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Global Markets, Local Creativities (Erasmus Mundus International Master) at University of Glasgow - UCAS

University of Glasgow

Degree level: Postgraduate

Global Markets, Local Creativities (Erasmus Mundus International Master) (Taught)

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Course 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • A variety of internships and industrial placements are available to enhance your learning experience.
  • 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 and Creative Industries Pathway B - Global Markets and Development Pathway C - Sustainable Business Development Pathway D - Industrial Dynamics and Sustainability Pathway E - Institutional Change and Creative Industries Pathway F - Global Political Economy Pathway G - Sustainability: Institutions and Management Pathway H - Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy Pathway I - Entrepreneurship in Global Markets All teaching is in English; recommended additional language study is encouraged throughout the two-year programme. See https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/globalmarketslocalcreativities/ for course content


How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'. Before applying, you should consult the EMJMD consortium website for further information on the application process, scholarships and accompanying forms.

Entry requirements

Strict 2:1 Honours or equivalent in Anthropology, Business (with focus on Business and Entrepreneurship, Business History, Business Philosophy, and/or Business Strategy), Economics (with focus on Economic Development, Economic History, and/or 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. Applicants to GLOCAL study tracks B, D, F and I (attending Kyoto University) must have completed a minimum of 1/3 of their studies (or 80 ECTS credits) in Economics subjects, such as Economic Development, Economic History, or Economic Philosophy. (attending Georg-August-Universität Göttingen) must have completed a minimum of 1/4 of their studies (or 60 ECTS credits) in either Economics, Business, Modern History, Economic & Social History, Sociology or Politics. If you are unsure whether your degree is suitable, you can email the programme convener to discuss.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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'.

Global Markets, Local Creativities (Erasmus Mundus International Master) at University of Glasgow - UCAS