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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L1N2

Economics with Management Science

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£29,600Per Year (Intl)
£34,500Avg. Graduate Salary
72%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MA (Hons) Economics with Management Science at The University of Edinburgh is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This programme combines the study of economics with fundamental management science modelling techniques and applications, such as: * linear programming * simulation * stochastic modelling * supply chain management * maintenance * queueing systems The programme will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of both subjects. This will be relevant if you want to pursue a technical career in areas such as business or financial analysis and insurance, or if you want to proceed to graduate study of economics or management science. Programme benefits * Our staff makes up ... International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 72% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £38,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomic Theory and Applications
Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
Linear Programming and Optimisation
Stochastic Modelling and Simulation
Operations Management and Supply Chain
Quantitative Methods for Economics
Management Science Project
Econometrics and Data Analysis
UCAS Code:L1N2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*A*A* - A*AA

A*A*A* - A*AA. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at B or AS Mathematics at A. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

International Baccalaureate

43 - 37 points

from 43 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics at 5. SL: English at 5; Mathematics at 6 (if not at HL).

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£29,000£34,500£37,000
3 years£32,000£38,000£53,500
5 years£45,500£55,500£73,500

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 19% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 73% above UK average salary
This course
£55,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £17,500 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

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%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 data

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

Teaching on my course
72%
Learning opportunities
66%
Assessment and feedback
61%
Academic support
72%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About The University of Edinburgh

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