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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Economic / Geography (SocSci)
University of Glasgow
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economic / Geography (SocSci) course at University of Glasgow.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: LL17
Here's what University of Glasgow says about its Economic / Geography (SocSci) course.
In studying economics you will learn how individuals and society make choices about how scarce resources are used, what products are produced and who gets to consume them. These choices depend on evaluating costs, benefits, risks and effects on others. Geography is the study of the surface of the Earth as the site of human living and working. It considers the variability in physical and human landscapes, along with the interrelationships binding them together. It is a dynamic, relevant and ever-changing subject at the heart of many local and global current issues, ranging widely from river/coastal management and conservation to migration, development and urban geography.
Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?
You will gain a deep understanding of how markets function and you will have the opportunity to explore fields such as government policy, developing countries, the economics of business and international trade and finance.
Coupled with a diverse, inclusive community and access to cutting-edge resources, our programme empowers you to analyse and address real-world economic challenges, preparing you for impactful careers in a range of industries. The Adam Smith Business School is tripled accredited. Triple-crown accreditation signals the Adam Smith Business School meets the highest global standards in education and research. This recognition validates the quality of education provided and enhances graduates’ employability, placing us in the top league of international business schools. Our Honours programme is highly flexible and is a combination of core and optional courses. This allows you to tailor your option choices towards a wide range of potential careers.
Career Prospects?
Our graduates develop skills in research, analysis, communication, teamworking, decision making and problem solving. Recent graduates have been employed, among many other organisations, by:
EY
Morgan Stanley
Shell
Scottish Government
National Australia Group Europe
Hays plc. Recent graduates have been employed as coastal and river engineers, field studies tutors, public engagement officer and hydrographic surveyors. Our students have found opportunities with:
the Scottish Government
British Red Cross
Transport Scotland
Scottish Water
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Scottish Natural Heritage.
Source: University of Glasgow
Course details
Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Department
College of Social Sciences
Location
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus | Glasgow
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Economics
• Human geography
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Economic / Geography (SocSci) course at University of Glasgow features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
79%
low
Teaching on my course
79%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
84%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
63%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
53%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
66%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
med
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
low
Organisation and management
76%
low
Organisation and management
76%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
low
How well organised is your course?
78%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
69%
low
Student voice
69%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
54%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
70%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
75%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
66%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
47%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
42%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
82%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
74%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
70%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
73%
low
How well organised is your course?
68%
low
Learning resources
79%
low
Learning resources
79%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
69%
low
Student voice
68%
low
Student voice
68%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
46%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
85%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
79%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
68%
low
Student information
The Economic / Geography (SocSci) course at University of Glasgow features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
| Economics | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Economics | A | |||||
| History | A | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Economic / Geography (SocSci) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Glasgow graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Finance Professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Information Technology Professionals
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Architecture and construction professionals
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Conservation and environment professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Economic / Geography (SocSci) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Glasgow graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£32.8k
Third year after graduation
£55.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
Third year after graduation
£31.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Economic / Geography (SocSci).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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