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MA Philosophy and Economics

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Combined
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
72%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
85%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Combined graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,500
£36,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Combined graduates nationally earn £18,000–£54,000 (2621 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

43%
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
48%Business and public service associate

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Administrative occupations
10%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
06
Media Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
08
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track