PostgraduateMSc

Economics

Name: Economics
Price: 12630 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of St Andrews

St Andrews, Scotland

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1 yearDuration

£27,200Per Year (Intl)

£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Economics at University of St Andrews is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MSc in Economics provides advanced, rigorous training in essential elements of economics – microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics – plus a range of specialist options covering theoretical and empirical approaches that reflect the interests of the staff in the School. Home/uk fees are £12,630 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 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 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Microeconomic Theory

Advanced Macroeconomic Theory

Econometric Methods and Applications

Research Methods in Economics

Economic Policy Analysis

Specialisation in Applied Economics

Dissertation in Economics

Behavioural and Experimental Economics

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£27,200

Home Student Fee

£12,630

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	£28,000	£33,500	£36,000
3 years	£27,000	£34,000	£44,000
5 years	£34,500	£47,000	£64,500

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

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