MA Economics
About this course
MA (Hons) in Economics, examining how individuals, firms, and governments make decisions about resource allocation. Core topics include Financial Analysis and Accounting. The programme progresses from introductory economics through to advanced policy analysis, concluding with an economics dissertation on a chosen topic.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 points Highers: AABB (over two sittings) BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM HNC: B in graded unit HND: BB
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 56%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 9%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 20%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 6%
- Scotland: 39%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Modules
- The Economy
- Critical Academic Skills
- Management in a Global Context
- Introduction to Accounting
- Introduction to Economic and Financial Analysis
- Sustainable Business
- Becoming a Professional
- Introductory Finance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Economics at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £42,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £57,000. The £42,000 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Economics at Heriot-Watt University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Economics at Heriot-Watt University?
86% 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 Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MA Economics at Heriot-Watt University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.