Deadline:
January 12, 2025
Location(s)
Colombia Germany Japan Netherlands Spain Sweden United Kingdom
Bogota, Göttingen, Kyoto, Rotterdam, Barcelona, Uppsala, Glasgow
Overview
The programme aims to examine how local places (clusters, cities and regions) and local actors (entrepreneurs, firms and policymakers) generate local competitiveness under global market conditions. This programme highlights the importance of historical and social context in which economic development, public policy and business strategies take place. This two-year academic programme equips you with the critical skills to make sense of the intersecting complementarity of the global and local, but also provides opportunities for practical experience with companies and public policy organisations.
Details
This two-year International Master leverages the complementary and interdisciplinary expertise, resources and networks of seven leading universities (The Consortium) in seven innovative cities:
- Glasgow (United Kingdom)
- Barcelona (Spain)
- Rotterdam (the Netherlands)
- Göttingen (Germany)
- Uppsala (Sweden)
- Bogota (Colombia)
- Kyoto (Japan)
The degree is ideal for highly talented students seeking a career in urban or public policy organisations, multinational corporations, international consultancies, cultural and creative industries, or other non-profit organisations. Students will be encouraged to explore a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives on the process and experience of globalisation from a place-based perspective, in particular of cities, creative industries, development and local cultures of entrepreneurship.
Why study GLOCAL?
- Theoretical Grounding in International Business and Global Economy: Students will receive a robust theoretical grounding in international business and the global economy from an historical perspective, but will be encouraged to think about global trends from a “local” perspective by thinking about how individuals, firms, cities, regions, and nations remain creative, innovative and competitive in a sustainable way. The programme approaches local competitiveness from an evolutionary development perspective that takes into consideration both the perspective of business and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Range of Educational Backgrounds Are Accepted: The degree is ideal for students with social science, humanities, business management, arts and liberal arts backgrounds as it stresses a qualitative-historical, holistic analysis of globalisation and localisation processes at the intersection of history, economics, business and cultural studies. The degree stresses the deep importance of time and context for understanding policy or strategy outcomes.
- Internships and Practical Experience: A variety of internships and consultancy projects from industry, government, and non-profit placements are available to students in many of the partner universities to enhance their learning experience.
- International Experience and Language Skills Development: Students will have the opportunity to study at a minimum of three of the seven partner universities so as to deepen their cultural intelligence and language skills. Language training in a third language over the four semesters is encouraged.
- Specialist Master Classes from Associate Partners: Associate Partners from around the world will provide specialist master classes or guest lectures, and make contributions to, or host, the annual summer school that will rotate among our affiliated universities.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Academic Requirements and Background:
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UK: You should have a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject.
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EU & International: You can check your country- specific GPA requirements here.
If you cannot find your country listed on our country-specific pages, please contact our Postgraduate Admissions team: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk
It is essential to meet the GPA requirements above in order to be accepted on the programme.
We accept applications from a variety of backgrounds within the social sciences, business majors, humanities and languages; however, a strong background in history, economics, political science, development studies, or business is preferred. Other majors will be considered if the applicant also has courses, experience or some background in these fields. Those applying for Pathway B: Global Markets & Development (Glasgow, Barcelona, Göttingen) or Pathway F: Global Political Economy (Glasgow, Uppsala, Göttingen) are required to have an academic background in the Social Sciences. If you feel unsure whether your degree is suitable, you can email the programme convener to discuss: socpol-glocal@glasgow.ac.uk.
International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.
English Language Entry Requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
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overall score 6.5
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no sub-test less than 6.0
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or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
Common equivalent English language qualifications
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:
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ibTOEFL: 90 overall with a minimum of 20 for reading, 19 for listening, 19 for speaking and 23 for writing
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CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
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CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
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PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59
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Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII at Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept an IELTS test (Academic module) from any of the 1000 IELTS test centres from around the world and we do not require a specific UKVI IELTS test for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.
Dates
Deadline: January 12, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
The GLOCAL student scholarship includes:
- a contribution to the student participation costs (including tuition fees, full insurance coverage and any other mandatory costs related to the students' participation in the EMJMD study programme
- a contribution to student travel and installation costs
- a monthly subsistence allowance for the entire duration of the study programme
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
