Overview

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The Investment Banking and Finance programme of the University of Glasgow will provide you with an excellent understanding of:
how to correctly value financial products such as equities and derivatives using theoretical models of assets

the role of risk in portfolio choice

how international financial markets function

the role of adverse selection and moral hazard problems on the informational irregularities within financial markets.
You will gain the necessary skills to help you manage portfolios according to customer requirements.
You will have access to dedicated computer labs that will enable you to put theory into practice and develop real-life portfolio management skills.
We are now partners with Bloomberg Experiential Learning. The ELP program recognises and celebrates academic institutions that are leaders in experiential learning through the integration of Bloomberg terminal exercises into curriculum.
Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.
Career prospects
You will have potential future career opportunities with various financial institutions including investment banks, hedge funds, financial consultancies and asset management firms. Graduates of this programme have been employed in various international organisations such as Bloomberg, HSBC, Bank of China and PricewaterhouseCoopers; and are working in roles such as equity portfolio manager, business planning analyst, and accounting and reporting senior analyst. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate finance and investment

Financial markets, securities and derivatives

Investment, finance and asset prices

Modern theory of banking and finance

Basic econometrics

Financial services

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-21 00:00:00 , National

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Round1:1Oct-5Nov Round2:6Nov-17Dec Round3:18Dec-4Feb Round4:5Feb-25Mar Round5:26Mar-13May Round6:14May-8July

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in economics, finance, or a related discipline, with at least four courses in economics/finance

Only applications that meet or exceed our stated entry requirements will go forward for consideration. Any application that does not will be automatically rejected. Applicants will be made offers based on their relative performance compared to other applicants, taking into account both current GPA, or degree classification, and the relevance of an applicant’s academic background.
Please note, applications that meet our minimum entry requirements may still be rejected, based on its score in comparison to other applications received during the same round. Please review our stated entry requirements to ensure you meet or exceed them before submitting your application.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36720 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

15156 GBP / year

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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