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Sustainability & Corporate Governance at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

The Masters in Sustainability & Corporate Governance positions you at the forefront of tackling today’s most urgent sustainability and governance challenges. Blending traditional corporate governance with a focus on sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), this programme equips you with the skills to lead in a transforming business world. With a focus on employability, real-world case studies, and industry expert engagement, you will be ready to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the corporate world. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • You will gain a strong understanding of corporate governance, combined with important sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, to help you succeed in the changing business world.
  • This programme will help you become a responsible decision-maker with a global perspective on governance and sustainability, so you are ready to face and solve real-world challenges.
  • You will develop both strong theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, enabling you to drive meaningful change through sustainable practices.
  • This programme offers a unique interdisciplinary blend of accounting, finance, and business management, preparing you to excel in a variety of roles across industries such as accounting, finance, consulting, business, non-profit organisations, and the public sector.
  • A standout experience of this programme is the case challenge, where you will collaborate with industry professionals to solve a real business problem. This will allow you to gain practical insights and develop industry connections.
  • Our personalised skills development programme ensures you balance academic knowledge with the employability skills needed to reach your full potential and achieve your career goals.
  • Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take four core and two optional courses, and write a dissertation on an related theme. Core courses Contemporary Issues in Climate Accounting and ESG Reporting Contemporary Issues in Sustainability and Corporate Reporting International Corporate Governance & Accountability Social and Environmental Accounting Dissertation and Research Methods Optional courses Accounting & Business Ethics Audit, Risk and Control Climate Finance and ESG Investment Governing Risk and Uncertainty

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) equivalent in accounting, finance, business, management or a relevant degree, with at least one credit bearing course in accounting. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Sustainability & Corporate Governance at University of Glasgow - UCAS