MSc Sustainable Finance at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A finance MSc on the principles and application of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks in finance and investing, recognised by the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. It trains finance professionals in the challenges, opportunities and applications of sustainable finance, with the AmplifyME Boot Camp and the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate.

Faculty: Strathclyde Business School | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1 builds a foundation in finance and investments (core classes include Quantitative Methods for Finance and Principles of Finance) and introduces ESG factors. Semester 2 covers disclosure and materiality, technology and big data in sustainable finance, and regulatory requirements, with finance electives. Students complete two research projects on sustainable finance.

Career pathways

Employment where knowledge of sustainability and finance is required, such as financial services, consultancy firms, and governmental and non-governmental organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in accounting, economics, business studies or a subject with a strong quantitative component; no prior knowledge of finance is required. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5 (University of Strathclyde standard postgraduate requirement); other recognised English tests are accepted. Application deadlines for international students apply for September entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,050 a year (2026/27). Full-time MSc rate; Scotland and rest of UK Source

International applicants: GBP 32,800 a year (2026/27). Full-time MSc rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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