Global Economy [MSc]

at University of Glasgow

Core Courses
 

Semester One

• Research Design
• The Globalised Economy
   

Semester Two

• Business In The Global Economy
• Optional Courses
   

Semester One

• Business And Government In The Global Economy
• Innovation In The Middle East And North Africa
• Issues In Global Economy
• Technology Transfer In The Global Economy
   

Semester Two

• Corporate Social Responsibility In The Global Economy
• Globalisation And The Nation State
• Globalisation Of International Banking And Finance
• Globalisation And Labour
• Inequalities In The Global Economy
• Regional Economic Integration
• Studies In The History Of Medicine From 1850 To 2000

2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in a relevant social science or humanities subject (e.g. politics, sociology, human geography). Whilst we will consider applicants from a finance background, please note this is not a technical economics/finance degree.
 

Additional documents required for application
 

You are required to complete and submit a question-based personal statement explaining why you want to undertake this programme at Glasgow.
 

• Global Economy statement
   

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10050

• Part-time fee: £1117 per 20 credits
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £24960

By the end of the programme, you will gained a secure and critical grasp of the extent, causes and implications of a more fully integrated world economy, which equips you to play key leadership roles in corporate, non-governmental organisations or policy-driven environments. Career opportunities include positions in global economics, foreign trade, international NGOs and policy environments.