Humanities & Social SciencesPostgraduate Taught
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We have over 50 postgraduate taught programmes across our seven departments, each of them student-focused and designed with progress in mind. Our graduates find our postgraduate taught programmes ideal preparation for doctoral research, academia and career development.
With renowned scholars and an international student community, our programmes offer a stimulating environment for you to master your learning aims.
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Diplomacy & International Security
Develop your understanding of contemporary and historical issues relating to diplomacy and security while gaining skills for a range of careers.
Education
Research-informed programmes developed in line with current policy priorities to bolster the work of educators.
English & Creative Writing
Engage critically with the work of writers past and present or hone your own creative practice alongside professional writers.
Gender Studies
Develop the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to engage critically with contemporary gender issues.
Genealogy
Gain a solid grounding in genealogical research and the use of records and archives.
History
Take your understanding of historical scholarship to an advanced level while developing your research skills.
Journalism, Media & Communication
Work with internationally-recognised academics and experienced journalists to explore media history, theory and practice.
Law
Explore the history, development, theory and practice behind a diverse range of legal specialisms.
Politics
Build your understanding of political history and theory while gaining skills for political or academic research roles.
Psychology & Counselling
Advance your career in clinical health psychology, counselling and psychotherapy or build a foundation for further research.
Safety & Risk Management
Qualify to operate across multiple working environments as an occupational health and safety practitioner.
Sport
Gain the analytical and programming skills required to use data for recruitment, training and tactics.
Social Policy
Offering a wide-ranging, international perspective on the latest theory and debates around social need, its causes and societal responses.
Social Work
Gain the practical skills and theoretical underpinning to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
TESOL & Translation
Practical, skills-focused Masters programmes for those seeking to improve language skills for career advancement.
Scholarships
There a number of opportunities to help fund your postgraduate study.
- EU Engagement Scholarships worth between £5,000 and £10,000 are available to students from EU countries studying full-time programmes
- Strathclyde Alumni Scholarships worth a 15% tuition fee discount are available to all Strathclyde alumni
- Postgraduate Taught International Scholarships worth between £2,500 and £5,000 are available to students from non-UK, non-EU countries studying full-time, in-person programmes
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