MA Economics
Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English and SL in Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. O4 in Mathematics is also required.
About this course
MA in Economics, focusing on microeconomics, macroeconomics, and applied economic problems. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme culminates in an independent dissertation where students undertake a literature review and write a final analysis of up to 10,000 words.
Modules
- The Economics of Business and Society
- The Global Economy
- Academic Writing for Business
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Economics Dissertation