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Business Economics/Politics (SocSci) - MA (Hons)

University of Glasgow

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Glasgow - Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Business economics is the study of economic concepts of relevance to modern business, to develop a sound understanding of the resource allocation issues facing the business corporation and the environment in which it operates. You will study the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, but you will also have the opportunity to apply economic concepts and models specifically to the decisions facing businesses.Our graduates develop skills in research, analysis, communication, teamworking, decision making and problem solving. Recent graduates have been employed, among others, by:HMRC, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Barclays, DESMI Africa, Taleveras Group.The Adam Smith Business School has specialised international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and from the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), operated by the European Foundation for Management development (EFMD). Our teaching provision is accredited by the Association of Business Schools and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). This ''triple crown'' accreditation puts us in the top league of international business schools.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 25,290per year

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    University of Glasgow - Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

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Pre-sessional English language provision is available prior to starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    16th out of 77 1

    16th out of 74 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    206 88%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    24th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    71st

    17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    203 93%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    21st

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    45th

    7

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