MA Psychology and Economics
About this course
MA (Hons) in Psychology and Economics, a psychology and economics degree centred on the scientific study of the mind, brain, behaviour, and economic systems. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. This joint programme spans four years and incorporates both laboratory-based research and econometric analysis. The first year covers foundational concepts through cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, differential psychology, biological psychology, and social psychology alongside an introduction to R programming and research methods. The second year continues with research methods, statistics, R programming, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, differential psychology, biological psychology, and social psychology alongside scientific literature review and report writing. The third year advances these studies through advanced statistical analysis using R programming, qualitative methods, Essentials of Econometrics, and Topics in Microeconomics. The final year allows students to choose from options such as Social Psychology of Groups, Emotions: Social and Neuroscience Perspectives, Big Data and Psychological Science, The Psychology of Conversation, Developmental Psychopathology, Development Economics, International Economics, and The Economics of Cities and Regions.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*A*A* to AAA (required: Mathematics at B) IB: from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL
What students say
Based on about 177 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 230 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- 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
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- be trained in basic concepts in research methods and statistics
- learn how to programme in the R language
- learn to use a variety of qualitative methods
- have a practical introduction to laboratory-based psychology research
- cognitive psychology
- developmental psychology
- differential psychology
- biological psychology
- social psychology
- understanding of core economics models and analysis
- ability to apply the analysis in different contexts
- research methods
- statistics
- R programming
- cognitive psychology
- developmental psychology
- differential psychology
- biological psychology
- social psychology
- reviewing scientific literature
- report writing
- ethical awareness
- advanced statistical analysis using R programming
- qualitative methods which are applied in a group project
- Essentials of Econometrics
- Topics in Microeconomics
- Social Psychology of Groups
- Emotions: Social and Neuroscience Perspectives
- Big Data and Psychological Science
- The Psychology of Conversation
- Developmental Psychopathology
- Development Economics
- International Economics
- The Economics of Cities and Regions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Psychology and 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 £28,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of MA Psychology and Economics 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 Psychology and Economics at University of Edinburgh?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Psychology and Economics at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 37 points in the IB. The average entrant had 188 UCAS points.
Is MA Psychology and Economics at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does MA Psychology and 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 Psychology and Economics at University of Edinburgh?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.