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University of Glasgow: Global Markets, Local Creativities (Erasmus Mundus International Master)
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Social and Political Sciences View department profile |
| Web | www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical |
| socpol-glocal@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The International Master in Global Markets, Local Creativities is an integrated, international programme comprising the history, theory, institutions and cultures of global capitalism. It provides perspectives on the globalised economy, focusing on creative and cultural economies/industries, urban ecosystems that foster entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation, and business cultures.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME - You will graduate with a combination of degrees depending on the pathway studied.
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Associate partners, as well as private and public sector employers will provide specialist master classes and guest lectures, and make contributions to, or host, the annual summer school.
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You will be encouraged to explore a variety of perspectives on the process and experience of globalisation, and to reflect on the relationship between global and local, in particular, of cities, creative industries and local cultures of entrepreneurship that have innovated at the local level to remain globally competitive.
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A variety of internships and industrial placements are available to enhance your learning experience.
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You will receive a theoretical grounding in international business and the global economy, and be encouraged to think critically about the respective roles of individuals, firms, cities, regions, nations and supra-national bodies in determining and shaping the world in which we live.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE This is a two-year degree taught through a mix of lectures and seminars. You will take between eight and ten core and around eight optional courses, depending on which pathway you choose. The programme also includes opportunities for internships and industrial placements.
Pathway A - Global History & Creative Industries Pathway B - Global Markets & Development Pathway C - Sustainable Business Development Pathway D - Industrial Dynamics & Sustainability Pathway E - Institutional Change & Creative Industries Pathway F - Global Political Economy Pathway G - Sustainability: Institutions & Management Pathway I - Entrepreneurship in Global Markets
All teaching is in English; recommended additional language study is encouraged throughout the two-year programme.
For information about course content please visit the programme webpage https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/globalmarketslocalcreativities/
International Master's
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | A strict 2:1 UK Honours degree or international equivalent in Anthropology, Business (including Business and Entrepreneurship, Business History, Business Philosophy, and/or Business Strategy), Economics (including Economic Development, Economic History, and Economic Philosophy) Global Business Marketing, Global Governance, Global Studies, History, International Business, International Relations/Studies, Liberal Arts, Literature, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Regional History (where applicable to regional studies within GLOCAL study tracks), Sociology, Social Policy (at Masters level only), Sustainability, Trade, and Urban Policy/Studies. NB: Applicants to study tracks B, F and I (attending Georg-August-Universität Göttingen) must have completed a minimum of 1/4 of their studies (or 60 ECTS credits) with modules / courses in either Economics, Business, Modern History, Economic & Social History, Sociology or Politics or a combination thereof. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow’s School of Social & Political Sciences links core social science disciplines to deliver high-quality teaching and cutting-edge research. We offer a wide variety of programmes for those interested in the development and impact of economies and societies globally.
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University has a history of changing the world and the School of Social & Political Sciences is committed to nurturing the people who make it happen.
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