Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Undergraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

Change here for Clearing courses

Viewing as a student from United States living in United States interested in Undergraduate courses

You are looking at:

Courses starting in 2027

OK, GOT IT

Looking for Clearing information?

CHANGE
Info

Economics/Mathematics - MA (Hons)

University of Glasgow

Add to favourites
University of Glasgow

Course options

2 options available

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Gilmorehill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

In studying economics you will learn how individuals and society make choices about how scarce resources are used, what products are produced and who gets to consume them. These choices depend on evaluating costs, benefits, risks and effects on others. Mathematics is a vast and ever-growing subject which incorporates successful explorations of numerical, geometrical and logical relationships.


Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?

You will gain a deep understanding of how markets function and you will have the opportunity to explore fields such as government policy, developing countries, the economics of business and international trade and finance. Coupled with a diverse, inclusive community and access to cutting-edge resources, our programme empowers you to analyse and address real-world economic challenges, preparing you for impactful careers in a range of industries. The Adam Smith Business School is tripled accredited. Triple-crown accreditation signals the Adam Smith Business School meets the highest global standards in education and research. This recognition validates the quality of education provided and enhances graduates’ employability, placing us in the top league of international business schools. Our programme allows you to choose from a wide variety of courses in Honours years. Our ambassador scheme gives students the chance to spend time in schools, experiencing teaching at first hand and developing vital workplace skills.


Career Prospects?

Our graduates develop skills in research, analysis, communication, teamworking, decision making and problem solving. Recent graduates have been employed, among many other organisations, by: EY Morgan Stanley Shell Scottish Government National Australia Group Europe Hays plc. Many of our graduates go on to careers in the financial services sector or computing, or undertake postgraduate study. Others are employed in industry, using the modelling and problem-solving skills gained on the programme. Our recent graduates have been employed by PwC Grant Thornton Alexander Sloan Cigna Deloitte Royal Bank of Scotland Credit Suisse.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 27,720per year

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

University information

University image

University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

VIEW PROFILE
A wide range of international scholarships are available, including Global Excellence scholarships.
Meet students from across the university with over 350 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Baking Society.
Pre-sessional English language provision is available before starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    19th out of 76 3

    21st out of 65 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    198 89%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    29th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    70th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 236
    208 88%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    22nd

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    60th

    7

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!