GlaPublic Policy MScUniversity of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Dec 17, 2025 | Feb 4, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Required for this programme; follow any linked programme-specific form or guidance.

CV or resume

Optional

Generally not required for most Glasgow PGT programmes unless the programme page asks for it.

Recommendation letters x 1

Typically one academic reference; a current employer reference may be accepted if an academic reference is not possible.

Official transcript(s)

From universities attended, with degree certificate if completed; certified English translation if needed.

Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or international equivalent (Glasgow states "2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent)").
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Politics, Sociology, Geography, History, Economics, Environmental Studies, Law, Business, and other Social Sciences and Humanities subjects We may also accept degrees in other subjects not listed above. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. Extensive work experience (e.g. in Government) may be considered along with a lower degree. Please provide a CV. All applicants are required to complete and submit a question-based personal statement explaining why you want to undertake this programme at
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.5 each component); Required if prior degree was not taught in English. Tests within 2 years 5 months of programme start; single test must meet overall and subtest scores.
TOEFL: From 21 Jan 2026: 94 overall (R23, L23, S24, W24) | Until 20 Jan 2026: 93 overall (R23, L23, S23, W24); Applies to TOEFL iBT tests taken from 21 January 2026. Glasgow publishes these totals on the programme English requirements section (still 0–120 style totals on the page).