Economics and Finance MA (Hons)

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Course Overview - Economics and Finance MA (Hons)

Economics at Edinburgh Business School is underpinned by the work of globally active researchers and has the 3rd highest levels of Student Satisfaction in the UK (NSS2019). This joint degree prepares you to make a difference with specialist knowledge.
MA (Hons) Economics and Finance at Edinburgh Business School will give you the skills to investigate, analyse and answer global economic questions as well as specialist understanding in financial theories and practice.
This degree does not require prior knowledge of the core disciplines of economics and finance. Study begins a...

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

08/09/2025

Campus

Edinburgh Campus

Course Address
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS

Application Details

Course Code

LN13

Institution Code

H24

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

29

For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Maths or Economics at Higher Level 5.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

in relevant subject (Accountancy, Business, Economics, Finance preferred) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in relevant subject (Accountancy, Business, Economics, Finance preferred) and obtain Maths qualification equivalent to AS Level Maths at C/Higher Maths at B.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B

including Accounting, Business, Economics or Mathematics, plus AABB at Highers for entry to Year 2.

Scottish HNC

Pass

HNC (Accounting or Business preferred) with B in graded unit for entry to Year 1.

Scottish HND

Pass

For Year 2 entry: HND (Accounting or Business) with BB in graded units.

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.

A level

B,B,C

A,B,B

For entry to Year 2: ABB including Accounting, Business or Economics AND Maths.

T Level

We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £20,536

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