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Economics - MA (Hons)

Heriot-Watt University

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Heriot-Watt University

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Economics at the Edinburgh Business School

At Heriot-Watt University, the study of Economics is conducted in the Edinburgh Business School and is underpinned by the work of globally active researchers. This flexible degree focuses on making a difference in the real world and has the 3rd highest level of Student Satisfaction in the UK (NSS2019).


Ask the big questions

Economics is the study of how individuals, firms and governments make choices, and how these choices determine the way in which resources are distributed across society. It helps us understand and improve decision-making for ourselves, organisations and societies, and it throws light on issues as diverse as the environment, unemployment, inflation, poverty, globalisation and trade. This degree will give you the skills to investigate, analyse and answer such questions.


Real-world focus

Your learning will be underpinned by the knowledge of highly respected economists who design and teach our courses with a global outlook and real-world focus, stemming directly from their research into global economic issues. Study begins at an introductory level so you do not need to have previous knowledge of economics in order to study the programme.


Rankings and employability

Edinburgh Business School was ranked as the Number 1 place in Scotland, and 3rd in the United Kingdom, to study Economics in the Guardian University League Tables 2018, behind only Oxford and Cambridge. It also achieved the highest level of overall student satisfaction in Scotland, and 3rd highest in the UK, in the National Student Survey 2019. Economics is a subject in demand and UniStats2019 found that 90% of our recent Economics graduates from Heriot-Watt University were in work or further study 6 months after graduating. Our flexible degree structure lets you tailor your studies and follow your own particular area of interest. It will equip you with a wide range of quantitative, analytical and communication skills to prepare you for career paths business, management, marketing, banking, finance, policy analysis, civil service, academia and more.Please visit our website for further information on our 3 year honours degrees

Tuition fees

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£ 21,192per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH14 4AS, United Kingdom

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One of Scotland's most international universities. With five global campuses, you will join over 24,000 students and 166,000 alumni in 190 countries.
Global companies actively seek out Heriot-Watt graduates due to the industry-informed programmes that equip you with the right skills to succeed.
Opportunities to transfer seamlessly between campuses in Dubai, Malaysia and Scotland through the university’s ‘Go Global’ scheme.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    32nd out of 76 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    169 76%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    37th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.40 85%

    3rd

    1

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