Level: Undergraduate
Subject: Economics
Year of entry: 2026
L1N3
MA (Hons)
4 years
Full-time
Central Area
September 2026
Available
Available
No
There are obvious crossovers between economics and finance. In addition to covering the core of the economics programme, we will introduce you to the basic principles of finance before moving onto more advanced topics such as:
This programme is studied over 4 years.
A key benefit to studying a 4-year degree programme is that you have the flexibility to study a range of subjects, outside your chosen degree programme, in Year 1 and Year 2.
This allows you the opportunity to study other courses that interest you or enhance your degree. By the end of Year 2, you can decide which of these subject areas you want to focus on in the honours years of your programme.
View the tuition fees for one academic year of MA (Hons) Economics with Finance.
Textbooks are required, which cost about £100.
You need to cover your accommodation and living costs for the duration of your programme.
We estimate that a single student can potentially spend £1,023 to £2,043 on living costs each month, depending on your accommodation.
This estimate covers the costs of:
You can find detailed information on financial support available, based on where you are living, in our funding section.
You will study:
The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry.
You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme.
Find Year 1 courses (2025-2026 academic year)You will study:
You will also take one further course.
The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry.
You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme.
Find Year 2 courses (2025-2026 academic year)You will study:
You will also take two economics or finance honours option courses.
The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry.
You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme.
Find Year 3 courses (2025-2026 academic year)You will complete an economics honours dissertation. You will also take four economics or finance honours option courses.
The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry.
You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme.
Find Year 4 courses (2025-2026 academic year)The School of Economics exchange programme offers opportunities to study in:
The University's exchange programmes are spread all over the world.
Courses are taught through a combination of:
You will be assessed by exams and coursework, including:
In Year 4 you will complete an honours dissertation.
You will have access to a range of support services if you need them throughout your degree.
We will assign you to a school adviser, and this should be the first person to contact if you need help. They can guide you to other University service teams depending on what support you need.
The peer-assisted learning scheme aims to help first-year students transition into higher education, develop their learning and study strategies, as well as to provide opportunities to socialise.
Teaching takes place across the Central Area campus.
You will have access to the University's libraries and computer labs.
Business School programmes are accredited by a range of world-leading business education organisations and professional bodies. We have strong links to the world of practice through research, consultancy and teaching.
Details of our accreditation and rankings
This programme holds double accreditation from international ranking bodies:
This programme will provide you with an extremely strong platform to build a career, either within or outside of the commercial world.
This programme is also appropriate for those aiming for a career in management, and those seeking further educational opportunities.
Our graduates are highly regarded by employers.
The skills you develop will equip you for careers in areas such as:
Many graduates have entered the finance sector. Some large financial firms actively recruit Edinburgh graduates.
Our Careers Service can help you to fully develop your potential and achieve your future goals.
The Careers Service supports you not only while you are studying at the University, but also for up to two years after you finish your studies.
With the Careers Service, you can:
After you complete your programme, you may want to go onto further study at Edinburgh or a different university. You could progress to:
You must submit a full application through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) before the relevant deadline.
As part of your application, you will need:
If you have met, or are predicted to meet, all our entry requirements by the relevant deadline, then your application will go into our selection process.
As part of this selection process, we will review all the information you submit in your UCAS application when we decide who to select for this degree programme.
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After you have applied for your degree programme, we suggest you have a look at the following information to help you prepare for university:
As an international student, you apply for this degree programme through UCAS.
If you do not have the right to live in the UK, you will need to apply for and secure a Student visa before the start date of your degree programme.
Our Student Immigration Service can help you with the Student visa application process.
An education agent is someone who can help you with the application process as an international student.
We work with education agents around the world and have a list of local offices you can contact.
We guarantee an offer of University accommodation for all new, single undergraduate students from outside Edinburgh. To be eligible, you need to meet all criteria and apply for accommodation by 16 August in the year of your entry to the University.
If you prefer to live elsewhere, we can offer you advice on finding accommodation in Edinburgh.
You will join a vibrant learning community home to active and engaged student societies like the Economics Society and the Edinburgh University Trading and Investment Club, which holds the UK’s biggest student-run investment portfolio.
Our societies run events and activities throughout the year.
Scotland's inspiring capital will form the background to your studies — a city with an irresistible blend of history, natural beauty and modern city life.
Outside of your studies, we offer a range of facilities to daily life, including:
You will have access to free health and wellbeing services throughout your time at university if you need them.
The support services we offer include:
Contact us through our enquiry team if you have any questions about this programme.
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68%of students were satisfied overall with their course.
Data for courses in Economics with Finance at University of Edinburgh
80%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
Data for Economics with Finance (Full time) at University of Edinburgh
80%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.
Data for Economics with Finance (Full time) at University of Edinburgh
68%of students were satisfied overall with their course.
Data for courses in Economics with Finance at University of Edinburgh
80%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
Data for Economics with Finance (Full time) at University of Edinburgh
80%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.
Data for Economics with Finance (Full time) at University of Edinburgh
