MSc Sustainability & Corporate Governance at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A one-year MSc combining corporate governance with sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, taught in the Adam Smith Business School. It blends accounting, finance and business management and includes a case challenge solving a real business problem.

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

What you will study

Four core courses (Contemporary Issues in Climate Accounting and ESG Reporting, Contemporary Issues in Sustainability and Corporate Reporting, International Corporate Governance & Accountability, Social and Environmental Accounting) and two options such as Climate Finance and ESG Investment or Audit, Risk and Control, followed by a dissertation.

Career pathways

Roles in accounting, finance, consulting, general business, non-profit organisations and the public sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management or a relevant degree with at least one credit-bearing module in Accounting passed. Applicants with a 2.1 in any subject and 2 years of relevant work experience may be considered individually. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (other accepted tests listed by the university; tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start).

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,309 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (Home & RUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 31,515 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (International & EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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