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MA(SocSci) Economics/Social & Public Policy

University of Glasgow
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Economics
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Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary£31,000
Satisfaction76%
Degree Completion92%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work64%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Economics graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£31,000
typical starting salary
£27,500
£36,000
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
11%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
11%
04
Media Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
8%
07
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
6%
08
Elementary occupations
5%
09
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
10
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 55 respondents (75% response rate)

86%
Teaching Quality
64%
Assessment & Feedback
63%
Academic Support
78%
Organisation
74%
Learning Resources
64%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

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

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

64-79
1%
80-95
1%
112-127
2%
128-143
5%
144-159
10%
160-175
3%
176-191
3%
192-207
4%
208-223
10%
224-239
10%
240+
34%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
72%
Access
18%
Other
4%
Baccalaureate
3%
No qualifications
2%
Other HE
1%

Accreditations

Data not provided

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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

46%
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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

92%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
64%
Meaningful Role
73%
Career On Track