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Business Economics, MA(SocSci)/LLB

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration

About

Economics at Glasgow dates back to Adam Smith, who was a Professor at the University in the 18th century and is widely renowned as the father of modern economics.

You will study the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, but you will also have the opportunity to apply economic concepts and models specifically to the decisions facing businesses. You will also have the opportunity to develop an interest in fields such as government policy, developing countries and international trade.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses included:
  • Introduction to the market mechanism
  • International trade
  • Economic development
  • Macroeconomics
  • Macroeconomic policy in an open economy
  • Introduction to mathematical economics
  • Quantitative techniques
  • Intermediate macroeconomics
  • Intermediate microeconomics
  • Introduction to mathematical economics (continued)
  • Economic data analysis

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    90

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

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Academic Requirements

General Requirements

A-LEVELS
  • Standard academic entry requirements: AAA/A*AB.
  • Minimum academic entry requirements: ABB.
  • Other mandatory requirements: A-level Mathematics at Grade B. GCSE English at Grade B (or Grade 5-6).
HIGHERS
  • Standard S5 academic entry requirements: AAAAB.
  • Minimum S5 academic entry requirements: ABBB.
  • Standard S6 academic entry requirements: AAAAAB.
  • Other mandatory requirements: Higher Mathematics at Grade A or B AND Higher English or a humanities subject at Grade A or B.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

  • Standard academic entry requirements: 38 points inluding three HL subjects at 6,6,6
  • Minimum academic entry requirements: 32 points inluding three HL subjects at 6,5,5

Tuition Fee

  • International

    16320 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 16320 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • EU/EEA

    1820 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 1820 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Glasgow

  • 620 - 1020 GBP/month
    Living Costs

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