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.
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.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LN12
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Maths or Economics at Higher Level 5. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM in relevant subject (Accountancy, Business, Economics, Finance preferred) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in relevant subject (Accountancy, Business, Economics, Finance preferred) and obtain Maths qualification equivalent to AS Level Maths at C/Higher Maths at B. GCSE/National 4/National 5It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent) Scottish Advanced HigherB,B including Accounting, Business, Economics or Mathematics, plus AABB at Highers for entry to Year 2. Scottish HNCPass HNC (Accounting or Business preferred) with B in graded unit for entry to Year 1. Scottish HNDPass For Year 2 entry: HND (Accounting or Business) with BB in graded units. Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers. A levelB,B,C A,B,B For entry to Year 2: ABB including Accounting, Business or Economics AND Maths. T LevelWe will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £20,536 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |