Economics
Applying economic thinking to the real world.
Economics at Edinburgh Business School develops skills in theory and statistical analysis to help solve policy challenges and improve decision making.
Ranked 1st in Scotland and 5th in the UK in the NSS 2024.
Gain success in Economics
Economics is the study of how individuals, firms and governments make choices, and how these choices determine the ways in which resources are distributed across society.
Our degrees progress from an introduction to economics to the point where graduates have the skills and knowledge needed to undertake technically complex analysis of economic policy.
Our programmes are carefully designed to ensure students are ready to progress from their studies into a wide range of opportunities in areas such as financial services, management of organisations, public service, and postgraduate study in economics.
Understand Data with Stata and Bloomberg
The mark of a good economist is the ability to confidently manage and interpret data, which is why hands-on data analysis is embedded throughout our degree programmes, culminating in the Year 3 econometrics project, a cornerstone of the curriculum.
At Edinburgh Business School, we equip students with practical experience in leading analytical tools. All students receive a licence and training in Stata, a key resource for professional economists, and build strong programming skills in Python, introduced from the early years and applied across multiple courses.
We are also a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner, offering both curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to work in our state-of-the-art Bloomberg Suite, analysing markets, financial data, and more.
By the time they graduate, our students are confident users of tools such as Stata, Python, applying data analytics to complex, real-world economic and financial challenges.
Economics Society
The Heriot-Watt University Economics Society is a student-run group connecting students with a keen interest in business and economics. They host regular discussions, guest lectures and social events, and students from all courses are welcome.
Learning without limits
We are passionate about Economics and its important place in this world, and we want to empower more women to engage with this subject work in a career that holds great importance in the world we live in today. “Economics affects all of our lives. We as women need a seat at that table” - Dr Rachel Forshaw
Undergraduate Economics degrees
Economics MA (Hons)
Study Economics at Edinburgh Business School, our MA Hons degree can lead to successful careers in banking, finance, and a wide range of management roles.
Economics (Accelerated) MA (Hons)
An accelerated 3-year version of our Economics degree which starts at an advanced stage. Perfect for A-Level students. MA Hons apply now.
Economics and Business Management MA (Hons)
Study our undergraduate degree in Economics and Business Management and gain transferable skills in global economic and management sectors.
Economics and Finance MA (Hons)
Study the core disciplines of Economics and Finance; our degree offers a flexible structure, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and career.
Be FutureMade
Economics at Edinburgh Business School
Panmure House
Edinburgh Business School are proud to have brought this exceptional building back to life to once again be a hub of leading economic thought. Panmure House is the last surviving home of the father of modern-day economics, Adam Smith, located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Find out moreHeriot-Watt University is renowned for its Economics degree, offering a diverse range of courses that blend theoretical knowledge with practical applications. My time here as an Economics student has been nothing but insightful, being able to explore various facets of the field, and getting hands-on experience while working on my projects with the help of lecturers and my peers.
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