MA Geography and Economics
About this course
MA (Hons) in Economics and Geography, covering both social and physical sciences. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling. The programme offers optional modules and field trips, with opportunities to specialise in human geography, physical geography, or combine both.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (There are no essential subjects for level 1 entry) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level There are no essential subjects for level 1 entry Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (There are no essential subjects for level 1 entry).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 91%: 10 offers from 11 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 8%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 77%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Making of the Modern Economy
- Environment, City and Society
- Social and Environmental Challenges in an Unequal World
- Microeconomics
- Skills for Economics and Finance
- Macroeconomics and Applied Policy
- Dynamic Human Worlds: Society, Culture, Economy
- Dynamic Physical Worlds: Earth, Water and Ice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Geography and Economics at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £35,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £19,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Geography and Economics at University of Dundee 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 Geography and Economics at University of Dundee?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Geography and Economics at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 173 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Geography and Economics at University of Dundee?
91% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 10 offers from 11 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does MA Geography and Economics at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Geography and Economics at University of Dundee?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.