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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V300

Economic and Social History

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£7,000Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MA (Hons) Economic and Social History at University of Glasgow is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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. 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). International tuition fees are £7,000 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Britain and the Industrial Revolution
Medieval Economic Systems and Society
Social History of Labour and Work
Economic History of the Modern World
Historical Research Methods and Analysis
Social Movements and Political Change
Global Trade and Empire
1500-1900
Dissertation in Economic and Social History
UCAS Code:V300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - BBB

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£28,000

Home Student Fee

£10,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Glasgow

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£32,000
3 years£18,500£23,500£30,000
5 years£23,500£30,000£37,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 13% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

66%Working
5%Studying
17%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow offers Economic and Social History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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