Economics and Statistics MA (Hons)

Course Overview - Economics and Statistics MA (Hons)

Statistical techniques are an important tool if you are interested in economic theory (for example, risk management and finance) or applied economic analysis (econometrics).

This joint programme will provide you with a thorough and rigorous understanding of statistical principles. This complements the basic grounding in statistical techniques provided within our economics programme.

**Who is this programme for?**

This programme is suitable if you are interested in pursuing a relatively technical career in areas such as finance and insurance (including ac...

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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

LG13

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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