Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Adam Smith Business School

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #78

Named after the father of modern economics, Adam Smith Business School combines historic prestige with modern finance education, based at a Russell Group university in Scotland's largest city.

Key advantages

Named after Adam Smith
Russell Group member
Triple-accredited
Strong Scottish financial services links
Affordable Scottish city
Vibrant student life (UNESCO City of Music)

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £24,000 – £29,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree. GMAT/GRE may be required for some programmes.

Employability & placement

Good employability through Scottish and UK-wide employer partnerships. Growing reputation in finance and analytics.

Student experience

Vibrant student city with a large student union and extensive societies. High NSS scores.

Research strengths

Research in financial economics, accounting, and corporate governance.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by Adam Smith Business School

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management: Top 250 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #78

Named after the father of modern economics, Adam Smith Business School combines historic prestige with modern management education, based at a Russell Group university in Scotland's largest city.

Key advantages

Named after Adam Smith
Russell Group member
Triple-accredited
Strong Scottish business links
Affordable Scottish city
Vibrant student life (UNESCO City of Music)

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £24,000 – £29,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree. GMAT/GRE may be required for some tracks. References and personal statement.

Employability & placement

Good employability through Scottish and UK-wide employer partnerships. Growing reputation in finance and analytics.

Student experience

Vibrant student city with a large student union and extensive societies. High NSS scores.

Research strengths

Research in economics, international business, and marketing. Historic centre for economic thought.

Course

Economics

Offered by Adam Smith Business School — Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #78

Named after the father of modern economics, the Adam Smith Business School combines historic prestige with modern economic education, based at a Russell Group university in Scotland's largest city.

Key advantages

Named after Adam Smith
Russell Group member
Strong Scottish business links
Affordable Scottish city
Vibrant student life (UNESCO City of Music)
Historic centre for economic thought

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £24,000 – £29,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Economics or related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Good employability through Scottish and UK-wide employer partnerships. Growing reputation in finance and analytics.

Student experience

Vibrant student city with a large student union and extensive societies. High NSS scores.

Research strengths

Research in economic history, international economics, and public policy. Historic centre for economic thought.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by James Watt School of Engineering — Civil

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #78

Named after the father of the steam engine, the James Watt School of Engineering combines historic prestige with modern civil engineering education, based at a Russell Group university in Scotland's largest city.

Key advantages

Named after James Watt
Russell Group member
Strong infrastructure and materials research
Affordable Scottish city
Vibrant student life (UNESCO City of Music)
Historic engineering education tradition

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £24,000 – £29,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Good employability through Scottish and UK-wide employer partnerships in infrastructure and construction.

Student experience

Vibrant student city with a large student union and extensive societies. High NSS scores.

Research strengths

Research in infrastructure resilience, structural materials, and geotechnics.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by James Watt School of Engineering — Electronics

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #78

Named after the father of the steam engine, the James Watt School of Engineering combines historic prestige with modern electronics and nanotechnology education, based at a Russell Group university.

Key advantages

Named after James Watt
Russell Group member
Strong nanotechnology and microelectronics research
Affordable Scottish city
Vibrant student life (UNESCO City of Music)
Historic engineering education tradition

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £24,000 – £29,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Good employability through Scottish and UK-wide employer partnerships. Growing reputation in nanotechnology and microelectronics.

Student experience

Vibrant student city with a large student union and extensive societies. High NSS scores.

Research strengths

Research in nanotechnology, microelectronics, and quantum technology.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by James Watt School of Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 250 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #78

Named after the father of the steam engine, the James Watt School of Engineering combines historic prestige with modern engineering education, based at a Russell Group university in Scotland's largest city.

Key advantages

Named after James Watt
Russell Group member
Strong aerospace and systems engineering research
Affordable Scottish city
Vibrant student life (UNESCO City of Music)
Historic engineering education tradition

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £24,000 – £29,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Good employability through Scottish and UK-wide employer partnerships. Growing reputation in aerospace and systems engineering.

