University of Glasgow - Undergraduate study - 2024 Degree programmes A‑Z (2024)

Programme structure

Year 1 is foundational and broad in scope, followed by greater specialisation in finance in year 2. In years 3 and 4 (Honours), core courses are complemented by an exciting range of optional courses to allow you to tailor your programme according to your interests and aspirations.

Year 1

Foundation courses cover the subjects of finance, economics, accounting and management. You will acquire knowledge and intellectual skills in these fields, as well as developing your numeracy, communication and teamwork skills.

Year 2

You will begin to specialise by studying finance courses that will advance your theoretical understanding of the subject alongside intermediate Economics courses. You will develop your knowledge of asset pricing, corporate finance, statistics, risk, financial markets, financial modelling and the role that finance plays in society. Working individually and in groups, you will also build your research, presentation, data management and statistical analysis skills by undertaking projects using real-world financial data.

Years 3 and 4

If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will take a core course in Advanced financial modelling and an innovative Finance case study core course, as well as optional courses from a wide range of topics. You will continue to develop your skills in critical analysis, advanced statistics, communication and collaboration. In the Finance case study course, you will work in teams to develop solutions and present these to an academic and industry audience. You will advance your research skills in taught courses and in your final year will undertake a dissertation or project in finance.

Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circ*mstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract.

Entry requirements

for entry in 2024

Summary of entry requirements for Finance

SQA Higher entry requirements

• ABBBis the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
• Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
• Typically offers will be made at AAAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
• Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and English at AA. (AB may be considered).

SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)

• MD20: ABBBB (also other target groups*)
• MD40: AAABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)*
• Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and English. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

* See Access Glasgow for eligibility.

A-level standard entry requirements

• AAA – ABB
• Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and GCSE English Language and English LiteratureGrade B/5.

IB standard entry requirements

• 36 (6,6,5)
• Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and SL English 5.

Admissions guidance

• Find out more about entry requirements and alternative qualifications

English language

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

Career prospects

This programme provides the foundation for careers in the finance and financial services sector, including insurance, accounting and banking. It provides graduates with strong transferable skills, recognised as important attributes for careers in many other areas. Having engaged with international standards of research, our graduates will thrive as lifelong learners in future study and in the workplace.

Accreditation

The Adam Smith Business School holds the triple crown of accreditation and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), theEuropean Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and theAssociation of MBAs (AMBA) for our Glasgow MBA programme.

Degrees and UCAS codes

When applying you will need to know the UCAS code for the subject or subject-combination that you wish to apply to:

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

How and when you pay tuition fees depends on where you’re from: see Tuition fees for details.

Scholarships

The University is committed to supporting students and rewarding academic excellence. That's why we've invested more than £1m in additional scholarship funding in recent years.

The scholarships above are specific to this programme. For more funding opportunities search the scholarships database

How to apply

Full-time students must apply through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

SQA applicants who are eligible for our Widening Participation programmes are encouraged to participate in one or more of these programmes, including Summer School, to support your application and the transition to higher education.

• Widening Participation

International students to Arts, Engineering, Law, Nursing, Science, and Social Sciencescanalso apply usingThe Common Application: however, if applying to more than one UK university, we recommend using UCAS.Applications to Dentistry, Education, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine must be made through UCAS.

Application deadlines

• 16 October: if including Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or also applying to Oxford or Cambridge
• 31January: all other UK applicants (unless otherwise stated on the UCAS website)
• 30 June: international students.

We donot usually accept any applications after these deadlines.

It's your responsibility to ensure the accuracy of yourapplication beforesubmission. Requests to correct application content, change degree programme or change college of entry, will not be accepted after these deadlines. This policy is in place to ensure fairness and consistency to all applicants, and no exceptions will be made.

• Apply at www.ucas.comorthrough your school or college
• Contact UCAS on 0871 468 0468
• Apply at commonapp.org (international students to certain areas only)