Master's with professional practice (two years)

At GCU, we will equip you with a unique set of skills that make you attractive to employers all over the world and ready for a challenging global workplace. Study with us and undertake an extended master's course with an industry placement to provide you with practical work experience alongside a high-quality, internationally recognised UK education.

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Naila, Titya and Elizabeth talk about how the practical experiences undertaken on their courses helped improve their attractiveness to employers.


Why study for a master's with professional practice (two years) at GCU?

The Glasgow School for Business and Society offers a wide range of master's with professional practice (two years) in our management, finance and social science subject areas. These exciting new courses give you the opportunity to undertake one of our traditional one-year master's courses with an additional element of professional practice taking place in Year 2. This will include a paid or unpaid placement over two trimesters which will give you the chance to develop your knowledge and professional skills through extended work experience in the UK or elsewhere.

See the list of courses that offer a master's with professional practice (two years) option.

The school is vocationally-focused and with the many connections with industry, professional and third sectors, will fully prepare you for and support you in finding your own placement.

What will I study during my master's with professional practice (two years)?

Year 1 – You will study one of our master's courses, during which time you’ll learn the academic theory underpinning your subject, while also gaining practical experience through real-world applied teaching and assessment.

Year 2 – You will undertake the professional practice placement which will include a portfolio assessment.

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Benefits of a master's with professional practice (two years)

The master's with professional practice (two years) allows you to gain real experience in a real workplace while remaining within the support network of the University.

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Fees and funding

Find information on fees and funding. The tuition fees you pay are mostly determined by your fee status.

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Entry and intake

The entry requirements for master's with professional practice (two years) courses are the same as the standard admissions criteria for the corresponding one-year courses.

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Master's with professional practice (two years) visa

At GCU we want to ensure our international students are fully supported through every step of the student journey.

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FAQs

Answers to your questions about the master's with professional practice (two years) courses.

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How to apply

Whether you’re applying from within the UK or from further afield, we aim to make the application process as straightforward as possible and consider every application individually.

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