MA (SocSci) in International Relations 

at University of Glasgow, Glasgow

• In this mandatory section, please enter a general statement about your school, college or centre.

  Ideally, information should relate to the following:

  • the background of the school, including detail of the SIMD Quintile spread across your pupil population
  • an overview of the qualification offered outside of the traditional Highers/Advanced Highers
  • detail on any subjects not offered at particular SCQF levels
  • any policy or process which may have precluded subject spread, e.g., B grade at Higher is required for progression to Advanced Higher studies, limitations in subject re-take options for S6 or 2 year Higher in lieu of National 5 certification
  • any other information about the school, college or centre which may have affected student performance, e.g., building construction or staff changes.

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Section Three – Other Supportive Information:

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• information not related to the applicant’s academic achievements or course work
• extracurricular activities
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