MA Economics and Finance
About this course
MA in Economics and Accounting and Finance, combining economic theory with financial practice over 4 years of undergraduate study. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. Students complete a final-year dissertation module in either economics or finance.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English and SL in Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. O4 in Mathematics is also required.
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 40%
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 5%
- London: 25%
- Scotland: 60%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 65%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Business
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- The Economics of Business and Society
- Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment
- The Global Economy
- Accounting and Entrepreneurship
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Finance 2: Business Finance
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Financial Markets and Regulation
- Understanding Statistics
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Applied Corporate Finance
- Corporate Financial Theory
- Empirical Methods in Finance
- Financial Strategy and Investment Management
- Economics Dissertation
- Dissertation in Finance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Economics and Finance at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £52,500. The £45,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Economics and Finance at University of Aberdeen do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Economics and Finance at University of Aberdeen?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Economics and Finance at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 195 UCAS points.
Does MA Economics and Finance at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Economics and Finance at University of Aberdeen?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.