HomeUniversity of AberdeenMA Accountancy and Economics

MA Accountancy and Economics

University of Aberdeen
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Economics
Course Score
C /67
Graduate Salary£26,000
Satisfaction87%
Degree Completion85%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Economics graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£26,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£29,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Economics graduates nationally earn £20,000£54,000 (3018 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
50%
02
Administrative occupations
25%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Customer service occupations
10%
05
Elementary occupations
10%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
07
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Sales occupations
5%
10
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
0%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (03401)
03401
Note: 1
Recognised Professional Body (07601)
07601
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 65 respondents (65% response rate)

90%
Teaching Quality
85%
Assessment & Feedback
75%
Academic Support
89%
Organisation
95%
Learning Resources
77%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Aberdeen
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,860
🎉14% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

<48
5%
80-95
5%
96-111
5%
112-127
30%
144-159
10%
160-175
10%
176-191
5%
192-207
10%
208-223
10%
224-239
5%
240+
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
80%
Other HE
20%

Accreditations

Recognised Professional Body (03401)

03401

Recognised Professional Body (07601)

07601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

48%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

68%Customer service
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track