The course
- UCAS code
- LN13
- Duration
- Up to 4 years
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Delivery type
- Full-time
Contact
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Contact
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Telephone
+44 (0)131 451 3451
Overview
The MA in Economics and Finance does not require prior knowledge of the core disciplines of economics and finance. Study begins at an introductory level and the degree has a flexible structure to enable students to tailor their studies so that they can pursue their own interests. As a result, graduates are able to embark upon successful careers, especially in banking, finance, the civil service and a wide range of management roles, and also pursue further study in economics and related disciplines.
Course content
Detailed course guideYear 1
Semester 1
- Management in a Global Context
- Introductory Microeconomics
- Introduction to Accounting
- Introductory Maths
Semester 2
- Enterprise and its Business Environment
- Introductory Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Finance
- Elective
Learning and teaching
- Scheduled learning: 26%
- Independent study: 74%
Assessment
- Written: 60%
- Practical: 6%
- Coursework: 34%
Year 2
Semester 1
- Intermediate Economics 1: Theory & Techniques (30 credits)
- Quantitative Methods
- Financial Markets Theory
Semester 2
- Intermediate Economics 2
- Corporate Financial Theory
- Statistical Techniques
- Elective
Learning and teaching
- Scheduled learning: 26%
- Independent study: 74%
Assessment
- Written: 35%
- Practical: 0%
- Coursework: 35%
Year 3
Semester 1
- Introductory Econometrics
- Advanced Economics 1
Semester 2
- Econometrics Project
- Advanced Economics 2
Across both semesters
- One Finance option
- Three electives
Learning and teaching
- Scheduled learning: 25%
- Independent study: 75%
Assessment
- Written: 59%
- Practical: 0%
- Coursework: 41%
Year 4
Semester 1
- Advanced Economic Policy 1
Semester 2
- Advanced Economic Policy 2
Across both semesters
- Three Finance options
- One Economics option
- Two options from Accountancy & Finance, Economics or Business Management
Learning and teaching
- Scheduled learning: 25%
- Independent study: 75%
Assessment
- Written: 44%
- Practical: 0%
- Coursework: 56%
Employability
Work and study
This is what our MA (Hons) Economics and Finance students are doing six months after graduating:
- 33% are working
- 33% are studying
- 10% are working and studying.
Managerial/professional position
- 95% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.
Salary
- The average salary of students six months after graduating: £23000
- The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £22000
Jobs
These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:
- Business and public service associate professionals
- Managers, directors and senior officials
- Business, research and administrative professionals
- Information technology and telecommunications professionals
- Administrative occupations
Entry requirements
Year 1
- Highers AAAB
- A-Levels BBB
- HNC B in graded unit
- Int. Baccalaureate 29 points
- Additional information Standard Grade / Intermediate 2 / National 5 / GCSE English and Mathematics are required for all Economics programmes.
Year 2
- A-Levels ABB in relevant subjects
- Advanced Highers BB in relevant subjects, plus AAAB at Higher.
- HND BB in graded units, relevant HND
- Int. Baccalaureate 34 points
- Additional information Minimum of grade C in Mathematics at Scottish Higher, grade C in Mathematics at AS or 5 in HL Maths for International Baccalaureate is required.
Fees and funding
| Status* | Scotland / EU** | England / Northern Ireland / Wales | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee | Paid by SAAS | £9,250 | £13,770 |
* Your residency 'status' is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course. Find out more about tuition fees.
** European Union countries, not including England, Northern Ireland or Wales.
Scholarships and bursaries
Featured scholarships
Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales starting undergraduate degree courses in 2018
In addition to government maintenance loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:
- Heriot-Watt Foundation Bursary (£9,250 fee discount applied in one of the four years of study and £1,500 payment contribution to living costs in Year 1)
- Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)
- Heriot-Watt Academic Scholarship (£1,000 per year)
View our full range of undergraduate scholarships.