International Relations with Quantitative Methods (SocSci) MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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**International Relations** is the study of how states and national societies interact across borders, especially in the areas of political, military, economic and cultural relations.Glasgow has a growing reputation for its research and teaching in the field of international relations, particularly in global security and conflict, as well as specialties in regional and area studies in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, China, and the Middle East. You’ll develop a comprehensive ...Read more


International Relations

is the study of how states and national societies interact across borders, especially in the areas of political, military, economic and cultural relations.Glasgow has a growing reputation for its research and teaching in the field of international relations, particularly in global security and conflict, as well as specialties in regional and area studies in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, China, and the Middle East. You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of international relations and its relationship to politics, and will be taught by leading academics who are experts in their fields.


QUANTITATIVE METHODS

: The University of Glasgow’s Q-Step Centre offers programmes which develop your quantitative skills or, in other words, your ability to handle data and use numerical evidence.Developing quantitative skills and your confidence in using them will really enhance your insight and understanding of the key issues you encounter in your chosen field of study.

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WUSCA ranking:
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67/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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13th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
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Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Statistics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Statistics graduate salary
£25,000
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Caroline
23 Feb 24

Glasgow Uni combines the best of the old and the new. From the gorgeous gothic main building to the new facilities springing up all around campus, there is no shortage of places..Read more

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Nivedita
19 Feb 24

I just don't have anything bad or negative to comment about. Since, the very first day of collecting BRP to support with print out, I am surprised and overwhelmed with the kind of..Read more

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Politics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
62%
Government & Politics
61%
English Literature
35%
Religious Studies & Theology
17%
Geography
16%
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Caroline
23 Feb 24
International Relations MSc
Glasgow Uni combines the best of the old and the new. From the gorgeous gothic main building to the new facilities springing up all around campus, there is no shortage of places...
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Nivedita
19 Feb 24
International Relations MSc
I just don't have anything bad or negative to comment about. Since, the very first day of collecting BRP to support with print out, I am surprised and overwhelmed with the kind of...
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