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Economics MA (Hons)

Heriot-Watt University

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Course options

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Edinburgh Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our Economics degree studies how individuals, firms, and governments make choices, and how these choices determine how resources are distributed across society. Economics 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.

The Economics degree will help you develop the required skills to investigate, analyse and answer such questions. Youll progress from an introduction to economics to the point where youll have the skills and knowledge to undertake a technically complex analysis of economic policy. 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.

During the MA (Hons) Economics programme, youll gain practical specialist knowledge whilst fine-tuning your professional, research and advanced communication skills. Youll gain knowledge of the core analytical tools and research methods in economics. Through your economics dissertation, youll use your learned knowledge and skills to carry out an original research project at the forefront of knowledge on your chosen topic.  

Throughout your studies, youll have opportunities to develop scholarship skills, undertake professional and employability development, and engage in reflective learning. Upon completion, youll be ready to progress into various opportunities in areas such as financial services, management of organisations, public service, and postgraduate education.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 20,536per 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

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH14 4AS, Scotland

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One of Scotland's most international universities. With five global campuses, you'll join over 27,000 students and an alumni network of 159,000 in 190 nations.
Global companies actively seek out Heriot-Watt graduates due to the nature of the university's research-informed education.
Opportunities to transfer seamlessly between campuses in Dubai, Malaysia and Scotland through the university's 'Go Global' scheme.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    34th out of 79 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    171 75%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    35th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    66th

    25

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