Flexible degree structure (SocSci)

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I just received an offer for Sociology (SocSci) and I am a little confused as to how the flexible degree structure works...
I am aware in my first two years I will take Sociology and my choice of two other subjects, however am I able to choose any subjects or do they have to also be social sciences? If so, is there a list somewhere of the subjects I could take alongside Sociology? And also if so, is there any possibility at all to take a subject from a different sector?

Thanks so much in advance!

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username1514999

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I'll be starting in September too (if I firm); you have to take 3 subjects in first year. I think at least two have to be social sciences and the third could be from another faculty. There are some subjects which belong to two or three schools (eg. Psychology) so obviously you could choose one of these alongside subjects which fit exclusively into the MA (SocSci) category.

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ellora.virtue

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Original post by kiera28

I'll be starting in September too (if I firm); you have to take 3 subjects in first year. I think at least two have to be social sciences and the third could be from another faculty. There are some subjects which belong to two or three schools (eg. Psychology) so obviously you could choose one of these alongside subjects which fit exclusively into the MA (SocSci) category.

Thanks Kiera!

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ellora.virtue

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For anyone interested, I emailed to ask and this was the response - hope it helps some others too:

(sorry for the awful formatting - I've copy and pasted the email and it didn't like that, even when I went through and put paragraphs back in!)

As you are studying towards an MA(SocSci) degree, the majority of your credits should be social sciences (Sociology and one other social science in Years 1 and 2). So two of your three subjects will be Social Sciences (I’ve marked them (SocSci) in the list below).When choosing your third subject in Years 1 and 2, you can have a little more flexibility.So, first off, we don’t offer any of these vocational degree programmes as a third subject:Accountancy & Finance, Dentistry, Education (Teaching), Engineering (all disciplines), Law, Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine & Surgery. The degrees above don’t follow the flexible degree structure, and would be similar to equivalent degrees in Northern Ireland, England or Wales. Other subjects that would not be available as follows: Accounting & Maths, Accounting & Stats, Finance & Maths, Finance & Stats, Community Development, Electronics with Music, Film & Television Studies, Music (BMus), PerformanceTheatre Studies, Psychology (our most popular subject, priority goes to applicants with Psychology as their first choice), Any course at Dumfries Campus. Subjects that MAY be an option but are very popular: Business & Management (SocSci), Business Economics (SocSci), Central & East European Studies (SocSci), Economic & Social History, Economics (SocSci), English Literature, Geography (SocSci), History, History of Art, Music (MA), Academic Study, Politics (SocSci), Social & Public Policy (SocSci). Subjects that will likely be an option: Arts - Archaeology, Celtic Civilisation/Celtic Studies, Classics, Comparative Literature, Digital Media & Information Studies, English Language, Gaelic, Greek, Latin, Philosophy, Scottish History, Scottish Literature, Theology & Religious Studies. Modern Languages - French, German, Hispanic Studies, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. Sciences - Astronomy, Chemistry, Computing Science, Earth Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics/Theoretical Physics, Statistics. This is the list as I understand it! As priority for places goes to students who have applied to that subject, we won’t know for sure what subjects will have spaces available until A-Level results day. All options are subject to availability. Access to science subjects may also depend on your A-Level attainment (holding a relevant A-Level in that subject area). Your Adviser of Studies will be able to give further guidance when you register to begin your studies at Glasgow.

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Just-siobhan

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There are many ways to work each pathway, as the only requirement for honours is that you have enough social science credits (120 I believe) and level 1 and 2 sociology for you at Glasgow's required grade for progression. The system you apply on (for first year it will probably be late August time) will give you a full lay down of what they require you to have, and I believe in my case only gave me appropriate options to choose from. If not, if I remember correct, they were done by pathway so it should be easy enough to tell which are suitable.

If you have any further questions regarding the system, feel free to message me! I'm going through the arts pathway, but with a science subject as my degree which makes it even more tricky for me!

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pmc:producer

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You can choose 2 other modules alongside your 'major'. If you choose one optional modual alongside your major for both 1st and 2nd year. In second year, you choose one module at level 2 (2nd year level), and one at level 1 (first year subject). If you carry a module from year one to year to, you can then opt to switch your degree to that module (subject) only, or a joint honours. Alternatively, you can use first and second year to just have a taste of other subjects.

E.g.

Year 1: Business (major), Psychology (minor modual 1), Economics (minor modual 2)
Year 2: Business (major), Psychology (Year 2 minor modual 1 - carried on from Year 1), Politics (minor modual 2 - first year level as per requirements)
Year 3 & 4: You can choose to pursue a Business degree, or a Joint degree in Business and Psychology.

Hope this helps.

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Url

So I have been accepted for MA Socsci economics at university of Glasgow and what interests me the most about this program is the flexible degree structure, however it's quite confusing, so here's my query - let's say for e.g that the course biology is available and I took it in year 1 then progressed to year 2 along with it, would I be able to specialise in it as well under the joint honours program with my other specialisation in a social science program. Let me simplify my question further with a more laid out hypothetical situation: my choices in year 1 - economics level 1, biology level 2, sociology level 1
My choices year 2- economics level 2, biology level 2, molecular and cellular biology level 1,
My choices year 3 - economics and biology
My choices year 4 in joint honours with specialization in economics and biology.

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University of Glasgow

Official Rep

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Original post by Url

So I have been accepted for MA Socsci economics at university of Glasgow and what interests me the most about this program is the flexible degree structure, however it's quite confusing, so here's my query - let's say for e.g that the course biology is available and I took it in year 1 then progressed to year 2 along with it, would I be able to specialise in it as well under the joint honours program with my other specialisation in a social science program. Let me simplify my question further with a more laid out hypothetical situation: my choices in year 1 - economics level 1, biology level 2, sociology level 1
My choices year 2- economics level 2, biology level 2, molecular and cellular biology level 1,
My choices year 3 - economics and biology
My choices year 4 in joint honours with specialization in economics and biology.

Hi there,

We are delighted to hear of your interest in the University of Glasgow.

If you apply for a degree in Arts (MA), Social Sciences (MA Soc Sci) or Sciences (BSc) then you will be applying to one of our flexible degrees.

For Arts and Social Sciences degrees you will take three subjects in first year and three subjects in second year. For Science degrees you will take three subjects in first year and two subjects in second year. A single honours degree means you will study one subject in years three and four and a joint honours degree means you will study two subjects in years three and four.

Before entering your honours years you will decide what subject(s) you will take and what degree you will graduate with. You can either stick with your original UCAS choice or change to take a degree in one of your other subjects. This means you have two years before deciding what your degree will be.

You can find more on degree structure, including some short videos, at www.gla.ac.uk/undergraduate/choosingyourdegree/understandingthedegreestructure/

The subject(s) you apply to on your UCAS form are the subject(s) you are guaranteed a space in. You will pick your second and/or third subject when you come to register as a student – usually in August before teaching begins in September.

We cannot advise what may be available as your second and/or third subject at this stage, however it is likely you will have to take at least one other subject from your relevant college (Arts, Social Sciences or Sciences). The list of options available to you at registration will be determined by availability, entry requirements and your timetable.
You can see what subjects would be considered Arts, Social Sciences or Science on page 18 of our prospectus www.gla.ac.uk/prospectuses/undergraduate/. The exception to this would be professional or vocational course which do not take part in the flexible degree structure.

If you have further questions please get back in touch. You can also use our Unibuddy page to chat with staff and current students at any time: https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/studentlife/askastudent/ .

Thanks,
Emma
UK Recruitment

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