - MSc
- End of Life Studies - MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Online)
- Enhanced Practice in Education (Dumfries Campus) - MSc
- Environment, Culture & Communication (Dumfries Campus) - MLitt
- Environmental Risk Management (Dumfries Campus) - MSc
- Global Economy - MSc
- Global Markets, Local Creativities (Erasmus Mundus International Master) - IntM
- Global Migrations & Social Justice - MSc
- Global Security - MSc
- Housing Studies - MSc/PgDip
- Human Rights - LLM
- Human Rights & International Politics - MSc/PgDip
- In Headship - PgDip
- Inclusive Education: Research, Policy & Practice - MEd
- Inclusive Education: Research, Policy and Practice - PgDip/PgCert (Online)
- Intellectual Property & the Digital Economy - LLM
- International & Comparative Education - MSc
- International Commercial Law - LLM
- International Competition Law & Policy - LLM
- International Economic Law - LLM
- International Law - LLM
- International Law & Security - LLM
- International Law of Global Security, Peace & Development (Erasmus Mundus International Master) - LLM
- International Relations - MRes
- International Relations - MSc
- International Relations (Glasgow-Nankai Joint Graduate School) - MSc
- Into Headship - PgCert
- Language and Literacy Education (Dumfries Campus) - MSc
- Law - LLM
- Law - LLM (Research)
- Leadership and Learning (Online) - PgCert
- Media, Communications & International Journalism - MSc
- Media, Culture & Society - MSc
- Middle Leadership & Management in Schools - PgCert
- Museum Education - MSc
- Political Communication - MSc/PgDip
- Professional Practice with PGDE - MEd
- Public Policy & Management - MSc/PgDip
- Public Policy Research - MRes
- Real Estate - MSc
- Real Estate - PgCert
- Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies - MRes/PgDip
- Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies - MSc/PgDip
- Security, Intelligence & Strategic Studies (Erasmus Mundus International Master) - IntM
- Sociology - MSc
- Sociology & Research Methods - MRes
- Spatial Planning - PgCert
- Sustainable Tourism & Global Challenges (Dumfries Campus) - MSc
- TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages - MEd
- TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages - MSc
- Tourism Development & Culture (Joint Master) (Dumfries Campus) - MSc
- Translation Studies - MLitt/MPhil (by Research)
- Urban Analytics - MSc
- Urban and Regional Planning (Glasgow-Nankai Joint Graduate School) - MSc
- Urban Research - MRes
- Urban Studies - PgCert
- Urban Transport - MSc
- War Studies - MLitt/MPhil (by Research)