MA Economics

Institution

Heriot-Watt University

Level

undergraduate

Subject

Economics

Duration

3-4 years

UCAS code

L100

Typical offer

A-level BBC, IB 29

Entry requirements

A level: BBC IB: 29 points Highers: AABB (over two sittings) BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM HNC: B in graded unit HND: BB

About this course

MA (Hons) in Economics, examining how individuals, firms, and governments make decisions about resource allocation. Core topics include Financial Analysis and Accounting. The programme progresses from introductory economics through to advanced policy analysis, concluding with an economics dissertation on a chosen topic.

Modules

• The Economy
• Critical Academic Skills
• Management in a Global Context
• Introduction to Accounting
• Introduction to Economic and Financial Analysis
• Sustainable Business
• Becoming a Professional
• Introductory Finance