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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LN12

Economics and Business Management

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£21,192Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MA (Hons) Economics and Business Management 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. The MA in Economics and Business Management requires no prior knowledge of the core subject areas of management or economics. The programme offers flexibility, allowing students to tailor their choices to suit their own interests. We provide students with the skills necessary for an understanding of both economic and management situations, but that are equally transferable to many other situations. 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 a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomics Principles
Macroeconomics and Policy
Organisational Behaviour
Management Accounting
Business Strategy and Competition
Financial Management Essentials
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Economics of Business Decisions
UCAS Code:LN12
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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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

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

60%Working
20%Work & Study
10%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

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Heriot-Watt University

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