UofG School of Social and Political Sciences

🌟 Why did you choose to study with us in the School of Social & Political Sciences here at the University of Glasgow? 🌟 We asked students McKenna, Laurel and Sami about why they chose to study MSc Media, Culture & Society, MSc Public Policy & Management and MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice here with us in Glasgow. Learn more about the programmes we offer in SPS and begin your study journey today: https://lnkd.in/eT5pr6dZ #StudyWithUs #UofG #TeamUofG #UniversityofGlasgow #Students #UofGlasgow

Being part of an SPS society comes with a number of both social and professional benefits! If you’re looking to expand your social life, or build your academic CV, look no further! In the School of Social and Political Sciences, we have several active student societies including; - Central & East European Society - Politics Society - International Relations Society - Economic & Social History Society - Social & Public Policy Society You can find more information on our SPS societies on the SPS Moodle information Hub! If you’re planning on completing the NSS, have a think about your experiences with SPS academic societies as their contribution enhances the student experience and continuously provides opportunities and benefits for SPS students! #UniversityofGlasgow #SPS #NSS2025 #YourViewsYourNSS

🎉 Tomorrow marks the last day of teaching! 🎉 Our fantastic range of degree programmes here in SPS are made possible by a dedicated cohort of academic and support services staff, working tirelessly to ensure that SPS delivers a learning experience fit for future world changers! Not only do our academic staff provide high quality, dynamic teaching to students, but they also regularly contribute to extra-curricular activities such as supporting student societies and giving talks and organise relevant experiences for students including study trips, in addition to time spent developing course content. There’s so much that goes on behind the scenes of your degree! Our committed support staff not only organise the day to day running of the School, for example, administrating programmes (believe us, that is a HUGE role!), but they’re also there for you when you need them. Whether it’s getting some advice about an extension or finding out who to speak to when times are tough, SPS support staff are always just a click away. 🎉 If you're thinking about completing the NSS and you’ve been happy with the support you’ve received from staff in SPS, this feedback can help us to keep delivering a great student experience! 🎉 University of Glasgow #NSS2025 #YourViewsYourNSS #TeamUofG #UofGSPS #SPS #UniversityofGlasgow #UofG

🌟 The Student Led Activity Fund 🌟 The Student Led Activity Fund supports co-curricular or extracurricular activities organised by SPS students for the benefit of the greater SPS community.  It enhances the student experience by providing opportunities for students to create their own learning experiences without financial obstacles.   Creating an event through the Student Led Activity Fund is not only a great way to expand your academic experience, but it also allows you to put your organisational skills into practice and to network with stakeholders. Once your allocated funding has been granted, it is left to you to manage your activity. All we ask is that you submit some kind of report once the activity has taken place.  The Student Led Activity Fund has supported a variety of events, including games nights, speaker events, movie screenings and more. You can find out about these events through our SPS student blogs by Mari Hauge and Zoe McMahon: https://lnkd.in/eske8ia3 “With the help of the Student Led Activity Fund, we were able to book a space that we would’ve otherwise had to host a fundraiser for beforehand, and with the timing of the event taking place so close to the beginning of the semester, this wouldn’t have been done easily. We are very grateful for the fund giving us this fantastic opportunity to allow us to educate people, not only about history, but also about our society.” -Zoe McMahon, ESH Society President 🌟 You can find out more about the Student Led Activity Fund and how to apply under the 'SPS Community' tile on the Moodle Information Hub. 🌟 🌟 If you're thinking about completing the NSS and you think the Student Led Activity Fund is worth a mention, this feedback can help make sure funds like this continue to exist in future! 🌟

✨ Hear from our alumni ✨ After a 12 year break from studying, Elaine returned to university for our PgDip Housing Studies programme. Hear from Elaine about why she decided to return, what the benefits were and her experience with our programme: https://lnkd.in/eYx2EeRt ✨ Apply for September 2025 intake at MSc and PgDip level: https://lnkd.in/etfQFPeT. University of Glasgow #UofGAlumni #Alumni #MSc #PgDip #StudyWithUs #HousingStudies #TeamUofG #UofG #UofGSPS #UniversityofGlasgow #UofGSPS

🎉 A huge congratulations to the SPS staff who have been nominated for the 15th Annual Student Teaching Awards! 🎉 Follow the link for more information about the Student Teaching Awards: https://lnkd.in/eXvstjbP #STAs2025 #SRC #UofG #TeamUofG #SPS #UniversityofGlasgow #UofGSPS

✨ Check out our fantastic new student blog, written by Cultural Ambassador Tuba Kazmi! ✨ In our latest blog, Tuba gives us an insight into her experiences of Ramadan here in Glasgow and what this time has meant to her. "Fasting in a country where life doesn’t slow down for Ramadan has been an adjustment. There’s no shift in schedules and no recognition of the energy dips that come with fasting. I’ve had to juggle my fasts with academic deadlines, social commitments, and work, often navigating the exhaustion and silence on my own. But in a way, this Ramadan has been making me more intentional about my time—it’s teaching me discipline in ways I hadn’t experienced before". ✨Thank you Tuba for sharing with us! ✨ Follow the link to read Tuba's blog: https://lnkd.in/gfZQ3d3u #studentblog #blog #Ramadan #Students #UofGSPS #SPS #teamuofg #uofgsps #universityofglasgow

📌 A Week in the Life of a Criminology Student 📌 What does a week in the life of a MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice student at the University of Glasgow look like? Join Sami as she takes us through her week from her studies, socialising and enjoying life in Glasgow! Read here: https://lnkd.in/eiXW4GGE University of Glasgow #Criminology #MSc #CriminalJustice #UofG #TeamUofG #UniversityofGlasgow #CriminologyStudent #UofGSPS

📌 Advice from our alumni 📌 Over the last few months, SPS hosted a series of alumni panel events. We welcomed back a variety of graduates who shared their career journeys from their time in SPS to their current role.    We are delighted to continue strong relationships with our alumni, who are now working for organisations including the Scottish Government, Ofcom, NatWest, Ofgem, the National Grid, the NSPCC and Glasgow City Council.    Our alumni events are a fantastic opportunity for professional development. They are a great way to gain valuable insights into different industries, get advice directly from people who have been in your position, and make connections that could lead to the next step in your professional career.   If you're thinking about completing the NSS and you think the alumni panels are worth a mention, this feedback can help make sure events like this take place in future! University of Glasgow #AlumniPanels #Alumni #SpeakerEvents #ProfessionalDevelopment #Skills #Careers #UofG #TeamUofG #UniversityofGlasgow #UofGSPS

📢 Future Planners Programme 2025 📢 The Future Planners Programme is a unique graduate scheme for ambitious graduates, who are eager to step into the world of Planning. This is an exciting opportunity to study towards a fully funded postgraduate degree in Planning whilst working at the Scottish Government, setting you on the path to becoming a qualified Planning professional. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a range of key Planning priorities, working with ministers and teams across government. Examples include helping to accelerate Planning for new developments, delivering initiatives to address the housing shortage and climate crisis, and projects aimed at boosting economic growth and attracting new investors to Scotland. Who can apply? Whatever your background, age or degree subject, we value who you are and what you can bring to the programme. 🌟 You can be a recent graduate, or have achieved your qualification anytime in the past. 🌟 Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree with a grade of 2:2 or above. 🌟 Students due to complete their undergraduate degree in spring/summer 2025 are eligible to apply. 📢 Applications close: Wednesday 19 March 2025 Follow the link to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eEwbU7gx #FuturePlanners #Programme #2025 #ScottishGovernment #Apply #Graduates #UofG #TeamUofG #UofGSPS