Economics and Mathematics MA (Hons)

Course Overview - Economics and Mathematics MA (Hons)

This combined programme complements the basic grounding in mathematical techniques provided within Economics, with a more thorough and rigorous development of mathematical principles.

**Who is the programme for?**

The programme provides an excellent background if you want to pursue a relatively technical career in an area such as:


* finance


* insurance (including actuarial work)


It is also suitable if you would like to proceed to graduate study of economics.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

08/09/2025

Campus

Central area campus

Course Address
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ

Application Details

Course Code

LG11

Institution Code

E56

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,A,A

AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S5. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A or Advanced Higher Mathematics at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Sixth-year work in Mathematics is recommended. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. National 5s: English at C.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

39

39 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches only) at 6. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. SL: English at 5.

A level

A*,A,A

A*AA. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A*. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
EU, International £28,000

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