Social & Public Policy
About this course
MA(SocSci)/LLB/MA in Social & Public Policy, a social policy degree examining how governments address welfare and societal needs through political science, sociology and economics. The curriculum incorporates practical workplace training like policy briefs and input from industry practitioners.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level English or Humanities subject.) IB: 36 (6,6,5) (Additional requirements: English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.) Scottish Higher: AABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. Higher Mathematics is recommended. Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : ABBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AAABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 55%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
- Scotland: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Social & Public Policy at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of Social & Public Policy at University of Glasgow do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Social & Public Policy at University of Glasgow?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Social & Public Policy at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 201 UCAS points.
Does Social & Public Policy at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Social & Public Policy at University of Glasgow?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.