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Master of International Banking and Finance
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year MSc in international banking and finance with financial modelling and risk topics.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying International Banking and Finance can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Investment analyst
- Fixed income trader
- Quant trader
- Treasurer
- Hedge fund management
- Equity
- Bond and foreign currency markets
- Corporate treasury management
- Risk management
Curriculum
- One-year full-time programme. Modules: big data and financial modelling
- International financial markets
- International risk management
- Investment analysis and portfolio management
- Banking regulations and practice
- Applied econometrics
- And either a dissertation (research methods) or an applied professional project of 60 credits.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK honours degree 2:2 or equivalent in a relevant subject (some courses 2:1 or a specific subject
- E.g. Psychology meeting BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership
- Registered nurse status)
- Relevant experience considered through Recognition of Prior Learning. English: IELTS 6.0 for most courses
- 6.5 or 7.0 for some.
- UK honours degree 2:2 or equivalent (subject-specific
- E.g. MSc Advanced Computer Science 2:2 in computing
- MSc Computer Science any subject
- MSc International Marketing any subject).
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (UK honours 2:2 or equivalent) in a relevant subject, Relevant experience considered through Recognition of Prior Learning.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no element below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 78 (L17 R18 S20 W17)
- PTE Academic 59 (each sub-score 59)
- Cambridge 169 (no element below 162)
- Oxford Test of English 121 (min 111 per component)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Recommendation Letters (If Applicable)
- Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Master of Science in International Banking and Finance at Glasgow Caledonian University. Submit the application through UCAS for an undergraduate course or through the university graduate admissions process for an eligible postgraduate course. Provide academic transcripts
- English-language evidence and any required supporting statements or references. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,400 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Glasgow campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Glasgow School for Business and Society |
| Department | Department of International Banking and Finance |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
10 Mar 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
6 Jan 2027
53 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 6 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,400 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no element below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 78 (L17 R18 S20 W17), PTE Academic 59 (each sub-score 59), Cambridge 169 (no element below 162), Oxford Test of English 121 (min 111 per component).

