MA Economics
About this course
MA (Hons) in Economics, an economics degree exploring market incentives, government policy, and economic performance. Core topics include Statistics. Students examine macroeconomic outcomes, economic fluctuations, growth, and unemployment across four years of study. The second year builds foundational knowledge through Economics 2A, Economics 2B, and Statistical Methods of Economics. The third year advances into specialized study with Topics in Microeconomics, Essentials of Econometrics, Topics in Macroeconomics, and Applications of Econometrics.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*A*A* to A*AA (required: Mathematics at B or AS 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 22%: 150 offers from 676 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 67 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
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 90 students who started
- A levels: 81%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 11%
Modules
- Economics 2A (20 credits) and Economics 2B (20 credits)
- Statistical Methods of Economics
- two further courses
- Topics in Microeconomics
- Essentials of Econometrics
- Topics in Macroeconomics
- Applications of Econometrics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Economics 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 £7,000 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Economics at University of Edinburgh do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Economics at University of Edinburgh?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Economics at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 178 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Economics at University of Edinburgh?
22% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 150 offers from 676 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does MA Economics 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 at University of Edinburgh?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.