Postgraduate study

At the Glasgow School for Business and Society, we recognise the contribution a postgraduate qualification can make to your career prospects.

As such, all of our degree courses are designed in consultation with global industry partners and the majority are accredited by professional bodies, which assures employers of the excellence of your qualification and skills.

All of our courses have a work-related curriculum meaning you’ll experience real-world learning and have opportunities to engage with organisations and industry leaders in your field. You’ll be taught by experts with commercial and industry backgrounds who bring cutting-edge research to the classroom.

Glasgow School for Business and Society has strong links with industry and professional bodies worldwide. Working closely with these partners, we blend current business needs with the latest academic thinking, theories and practice to develop work-ready graduates.

Our approach, focusing on learning for the real world and the future employment of our graduates, is supported by bringing real life into the classroom using live business projects, real-life case studies, student placements, guest speakers, visits to industry and masterclasses from industry leaders.

Industry links

When you study our courses, you'll benefit from a wide range of guest lectures from industry experts. Our students have previously gained first-hand knowledge from speakers such as:

  • Chief Economic Advisor to the Scottish Government and visiting Professor at GCU, Dr Gary Gillespie
  • BCM Consultant, Glynn Wilsher, conducted a crisis management exercise with the students on campus
  • Affinity Brokers Account Executive, Graeme Bass, presented a lecture on global insurance programmes
  • BrewDog plc Managing Director and Co-founder James Watt
  • USC Fashion Retail Buyer (and graduate of GCU) Colette Milton on business-to-business buying
  • David Hayman, actor, filmmaker, philanthropist and founder of Spirit Aid, on his charity
  • Aidan Flynn and Robert Lyon from Irn Bru presented on logistics and operations
  • Maggie Heraty, humanitarian aid speaker, on the logistics of humanitarian aid.

Courses at GSBS

Professional Accountancy (ACCA route)
MSc

Professional Accountancy (ACCA route)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
18 Months Aug 24 Glasgow

This master's course will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to work as a professional accountant in a global marketplace while building on your academic skills.

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MSc Part Time 30 Months Aug 24 Glasgow
Social Innovation
MSc

Social Innovation

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
1 Year Sep 24 Glasgow

Study this unique course which will build knowledge and expertise of social problems and develop your understanding of sustainable solutions. Progress to a career supporting social innovation in the UK or internationally.

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MSc (Two-year) Full Time 2 Years Sep 24 Glasgow
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MSc Full Time 16 Months Jan 25 Glasgow
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MSc (Two-year) Full Time 2 Years Jan 25 Glasgow
Television Fiction Writing
MA

Television Fiction Writing

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
1 Year Sep 24 Glasgow

Study with experts in the field of scriptwriting and writing for TV and UK TV drama, and benefit from our close collaborations with BBC, ITV and independent professionals. Progress to a career in TV and film screenwriting and development.

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MA Part Time 3 Year Sep 24 Glasgow