MA Economics and Philosophy
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 and Philosophy, combining economics with philosophy over a duration of 4 years. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes independent dissertation projects in both disciplines.
Modules
- The Economics of Business and Society
- The Global Economy
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Academic Writing for Business
- Experience, Knowledge and Reality
- Controversial Questions
- How Should One Live?
- Logic and Argument
- Environmental Ethics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Economics Dissertation
- Dissertation