Course Overview
The MSc Economics & Finance at University of Strathclyde is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The aim of the MSc Economics & Finance is to produce highly skilled professionals who can analyse, understand and explain the complex economic and financial issues that arise in a globalised world. Jointly delivered by the departments of Economics and Accounting & Finance, you will study the interaction between the economics and finance, which is now critical to understanding the world we live in. Training in these subjects will equip you for finding employment in the public or private sector as economists, analysts or consultants. International tuition fees are £32,800 per year, home/UK fees are £16,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,500 within three years, and a 84% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements This will require an appreciation of the nature of risk and how this can be managed by the development of portfolios. Portfolio Theory & Management Taught by: assignment (30%) and final examination (70%) The module aims to examine the Markowitz (1952) approach to optimal portfolio selection. The module explores issues relating to optimal portfolio choice and issues in passive and active fund management through the lens of the nature of variance, covariance, risk and return. It |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£32,800
per year
Home Student Fee
£16,050
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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