Program Overview
The Economics and Mathematics at The University of Edinburgh is a MA programme in Business & Management over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Economics and Mathematics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 17,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Economics and Mathematics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- History of Economic Thought
- Economics of Strategic Behaviour 1
- Capital and Growth Theory
- Economics of Transition
- Labour Economics
- Economics of Strategic Behaviour
- Political Economy
- Development Economics
- Economics of Financial Markets
- Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The typical offer is likely to be:
- SQA\xc2\xa0Highers: AAAAA.
- A Levels: A*AA.
- IB: 43 points (grades 776 at HL).
- SQA\xc2\xa0Highers: AABB by end of S5 or AABBBB/AAAB including Maths at grade A or Advanced Higher Maths at grade B. BBB must be achieved in a single sitting by end of S5. Sixth-year work in Mathematics is recommended. National 5 English at Grade C.
- A Levels: AAB including Mathematics at Grade A. GCSEs: English at Grade C or 4.
- IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and grades 655 in HL subjects including Mathematics at 6. SL: English at 5.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
