Social Science

Career-focused degrees

The BA Social Sciences provides you with the opportunity to develop a wide knowledge base from a selection of subject areas which include politics, history, sociology, policing and criminology. You will also have the opportunity to study language modules and study abroad as part of your degree. Our postgraduate courses enable you to develop your knowledge and apply skills at a postgraduate level.

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Human Rights
MSc

Human Rights

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
1 Year Sep 24 Glasgow

Develop your knowledge of international human rights and study how these rights are realised, inhibited and supported, and how they can eliminate poverty, inequality and discrimination.

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MSc (Two-year) Full Time 2 Years Sep 24 Glasgow
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MSc Full Time 1 Year Jan 25 Glasgow
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MSc (Two-year) Full Time 2 Years Jan 25 Glasgow
Social Sciences
BA (Hons)

Social Sciences

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
2 - 4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow L000

Follow a career focused on understanding and changing society. Study this degree course and explore issues such as crime, justice, democracy, globalisation, immigration, gender, consumer culture and human rights.

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