MA(SocSci) (Hons) Economic and Social History/Scottish History in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

Economic and social history examines how societies evolve through their economic systems and social structures. This field explores past lifestyles and labor practices, revealing their influence on contemporary society.
At Glasgow, Economic and Social History presents an engaging perspective on socioeconomic transformation. Our focus lies in interpreting historical living conditions and occupations, tracing their impact on modern global development. As the historical dimension of social sciences, we employ interdisciplinary methodologies from history, economics, and sociology.
The University of Glasgow's Q-Step Centre provides five specialized degree programs combining quantitative training with social and political sciences. These programs develop critical skills for interpreting social phenomena through data analysis, result presentation, and substantive discussion. Students acquire vital competencies for evaluating academic research, media reports, and government statistics, with approximately 25% of coursework dedicated to quantitative methods. The curriculum includes internship opportunities with leading organizations.

Our alumni develop strong analytical and communication abilities, mastering information processing, independent decision-making, and time management. They pursue diverse career paths across multiple sectors including corporate management, financial services, public administration, education, cultural institutions, media, IT, and social services.