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MA(SocSci) Economics

University of Glasgow
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Economics
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary£31,000
Satisfaction77%
Degree Completion98%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work65%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Economics graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£31,000
typical starting salary
£27,500
£36,000
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
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Administrative occupations
10%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
0%
09
Skilled trades occupations
0%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
0%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 60 respondents (56% response rate)

73%
Teaching Quality
75%
Assessment & Feedback
67%
Academic Support
78%
Organisation
81%
Learning Resources
67%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Glasgow
Average Weekly Rent
£140
Est. Annual Total£12,020
📊5% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
5%
144-159
15%
208-223
10%
224-239
10%
240+
40%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Access
5%

Accreditations

Data not provided

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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

53%
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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
50%Business and Financial Project Management

Outcomes

98%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
75%
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