MSc / Diploma in Economics, Banking and Finance
Centre for Development Studies (CDS), University of Glasgow

The degree of MSc in Economics, Banking and Finance is designed for: 1. policy-makers in government ministries and especially in developing countries’ central banks; 2. postgraduate students who are interested in issues of particular concern to developing countries; 3. those who work in financial institutions and government organisations involved in decision making. The MSc programme comprises four core modules, two optional modules from a wide choice, a programme of research training and a dissertation. The Diploma in Economics, Banking and Finance places less emphasis on research training than does the MSc programme, but will, nonetheless, provide a thorough grounding in the policy issues and techniques of analysis in this area, and will be appropriate for a range of career options in banking and international finance.

Type of course
Postgraduate taught course

Entry requirements
Minimum upper second class honours degree, or comparable non-UK degree. This should be a degree in economics or a joint degree containing a significant emphasis on economics. Occasionally on a case-by-case basis candidates with other qualifications and/or relevant work experience may be admitted. Students whose native language is not English require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 (with no sub-text less than 6.0) or a minimum score of 237 in computer-based TOEFL.

Start and finish dates
End September – mid September for full-time MSc; End September – June for full-time Diploma.

Average student numbers
17

http://www.gla.ac.uk/Inter/Development

In addition to the formal teaching programme, students are encouraged to attend the Departmental seminars, which attract a wide range of distinguished speakers, and the annual Reading Party, which examines a development-related topic in depth. All students have the opportunity to attend courses in Information Technology and Research Methodology. Pre-sessional courses in English and in Study Skills are also available. For further information, please see our website www.gla.ac.uk/developmentstudies. Specific enquiries may be addressed to cds@lbss.gla.ac.uk.