MA Economics and Mathematics
About this course
MA (Hons) in Economics and Mathematics, a mathematics and economics degree centred on mathematical and computational approaches to economic theory. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. The programme complements the foundational training in mathematical methods within economics with a rigorous development of mathematical principles. The first year covers core grounding through Economics 1A, Economics 1B, Introduction to Mathematics at University, and Introduction to Data Science, where students learn to collect and explore data. The second year progresses with Economics 2A, Economics 2B, Linear Algebra 2, and Elementary Probability and Statistics. Year three involves advanced study across Topics in Microeconomics, Essentials of Econometrics, Applications of Econometrics, and Topology. The final year requires either an economics honours dissertation or a project in mathematics alongside selected option courses in both subjects.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*A*A* to A*AA (required: Mathematics at A*) IB: from 40 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 23%: 27 offers from 119 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 54%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 29%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
- Access course: 5%
Modules
- Economics 1A (20 credits)
- Economics 1B (20 credits)
- Introduction to Mathematics at University
- Introduction to Mathematical Analysis
- Linear Algebra 1
- Introduction to Data Science, where you will learn to collect and explore data, before using models and predictions to make rigorous conclusions.
- Fundamentals of Algebra and Calculus, an online introductory course that provides extra preparation in key topics from advanced high school level mathematics and further supports your transition to university.
- Economics 2A (20 credits)
- Economics 2B (20 credits)
- Linear Algebra 2
- Elementary Probability and Statistics
- Further Analysis and Several Variable Calculus
- Topics in Microeconomics
- Essentials of Econometrics
- Applications of Econometrics
- Topics in Macroeconomics
- Statistics
- Topology
- Algebra
- Analysis
- Operational Research
- Differential Equations
- Numerical Analysis
- Probability and Measure Theory
- an economics honours dissertation or a project in mathematics (double)
- two economics honours option courses
- two mathematics option courses
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Economics and Mathematics at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £38,000 after 3 years, £55,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £45,500 and £73,500. The £55,500 median after five years is £16,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of MA Economics and Mathematics at University of Edinburgh do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Economics and Mathematics at University of Edinburgh?
86% 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 Mathematics at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 203 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Economics and Mathematics at University of Edinburgh?
23% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 27 offers from 119 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does MA Economics and Mathematics at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Economics and Mathematics at University of Edinburgh?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.