Overview

Why this programme

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.

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-06-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2023-08-17 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Finance Financial Mathematics Banking and Investment View 136 other Masters in Financial Mathematics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Glasgow and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

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.

Tuition Fee

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International

32850 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32850 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

13650 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13650 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Investment Banking and Finance.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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