Economic & Social History/Sociology - 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. Sociology studies the ways that people organise their lives together, the constraints within which they do so, the patterns of their social behaviour, and the causes and consequences of social inequalities. Why study this course at the University of Glasgow 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). One of the distinctive features of our Sociology programme, commended by external examiners and by our graduates, is the combination of sociological, criminological and anthropological perspectives which we provide. Career Prospects 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: management in industry retail, marketing and financial services central and local government the media and information technology teaching at all levels libraries, museums and archives social work and other personnel services. This degree will prepare you for employment in a number of fields that require a sophisticated, critical and questioning understanding of the workings of society. Our graduates are now employed in the media, city councils, development agencies, market research, data analysis, charities, activist contexts and housing and education.