MA Finance and Business
About this course
MA (Hons) in Finance and Business, a business and finance degree exploring social, political, environmental and cultural challenges. The programme includes an optional year abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*AA to AAA (required: no specific A level subjects required) 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%: 29 offers from 175 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
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 45 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Finance and Business at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £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 £13,500 more than the UK median for Business studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Finance and Business 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 Finance and Business at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Finance and Business at University of Edinburgh?
17% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 29 offers from 175 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MA Finance and Business at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does MA Finance and Business at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Finance and Business at University of Edinburgh?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.