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79 Master's degrees offered by the university

Positive Behaviour Support
This programme at the University of Glasgow will develop your knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and its use for supporting people with intellectual disabilities, particularly those with additional and complex support needs.

Economics
The two-year Economics programme at the University of Glasgow provides rigorous mathematical training in modern economics. It will equip you with a thorough understanding of the research tools and techniques, both theoretical and empirical, required for the analysis of economics.

End of Life Studies
This End of Life Studies programme from University of Glasgow will offer you new and critical perspectives on end of life practice and policy, palliative care, cultural representations of death and dying, and related ethical questions.

Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
The Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies programme of the University of Glasgow offers ESRC accredited training in language-based area studies, as well as advanced training in qualitative and quantitative methods, specialised area studies research training, and language training in one of the region's languages.

International Human Resource Management and Development
If you want to develop your career in Human Resource Management (HRM) or Human Resource Development (HRD) then the International Human Resource Management and Development programme of the University of Glasgow is for you.

Economics, Banking and Finance
The Economics, Banking and Finance programme at the University of Glasgow focuses on the economic analysis of financial and banking issues.It is aimed at students interested in financial markets and banking systems, and those who already work in financial and banking institutions, as well as government organisations more broadly.

Global Gender History
The Masters in Global Gender History from University of Glasgow offers online, vocationally-orientated tuition in gendered analyses of the global past.

Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
The Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies programme of the University of Glasgow is an advanced and progressive programme that presents you with a unique opportunity to understand historical and contemporary developments in the economy, politics, culture, and society of Russia and the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia.
Pre-Master's for Business, Economics and Finance
The Pre-Master's for Business, Economics and Finance prepares you for a postgraduate degree at the University of Glasgow.

Public Policy
Our Masters in Public Policy aims to develop future public policy makers who understand the contexts and challenges facing governments and public agencies, and the processes and politics of policy formation and delivery. Public policy shapes the way societies function, from economic development and social justice, to sustainability and urban planning.

Psychological Studies (Conversion)
The British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychological Studies (Conversion) programme of the University of Glasgow is designed to provide you with a broad and critical awareness of psychological theory and practice. You will be provided with opportunities which allow you to focus on aspects of psychology with particular relevance to your own experience and interests.

Media, Communications and International Journalism
This Media, Communications and International Journalism programme from University of Glasgow combine the latest in media, communications and audience theory, and research methodologies with the production and editorial skills that are required of the modern journalist. You can apply your understanding of the role of the media in society to your own journalistic output.

Sociology and Research Methods
The Sociology and Research Methods programme of the University of Glasgow provide you with research skills for qualitative and quantitative social investigation and theoretical knowledge of key problems in the philosophy of social science.

Geospatial and Mapping Sciences
The Geospatial and Mapping Sciences programme at the University of Glasgow focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection and management. Topics covered include land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, data and geospatial information quality.

Urban Research
The Urban Research programme of the University of Glasgow provides you with an excellent grounding in social science research methods and theory and in the theoretical and policy debates around urban space and place. It is ideally suited for those wishing to undertake a PhD or to work in public/third or private sector organizations within a research or policy role.

American Studies
The American Studies programme of the University of Glasgow is at the forefront of the study of American society and culture, with a dedicated research centre: the Andrew Hook Centre for American Studies.

Adult Learning, Community Development and Youth Work
This Adult Learning, Community Development and Youth Work from University of Glasgow programme offers you the opportunity to study the theoretical and practical dimensions of adult, community and youth development.

Sociology
The Sociology programme of the University of Glasgow will develop a critical understanding of sociology, through enhanced knowledge of empirical studies and sophistication in the use of theoretical skills.

Environment, Culture and Communication
This Environment, Culture and Communication programme from University of Glasgow explores the relationships we hold with our ‘wild’ environments, and how these evolved.

Tourism Development and Culture
This two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Tourism Development and Culture from University of Glasgow explores contemporary theoretical and practical issues in tourism development, with a cultural focus, providing critical analytical skills. Mobility periods will give you the opportunity to study at the University of Glasgow and its world-class consortium partners.