MSc International Financial Analysis at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The MSc International Financial Analysis covers financial markets, equity valuation and investment analysis, and is connected to the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, supporting students aiming to become Chartered Financial Analysts.

Department: Adam Smith Business School | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Five core courses (Financial Analysis and Equity Valuation, Financial Econometrics, Financial Reporting and Interpretation, Investment Analysis and Asset Allocation, Strategic Financial Management), one option and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates have become senior investment managers and business analysts; employers include Volkswagen Finance, Standard Chartered Bank, Deloitte and Johnson & Johnson.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject. International applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 92 overall with no subtest below 4.5 for tests from 21 January 2026; PTE Academic test centre 65 overall with no subtest below Reading 60, Listening 60, Speaking 65, Writing 60). International applications for September 2027 entry are accepted in six rounds from 1 October 2026 to 8 July 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,309 for the whole programme (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee for the 12-month MSc. Source

International applicants: GBP 37,089 for the whole programme (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee for the 12-month MSc. £2,000 deposit required. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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