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MA Economics and Finance

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Economics
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Course Score
A /80
Graduate Salary£32,000
Satisfaction95%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work85%

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 (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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Administrative occupations
15%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Sales occupations
10%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (92% response rate)

89%
Teaching Quality
96%
Assessment & Feedback
82%
Academic Support
94%
Organisation
97%
Learning Resources
94%
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

128-143
15%
144-159
15%
160-175
10%
176-191
15%
192-207
10%
208-223
5%
224-239
5%
240+
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
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

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
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
60%
Career On Track