MA Economics
About this course
MA (Honours) in Economics, an economics degree within Economics and English. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. The four-year programme provides a structured foundation in economic analysis and quantitative methods. The first year covers the foundations through Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. The second year builds competence with modules such as Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Mathematics for Economists, and Statistics for Economists. Unspecified later years include compulsory study in Econometrics alongside a wide range of optional areas spanning Behavioural Economics: Individual Decisions and Welfare, Development Economics, Game Theory, and Health Economics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 38 (HL 6,6,6)
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What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 55%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 36%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 6%
- Scotland: 34%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Modules
- Econometrics (compulsory)
- Behavioural Economics: Individual Decisions and Welfare
- Development Economics
- Economic Fluctuations
- Economics of the Environment
- European Macroeconomics
- Game Theory
- Health Economics
- Incentives, Contracts and Markets
- Innovation Economics
- International Trade
- Mathematical Economics
- Public Economics
- Topics in Economic History
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Mathematics for Economists
- Statistics for Economists
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Economics at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £45,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £15,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Economics at University of St Andrews do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Economics at University of St Andrews?
96% 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 University of St Andrews?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 204 UCAS points.
Does MA Economics at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Economics at University of St Andrews?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.