The training provided by this Masters programme is suitable if you are concerned with finance and development issues in governments, central banks and international organisations, including commercial banks and corporations.

Programme overview

• MSc: 12 months full-time;

You will take four core courses and select three optional courses from the list below.

Core courses

• Growth and development
• Money, finance and growth 
• Financial institutions and markets in developing countries. 
• Research methods and dissertation training (a non-credit bearing course).

Optional courses

• Aid and development
• Basic econometrics 
• Development policy 
• Environmental economics 
• Financial sector stability and growth 
• Foreign direct investment and development
• International finance and money 
• International macroeconomics and policy 
• International trade 
• Project planning, appraisal and implementation 
• The economics of inequality and deprivation
• The IMF, World Bank and economic growth.

You will also write a dissertation of between 12,000 and 15,000 words.

Career prospects

You will find this programme suitable if you intend pursuing careers in teaching and/or research in the general field of economic development or the specialist areas offered as optional subjects; if you wish to expand your knowledge of economic development as a government official; or if you work in this subject area in international agencies or in other organisations concerned with economic development.

Academic entry requirements

You should have at least a 2:1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent (eg, a GPA of 3.0 or above) in Economics or Finance, with at least three credit-bearing courses in economics, finance or development.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

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):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0, with writing at 6.5
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 115; minimum Listening: 28; Reading: 29; Writing: 30; Speaking:26

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

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