Study Finance, Accounting and Risk
Career-focused degrees
With close links to employers, key players and accrediting bodies within the sector, our teaching in accountancy, finance, investment and risk management is founded on a commitment to research and cutting-edge, contemporary and impartial information.
Our range of accreditations includes ACCA, Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), Institute of Risk Management (IRM) and British Institute of Recruiters (IOR).
A great place to learn
International Banking and Finance
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | London |
Accelerate your professional career in commercial and corporate banking and the finance, insurance and investment industries. Learn how to apply financial theories to the real world with help from academic and industry experts.
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.
Risk Management
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Join the increasingly important world of risk studying data acquisition, organisational risk analysis and impact-assessing insight. Progress to a career in a wide range of industries with employers such as Turner & Townsend and Barclays.
View 7 other study options
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc (Two-year) | Full Time | 2 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full Time | 16 Months | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc (Two-year) | Full Time | 2 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Distance Learning | 2 - 3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc (IRM Fast-track) | Distance Learning | 18 Months | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Distance Learning | 2 - 3 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc (IRM Fast-track) | Distance Learning | 18 Months | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Risk Management
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | N291 |
Become a Risk Manager if you enjoy analysing and making impactful decisions using specialist skills. Study the identification, assessment and reduction of threats to an organisation's success along with core business skills.
Risk Management Pathway
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Aug 24 | Multiple Locations | N292 |
Begin your degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Study the identification, assessment and reduction of threats to an organisation's success along with core business skills at degree level.
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