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MA(SocSci) Economics/Politics

University of Glasgow
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Economics
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Course Score
C /68
Graduate Salary£26,000
Satisfaction84%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Economics graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£26,000
typical starting salary
£23,500
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Economics graduates nationally earn £20,000–£54,000 (1861 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
36%
02
Administrative occupations
15%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
8%
06
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
07
Customer service occupations
5%
08
Elementary occupations
5%
09
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
10
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (72% response rate)

91%
Teaching Quality
75%
Assessment & Feedback
56%
Academic Support
77%
Organisation
87%
Learning Resources
62%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Glasgow
Average Weekly Rent
£140
Est. Annual Total£12,020
📊5% cheaper than the UK average

💰Free Money & Grants

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

128-143
15%
144-159
25%
176-191
10%
192-207
10%
208-223
10%
240+
35%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Degree
5%
No qualifications
5%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

50%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
68%Customer service
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track