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PostgraduateMSc

Education, Public Policy & Equity

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£1,263Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc Education, Public Policy & Equity at University of Glasgow. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Masters in Education, Public Policy & Equity provides the broad preparation needed for work in education policy. The teaching methods emphasise dealing with applied issues and facilitate your development as a critical thinker through engaging with real life issues. WHY THIS PROGRAMME - This interdisciplinary programme draws on sociology, political science, and economics to provide you with a rigorous and broad grounding in theory for studying education as a vital component of public policy. International tuition fees are £1,263 per year, home/UK fees are £11,367 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

How equity in education influences equity in society and vice versa
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Core courses
Optional courses may include
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Education, Social Sciences, Business, Law, Public Administration, or other related subjects. Those with prior degrees in non-cognate subjects but with relevant work experience will also be considered. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. If you have a degree in a non-cognate subject, please also upload a QBPS. Please see link below. Education, Public Policy and Equity QBPS Those with prior degrees in non-cognate s

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,263

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£1,263

Home Student Fee

£11,367

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£24,000£27,000£32,000
3 years£20,000£25,500£32,500
5 years£26,000£32,500£43,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
25%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Glasgow

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