MA Economics and Finance
About this course
MA (Hons) Economics, Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Financial Analysis and Accounting. The degree requires no prior knowledge of economics or finance, with study beginning at an introductory level. Finance courses are taught by academics and experienced practitioners, and students have access to the Bloomberg Finance Lab.
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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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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 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 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 60%
- Northern Ireland: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
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 and Finance at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £58,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Economics and Finance at Heriot-Watt University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Economics and Finance at Heriot-Watt University?
93% 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 Finance at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MA Economics and Finance at Heriot-Watt University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.