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 masters course with an industry placement to provide you with practical work experience alongside a high quality, internationally recognised UK education.

Why study a two-year masters at GCU?

The Glasgow School for Business and Society offers a wide range of two-year masters 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 masters courses with an additional element of professional practice taking place in year two. 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.

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 two-year masters? 

Year one – You will study one of our masters courses listed below, 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 two – You will undertake the professional practice placement which will include a portfolio assessment. 

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