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MA Economics and Accounting

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Business & Administrative Studies
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Course Score
A /81
Graduate Salary£34,500
Satisfaction78%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Business & Administrative Studies 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
· Business & Administrative Studies graduates nationally earn £20,000–£70,000 (3230 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
Administrative occupations
5%
05
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
06
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Skilled trades occupations
0%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (00601)
00601
Note: 1
Recognised Professional Body (00701)
00701
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (00901)
00901
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (03401)
03401
Note: 1
Recognised Professional Body (03701)
03701
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (07501)
07501
Note: 1
Recognised Professional Body (07601)
07601
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (72% response rate)

81%
Teaching Quality
71%
Assessment & Feedback
51%
Academic Support
82%
Organisation
84%
Learning Resources
66%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

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

💰Free Money & Grants

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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

144-159
10%
208-223
10%
224-239
15%
240+
45%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
75%
Degree
10%
Other HE
5%
Other
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (00601)

00601

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Recognised Professional Body (00701)

00701

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Recognised Professional Body (00901)

00901

✓

Recognised Professional Body (03401)

03401

✓

Recognised Professional Body (03701)

03701

✓

Recognised Professional Body (07501)

07501

✓

Recognised Professional Body (07601)

07601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

49%
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

60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track