International Trade and Finance

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This Masters programme is for those with a special interest in international economics and its two components: international trade, and international finance and money.

Key facts

* MSc: 12 months full-time;

Career prospects

As a graduate you will be well prepared for a career in the academic sector and institutions such as banks and government organisations which are involved in transactions and policies in trade and finance at the international level.

Students on this Masters programme will take five core courses, one optional course and complete a substantial independent piece of work, normally in the form of a dissertation.

Core courses

* Basic econometrics
* International finance and money
* International trade
* Macroeconomics
* Microeconomics.

Optional courses

* Economic fundamentals and financial markets
* Financial institutions and markets in developing countries
* Financial sector stability and growth
* Foreign direct investment and development
* Investment, finance and asset prices
* Modelling and forecasting financial markets
* The law and economics of sovereign debt regulation.

Background/Aims
The main aims of the programme are to train candidates to be able to, for example, design trade and finance related polices and also provide a solid grounding for PhD research.

Entry requirements for entry in 2014You should have at least a 2:1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent (eg, a GPA of 3.0 or above) in Economics or Finance, with at least 4 credit-bearing courses in economics.International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.Further information regarding academic entry requirements:student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.ukEnglish language requirementsFor applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training): * overall score 6.5 * no sub-test less than 6.0 * or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)Common equivalent English language qualifications: * ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20Pre-sessional coursesThe University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses: * Language Centre, University of Glasgow * BALEAP guide to accredited courses English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.