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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L111
Financial Economics
University of St AndrewsSt Andrews, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£30,160Per Year (Intl)
£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The MA (Hons) Financial Economics at University of St Andrews is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Over the last 600 years, the University of St Andrews has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading teaching centres. Today, we offer a flexible degree structure based on your choice of subject specialism, creating an environment which nurtures inquisitive minds and a culture of shared learning. International tuition fees are £30,160 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 £39,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Microeconomic Theory and Applications
Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
Financial Markets and Institutions
Corporate Finance and Valuation
Econometrics and Quantitative Methods
International Economics and Trade
Financial Economics and Asset Pricing
Dissertation in Financial Economics
UCAS Code:L111
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA Subjects excluded: Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and General Studies. |
| International Baccalaureate | 38 points To include minimum scores of 6,6,6 at Higher Level |
| UCAS Points | 144 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£30,160
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£120,640
Home Student Fee
£1,820
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 — University of St Andrews
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £33,500 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £31,000 | £39,000 | £67,500 |
| 5 years | £44,500 | £59,000 | £94,000 |
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▲ 22% above UK average salary
This course
£39,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 84% above UK average salary
This course
£59,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £20,000 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
65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
93%Learning resources
90%Student voice
84%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of St Andrews
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