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MA Economics and Mathematics

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Economics
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Course Score
A /82
Graduate Salary£34,500
Satisfaction83%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Economics graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£34,500
typical starting salary
£29,000
£37,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Economics graduates nationally earn £20,000–£70,000 (2276 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
40%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Administrative occupations
5%
08
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
09
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Elementary occupations
5%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (76% response rate)

84%
Teaching Quality
71%
Assessment & Feedback
61%
Academic Support
88%
Organisation
93%
Learning Resources
61%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive 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

48-63
5%
144-159
10%
160-175
5%
192-207
5%
208-223
5%
224-239
15%
240+
40%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

47%
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

72%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
70%
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