MA Economics with Management Science
About this course
MA (Hons) in Economics with Management Science, an economics and business and management degree centred on analytical models and economic theory. Core topics include Programming, Statistics. The programme combines economic study with fundamental management science techniques across four years of undergraduate study. The first year covers introductory economic concepts through Economics 1A and Economics 1B alongside four further courses. The second year introduces Statistical Methods for Economics, Business Analytics and Information Systems, Economics 2A, and Economics 2B. The third year advances into Topics in Microeconomics, Topics in Macroeconomics, Essentials of Econometrics, Applications of Econometrics, and Management Science and Operations Analytics. The final year concludes with choices such as Mathematical Programming in Advanced Analytics or Decision Analytics, a business studies honours course, and two economics honours courses.
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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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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MA Economics with Management Science (L1N2) at the University of Edinburgh for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 30%: 21 offers from 71 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 25%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 55%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Baccalaureate: 25%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Modules
- Economics 1A (20 credits)
- Economics 1B (20 credits)
- four further courses
- Economics 2A (20 credits)
- Economics 2B (20 credits)
- Statistical Methods for Economics
- Business Analytics and Information Systems
- Topics in Microeconomics
- Essentials of Econometrics
- Topics in Macroeconomics
- Applications of Econometrics
- Management Science and Operations Analytics
- either Mathematical Programming in Advanced Analytics or Decision Analytics
- one business studies honours course
- two economics honours courses
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Economics with Management Science at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £59,000. The £44,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Economics with Management Science 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 Management Science at University of Edinburgh?
95% 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 Management Science at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Economics with Management Science at University of Edinburgh?
30% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 21 offers from 71 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MA Economics with Management Science at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does MA Economics with Management Science 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 Management Science at University of Edinburgh?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.