MA Economics with Finance
About this course
MA (Hons) in Economics with Finance, an undergraduate degree combining economic theory with core financial principles and markets. Core topics include Statistics and Financial Analysis. Students may also choose to spend an optional year abroad. The first year introduces foundational economic concepts alongside financial markets. The second year builds upon this with statistical methods and corporate finance. The third year advances into microeconomics, macroeconomics, and 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
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 17%: 49 offers from 281 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
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: 32%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 19%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 19%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Information Technology Professionals: 4%
- 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 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- London: 30%
- Scotland: 65%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 72%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Modules
- Economics 1A (20 credits)
- Economics 1B (20 credits)
- Introduction to Financial Markets
- three further courses
- Economics 2A (20 credits)
- Economics 2B (20 credits)
- Statistical Methods for Economics
- Introduction to Corporate Finance
- Applications of Finance
- Topics in Microeconomics
- Essentials of Econometrics
- Topics in Macroeconomics
- Applications of Econometrics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Economics with Finance at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,500 and £66,000. The £45,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Economics with Finance 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 with Finance at University of Edinburgh?
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 with Finance at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 198 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Economics with Finance at University of Edinburgh?
17% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 49 offers from 281 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MA Economics with Finance at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does MA Economics with Finance 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 with Finance at University of Edinburgh?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.