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Tel: 0141 444 8410
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Flexible learning options and dynamic, practice-led courses from across the humanities and social sciences.Postgraduate taught
Over 50 postgraduate taught programmes designed for career development and preparation for further research.Postgraduate research
Our Graduate School brings together research students from across the Faculty to create a truly multidisciplinary environment.Our research
We study the systems, institutions, cultures and behaviours that shape people’s lives.Meet our experts
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Why do a Masters?
We caught up with some of our graduates from our November graduations to find out how they felt about their Strathclyde experience, and their plans now they've graduated.
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We have over 50 postgraduate taught programmes covering Education, Humanities, Politics, Law, Psychological Sciences & Health, Social Work and Social Policy.
Featured courses
LLM Law, Technology & Innovation
Learn applications of big data, coding and machine learning for the legal profession while gaining an understanding of the law that regulates technology internationally.
MSc Data Science for Politics & Policymaking
Develop the skills required to design, commission and implement projects that capture and analyse large quantities of data for solving political and social problems.
MSc Sport Data Analytics
Develop skills in the analysis, interpretation and presentation of data, gain hands-on experience in a professional sporting environment and explore talent identification, performance evaluation, video analysis and recruitment analytics.
Our students
Artiom Chotkevic
MSc Diplomacy & International Security
I can confidently say that if you're seeking an exciting and dynamic programme with a fantastic academic team, along with the opportunity to meet and study with like-minded peers from various countries in one of the greatest cities in the UK, you should definitely apply!
Quinn Thurston
PGDE Primary Education
One of the biggest draws for me was that I could do my degree in under a year here whereas in Canada a post-graduate degree in education is two years in nearly every university. I didn't want to go back to school for another two years, I felt my career was already underway and so Strathclyde's single year program was the only one that felt right to me.
Cyndia Green
MSc International Relations
I have obtained interviews and offers for a Social Researcher position in Washington DC and Policy Analyst positions across the US. This is specifically because of the experience I gained from the MSc and I could not be more grateful.
Sayali Walavalkar
LLM Human Rights Law
I came across the website of the University of Strathclyde and I got to see that they have an established Law Clinic which allows the students to volunteer and help in government projects. That was something which struck a chord and I knew it in my heart I was going here if accepted!
Tinotenda Jakazi
LLM International Commercial Law
I highly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in any area of international commercial law. I particularly enjoyed the overall teaching model, which put equal emphasis on foundational teaching from the academic staff and critical discussion and engagement from students.
Colette Hutchison
BSc Psychology & Counselling
The practical counselling skills element of the programme was well-implemented and centred around the person-centred principles of congruence, empathy and unconditional positive regard. This began with learning how to engage with self-awareness, active listening, ethical principles and progressive practice within peer triad group work.
Natasha Hessami
MSc Social Policy (Research Methods)
I ultimately decided on Strathclyde because I was impressed by progressive and people-centred publications from the Department of Social Work and Social Policy. I knew I wanted to study at an institution that valued such impactful research.
Dr Claire Dunn
PGDE Secondary Chemistry with Science
The PGDE course at Strathclyde is one I would thoroughly recommend. I found the modules enjoyable and the pace of learning made me feel both challenged and enthused in equal manner.
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9Dec2024
Postgraduate Taught Monthly Drop-In Session (Online)
Join our range of online drop-in sessions for Postgraduate Taught study and the PGDE teaching degree at Strathclyde to find out what it's like to study at our award-winning University.Time: 12pm10Dec2024PGDE Primary & Secondary Monthly Information Session (Online)
Join our range of online drop-in sessions for Postgraduate Taught study and the PGDE teaching degree at Strathclyde to find out what it's like to study at our award-winning University.Time: 3pm13Jan2025PGDE Primary & Secondary Education Drop-In Session (On Campus) 2025
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Strathclyde welcomes German Consul General Christiane Hullmann
Dr Rogelia Pastor-Castro recently welcomed Christiane Hullmann, German Consul General in Edinburgh, to deliver a masterclass to students of the MSc Diplomacy & International Security programme.
27 Nov 2024
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Project Somnolence: Slumber School
Join Project Somnolence at the Dream Machine for a Slumber School of discussion, reading, writing, drawing, listening, and dreaming!
19 Sep 2024
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Celebrating 60 years of English & Creative Writing at Strathclyde
Graduates who have gone on to become published authors will return to the University in June as part of a milestone event
16 May 2024
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9Dec2024
Postgraduate Taught Monthly Drop-In Session (Online)
Join our range of online drop-in sessions for Postgraduate Taught study and the PGDE teaching degree at Strathclyde to find out what it's like to study at our award-winning University.Time: 12pm10Dec2024PGDE Primary & Secondary Monthly Information Session (Online)
Join our range of online drop-in sessions for Postgraduate Taught study and the PGDE teaching degree at Strathclyde to find out what it's like to study at our award-winning University.Time: 3pm13Jan2025PGDE Primary & Secondary Education Drop-In Session (On Campus) 2025
Join us on campus and speak to a member of our team to find out more about our range of courses and find out what it's like to study at our award-winning University.Time: 12pm-
Strathclyde welcomes German Consul General Christiane Hullmann
Dr Rogelia Pastor-Castro recently welcomed Christiane Hullmann, German Consul General in Edinburgh, to deliver a masterclass to students of the MSc Diplomacy & International Security programme.
27 Nov 2024
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Project Somnolence: Slumber School
Join Project Somnolence at the Dream Machine for a Slumber School of discussion, reading, writing, drawing, listening, and dreaming!
19 Sep 2024
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Celebrating 60 years of English & Creative Writing at Strathclyde
Graduates who have gone on to become published authors will return to the University in June as part of a milestone event
16 May 2024
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