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MA Economics

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Economics
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Course Score
B /78
Graduate Salary£32,000
Satisfaction88%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Economics graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£32,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£37,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Economics graduates nationally earn £20,000–£54,000 (1861 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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Elementary occupations
25%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Sales occupations
10%
06
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
10%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (100% response rate)

95%
Teaching Quality
88%
Assessment & Feedback
87%
Academic Support
91%
Organisation
82%
Learning Resources
78%
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

64-79
5%
96-111
15%
112-127
5%
128-143
5%
144-159
25%
160-175
15%
192-207
5%
208-223
5%
224-239
5%
240+
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Other HE
10%
Baccalaureate
5%
Degree
5%

Accreditations

Data not provided

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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

40%
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

65%Web and Multimedia Design
60%Business, Research and Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

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