International Financial Analysis

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject with at least 1 credit bearing module in Introductory Finance and/or Economics and/or Introductory Accounting at an average grade of pass AND at least 1 credit bearing module in SCQF Level 6 Numeracy (or equivalent) at an average grade of pass.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Masters in International Financial Analysis will help shape your career with our industry-tailored degree programme. Guided by leading experts, you will gain essential skills and strategic insight in international finance and financial analysis, positioning you for success in some of the most competitive financial analysis and investment positions in the global marketplace.

Why this Programme?

• This programme is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program and covers 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), helping you prepare for the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, a globally recognised investment credential.
• Each year, five CFA scholarships are available, allowing you to take the CFA exam during the academic year or after graduation.
• Our industry-driven curriculum combines in-depth knowledge of financial markets and products with practical experience through specialised Finance in Practice Workshops.
• Choose from a wide selection of electives that let you focus on your interests. Options range from from options such as Data Science and Machine Learning in Finance to Climate Finance and ESG investment.
• Access leading financial tools and data sources like Bloomberg terminals, WRDS: Compustat, CRSP, Thomson Reuters Insider Data, Datastream and Thomson ONE & Deals.
• Enjoy personalised guidance from our skills development programme and a dedicated Career Development Coach to help you balance academic learning with essential employability skills.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)

• 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.