MA Economics and Business Management
About this course
MA in Economics and Business and Management, combining the study of economics with business and management principles. Core topics include Financial Analysis and Accounting. The programme assumes no prior knowledge and begins at an introductory level. The degree offers a flexible structure, allowing studies to be tailored across the 3–4 year programme.
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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
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MA Economics and Business Management (LN12) at Heriot-Watt University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is BBC at A level.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 71%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 11%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 66%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Modules
- The Economy
- Critical Academic Skills
- Introduction to Accounting
- Management in a Global Context
- Introduction to Economic and Financial Analysis
- Introductory Finance
- Sustainable Business
- Becoming a Professional
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Economics and Business Management at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £45,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £14,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Economics and Business Management at Heriot-Watt University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Economics and Business Management at Heriot-Watt University?
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 and Business Management at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 176 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MA Economics and Business Management at Heriot-Watt University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.