Student experience

Vibrant student city with a large student union and extensive societies. High NSS scores.

Research strengths

Research in aerospace systems, biomedical engineering, and sustainable energy systems.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by School of Molecular Biosciences

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #78

The University of Glasgow's School of Molecular Biosciences is a Russell Group department known for strong research in virology and parasitology, based in Scotland's largest city.

Key advantages

Russell Group member
Strong virology and parasitology research (MRC-CVR)
Affordable Scottish city
Vibrant student life (UNESCO City of Music)
Good research output
Growing Scottish biomedical sector links

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £24,000 – £29,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Good employability through Scottish and UK-wide employer partnerships in biomedical research and biotech.

Student experience

Vibrant student city with a large student union and extensive societies. High NSS scores.

Research strengths

Research in virology, parasitology, and cancer sciences. Home to the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research.

Course

Nursing

QS Nursing

QS World Rank: #78UK Nursing Rank: 2nd (Complete University Guide 2025)

Ranked 2nd in the UK for Nursing by the Complete University Guide (2025). Scotland's largest university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group. Strong community health and mental health nursing focus.

Key advantages

2nd in UK for Nursing (CUG 2025)
Russell Group member
Large campus with modern facilities
Strong NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde partnerships
Research-led teaching
Affordable Scottish city

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)2 years (part-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £23,000 – £26,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September each year
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 – 7.0 overallTOEFL iBT: 90 – 100PTE: 62 – 73
Entry requirements: BSc 2:1 in Nursing or related discipline. NMC registration for advanced practice programmes. Occupational Health clearance and enhanced PVG check (Scotland equivalent of DBS).

Employability & placement

Strong NHS Scotland employability. Partnership with NHS GG&C provides excellent clinical training. High graduate employment rates in healthcare.

Student experience

Vibrant student life in Glasgow — UNESCO City of Music. High NSS scores. Extensive student support services and societies.

Research strengths

Research strengths in public health nursing, community care, and long-term conditions. Active collaboration with NHS and the Scottish Government.

Course

Psychology

Offered by School of Psychology and Neuroscience

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #78

The University of Glasgow's School of Psychology and Neuroscience is a Russell Group department known for strong research in social cognition and neuroscience, in Scotland's largest city.

Key advantages

Russell Group member
Strong social cognition and neuroscience research
Affordable Scottish city
Vibrant student life
Good research output
Growing Scottish research sector links

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £24,000 – £29,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Psychology or related discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Good employability through Scottish and UK-wide employer partnerships in research, clinical training, and applied psychology.

Student experience

Vibrant student city with a large student union and extensive societies. High NSS scores.

Research strengths

Research in social cognition, neuroscience, and perception. Active industry and NHS Scotland collaboration.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by School of Law

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #78

The University of Glasgow's School of Law is a Russell Group department known for strong research in international law and human rights, in Scotland's largest city.

Key advantages

Russell Group member
Strong international law and human rights research
Affordable Scottish city
Vibrant student life
Good research output
Growing Scottish legal sector links

Programme & duration: LLM: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £23,000 – £28,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate law degree (or equivalent). Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Good employability through Scottish and UK-wide legal employer partnerships.

Student experience

Vibrant student city with a large student union and extensive societies. High NSS scores.

Research strengths

Research in human rights, international law, and legal theory. Active industry and NGO collaboration.

Course

International Relations

Offered by School of Social and Political Sciences

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #78

The University of Glasgow's School of Social and Political Sciences is a Russell Group department known for strong research in international relations and central and east European studies.

Key advantages

Russell Group member
Strong Central and East European studies specialisation
Affordable Scottish city
Vibrant student life (UNESCO City of Music)
Good research output
Growing Scottish policy sector links

Programme & duration: MA: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £23,000 – £28,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Good employability through Scottish and UK-wide employer partnerships in international organisations and policy analysis.

Student experience

Vibrant student city with a large student union and extensive societies. High NSS scores.

Research strengths

Research in Central and East European politics, international relations theory, and global governance.

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