Economics and Finance MA (Hons)
University of Aberdeen
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Economics and Finance MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Economics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £25500 | £34000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30000 | £22500 - £34500 | £26500 - £43000 |
All Economics courses of University of Aberdeen
Salary of all UK Graduates of Economics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28574 | £31712 | £40684 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24114 - £33739 | £24476 - £41946 | £29379 - £55348 |
All Economics Courses in the UK
Course Description
Economics and Finance at Aberdeen is a brilliant subject combination and springboard to an exciting career in international business and finance. Economics gets to grips with the global economy and what influences the wealth of nations and Finance adds a powerful understanding of the principles and practice of finance, giving you all-round business skills to take advantage of the many opportunities available to sought-after Aberdeen graduates.
In Economics, you will explore the microeconomics of business and society, macroeconomics of the world economy and economic problems in political, social and historical contexts, with a strong emphasis on applied learning. You will be taught by experts including leading petroleum economist and government adviser Professor Alex Kemp and our health economists whose work influences Scottish and UK policy decisions on public health.
Finance will give you skills in financial management, corporate finance, personal finance, financial institutions, derivatives and the stock market. You will develop intellectually by analysing and evaluating financial problems and the practical skills to understand and use information from financial newspapers and documents. You will have close links with employers, work on real-life business scenarios and use sophisticated financial management technology and software, such as our virtual Thomson Reuters Eikon trading floor, used by major financial services companies across the world, integrating real activity in financial markets directly into students’ courses. You will thrive in the dynamic, international environment of our Business School of over 40 nationalities. You will be taught by renowned experts in their fields and dedicated careers advisers, who will guide you on the skills and attributes sought by employers from large multinational blue-chips to small and medium-sized enterprises in all sectors of business.
17th best UK University for Economics (The Complete University Guide 2021). 4th best UK University for Accountancy and Finance (The Complete University Guide 2021).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Economics and Finance MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen
| 60% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| Trinity ISE | |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| Trinity ISE | |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency |
Costs
Tuition Fees Economics and Finance MA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £20800 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £20800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
EU/International Applicants: When you are thinking about studying overseas, it is important that you understand all the costs involved and budget accordingly. It is essential to budget for your studies prior to leaving your home country, and arrange all your funding for BOTH your tuition fees and your living costs.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
LN13
University Rankings
of University of Aberdeen
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of University of Aberdeen in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Aberdeen in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #13
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #7
- #35
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #247
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- Economics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #3
- #401
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- Economics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
See all 34 university rankings of University of Aberdeen
About University of Aberdeen
Dating back to the year 1495 we find the University of Aberdeen, located in the Scottish city of the same name. The main site of this ancient institution is Old Aberdeen, where students in the arts and social sciences as well as the physical sciences carry out their learning. Meanwhile on the significantly more modern campus site Foresterhill, learners in the medical and research fields occupy their own purpose-built buildings, such as Suttie Centre.
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FAQ about Economics and Finance MA (Hons) University of Aberdeen
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £24906 15 months after graduation, £25500 3 years after graduation and £34000 after graduation.
- Business and public service associate professionals (60%), Sales occupations (10%), Administrative occupations (5%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (5%)
- 30 graduates rated the course 80. This means that 80% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Aberdeen achieved the highest ranking for Economics. It is ranked #13 in (Economics). See all subject rankings for University of Aberdeen.
- Economics and Finance MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Aberdeen.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 170 which makes it one of the 10% most difficult courses to enter among all Finance students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 11 November, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024