MA Finance and International Relations
About this course
MA in Politics and International Relations and Accounting and Finance, exploring the intersection of global governance, financial markets, and economic systems. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. Students complete an independent dissertation project as part of their final year requirements.
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What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Customer service 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 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 64%
- Other HE qualification: 34%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Business
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- The Economics of Business and Society
- Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment
- Politics & International Relations 1: Democracy and Governance
- Accounting and Entrepreneurship
- The Global Economy
- Politics & International Relations 2: Power and Conflict
- Finance 2: Business Finance
- Ideas and Ideologies in Politics and International Relations
- Financial Markets and Regulation
- Understanding Statistics
- Global Politics: Equality and Inequality
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Applied Corporate Finance
- Corporate Financial Theory
- Empirical Methods in Finance
- Financial Strategy and Investment Management
- Dissertation
- Dissertation in Finance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Finance and International Relations 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 £11,500 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of MA Finance and International Relations at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Finance and International Relations at University of Aberdeen?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Finance and International Relations at University of Aberdeen?
The average entrant had 173 UCAS points.
Does MA Finance and International Relations at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Finance and International Relations at University of Aberdeen?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.