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MA Economics with Finance

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Economics
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Course Score
A /83
Graduate Salary£34,500
Satisfaction83%
Degree Completion97%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Economics 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
· 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
30%
02
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
30%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
20%
04
Elementary occupations
5%
05
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (00901)
00901
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 55 respondents (68% response rate)

88%
Teaching Quality
70%
Assessment & Feedback
71%
Academic Support
83%
Organisation
87%
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

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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

48-63
10%
112-127
5%
128-143
5%
144-159
5%
160-175
10%
176-191
10%
192-207
10%
208-223
5%
224-239
5%
240+
25%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
80%
Other
9%
Access
4%
Other HE
4%
Baccalaureate
1%
Degree
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (00901)

00901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

51%
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
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
5%Elementary

Outcomes

97%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track