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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L100
Economics
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£21,192Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The MA (Hons) Economics at Heriot-Watt University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Economics at the Edinburgh Business School At Heriot-Watt University, the study of Economics is conducted in the Edinburgh Business School and is underpinned by the work of globally active researchers. This flexible degree focuses on making a difference in the real world and has the 3rd highest level of Student Satisfaction in the UK (NSS2019). Ask the big questions Economics is the study of how individuals, firms and governments make choices, and how these choices determine the way in which resources are distributed across society. International tuition fees are £21,192 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Economics at the Edinburgh Business School
Ask the big questions
Rankings and employability
UCAS Code:L100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC For entry to Year 2: BBB to include Maths. |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 points For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Maths or Economics at Higher Level 5. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,192
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£84,768
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £32,000 | £37,500 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £32,000 | £37,500 |
| 5 years | £34,000 | £42,000 | £57,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 31% above UK average salary
This course
£42,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
30%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
88%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
80%Learning resources
87%Student voice
87%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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