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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
Satisfaction
88%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
60%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni

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

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

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%

Outcomes

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