MA Economics and Politics
About this course
MA in Economics and Politics and International Relations. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Final-year students complete an independent dissertation project, and undergraduates can undertake a collaborative, consultancy-style project hosted by an external organisation.
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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.
What students say
Based on about 73 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 26 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 17%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 71%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 11%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Business
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- The Economics of Business and Society
- Politics & International Relations 1: Democracy and Governance
- The Global Economy
- Politics & International Relations 2: Power and Conflict
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Ideas and Ideologies in Politics and International Relations
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Global Politics: Equality and Inequality
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Research Methods in Politics and International Relations
- Employer - Led Interdisciplinary Project
- International Security
- Political Parties in Britain
- Soviet and Post - Soviet Russian Foreign Policy
- Memory and Politics of the Past
- Human Rights in Global Politics
- The Global Politics of Secession
- International Terrorism Counterterrorism & International Relations
- Economics Dissertation
- Dissertation
- Contemporary French Politics: Race, Religion and Social Change B
- Science, Technology & International Relations
- War and Peace in International Politics
- International Political Psychology
- Scottish Politics
- Comparative Constitutional Systems
- Extreme Right in Western Europe
- Maritime Security
- Political Islam: Islamist Ideologies and Practices
- International Migration and Europe
- Gender and Politics
- Northern Ireland: Small, Dirty War
- Corruption and Good Governance
- US Presidents
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Economics and Politics at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £37,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £17,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Economics and Politics 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 Politics at University of Aberdeen?
85% 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 Politics at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 163 UCAS points.
Does MA Economics and Politics 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 Politics at University of Aberdeen?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.