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Financial Economics

University of Glasgow
Information last verified April 2026
Tuition GBP 20,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline Dec, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Glasgow, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Financial Economics at University of Glasgow is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 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 Financial 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: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 20,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Financial 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. Basic econometrics
  2. Economic fundamentals and financial markets
  3. Macroeconomics
  4. Microeconomics.
  5. Applied computational finance
  6. Behavioural economics: theory and applications
  7. C++ in finance\xa0(Mathematical finance is a co-requisite for this course)
  8. Corporate finance and theory
  9. Empirical asset pricing
  10. Financial market micro structure
  11. Foreign direct investment and development
  12. Game theory with applications in economics and finance
  13. Intermediate econometrics
  14. International financial management
  15. Investment, finance and asset prices
  16. Mathematical finance
  17. Modelling and forecasting financial markets
  18. Public finance.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour 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) in economics, finance, engineering, physics, or another highly mathematical discipline.
  • International students\xc2\xa0with\xc2\xa0academic\xc2\xa0qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution,\xc2\xa0Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.
  • For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
For more information, please visit the programme\'s website.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 20,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,650 (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 of Glasgow

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Dec, 2026
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months