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MA Economics

University of Edinburgh

Institution
University of Edinburgh
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Economics
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
L100
Typical offer
A-level A*AA, IB 40

Entry requirements

A level: from A*A*A* to A*AA (required: Mathematics at B or AS Mathematics at A) IB: from 40 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL

About this course

MA (Hons) in Economics, an economics degree exploring market incentives, government policy, and economic performance. Core topics include Statistics. Students examine macroeconomic outcomes, economic fluctuations, growth, and unemployment across four years of study. The second year builds foundational knowledge through Economics 2A, Economics 2B, and Statistical Methods of Economics. The third year advances into specialized study with Topics in Microeconomics, Essentials of Econometrics, Topics in Macroeconomics, and Applications of Econometrics.

Modules

  • Economics 2A (20 credits) and Economics 2B (20 credits)
  • Statistical Methods of Economics
  • two further courses
  • Topics in Microeconomics
  • Essentials of Econometrics
  • Topics in Macroeconomics
  • Applications of Econometrics