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Economics

University of Glasgow
Information last verified April 2026
Tuition GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MRes
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Glasgow, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Economics at University of Glasgow is a MRes programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Econometrics
  2. Macroeconomics 1
  3. Macroeconomics 2
  4. Microeconomics 1
  5. Microeconomics 2
  6. Quantitative methods
  7. Behavioural economics
  8. Contract theory
  9. Decision theory
  10. Economic growth: Theory and numerical solution methods
  11. International macroeconomics
  12. Market microstructure
  13. Methods of economic dynamics
  14. Microfoundations of macroeconomics
  15. Networks and games
  16. Time series analysis
  17. Welfare and mechanism design

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • 2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent (eg, a GPA of 3.0 or above)\xc2\xa0in Economics or related subject with substantial technical component (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering) You will also need to submit a personal statement which clearly evidences a strong desire to pursue an academic career in Economics and show evidence of exposure to multivariable calculus, matrix algebra and basic probability/statistics.
  • Only academic references will be accepted. Referees will know the applicants in the capacity of students/researchers, not from internship or work in private/public sector. Applicants are encouraged to submit any additional (academic) documents they believe will support their application.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Glasgow directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Glasgow

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University Profile
  • Start Date 21 January 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months