University of Dundee
Economics MA (Hons)
University of Dundee

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Economics MA (Hons) and other courses in Economics at University of Dundee for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.

Overall student satisfaction
68 /100
40 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in CAH15

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 £27000 £24000 £27500
25-75 percentile range £23500 - £34000 £18000 - £30500 £20500 - £34500


Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH15

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £30101 £31974 £42762
25-75 percentile range £25019 - £35263 £24892 - £42048 £30343 - £57314

Course Description

This course looks at the macroeconomic challenges of national, regional, and global economies together with the microeconomic behaviour of people and businesses. An economics degree is an excellent foundation for your career as an economist but also offers scope to pursue a diverse range of high-earning opportunities.

Economists examine how societies attempt to make the best use of their scarce resources, so that they can advise governments, individuals, and companies on how to improve decisions and outcomes.

Traditionally economists advise on investment, inflation, interest rates, and production. Increasingly however they also take a wider focus with many economists examining climate change, inequality, and improving healthcare.

We have two Economics courses: a BSc and an MA. The main differences between these are at Levels 1 and 2. The MA option is for you if you are looking for even greater flexibility and if you have a strong interest in the arts and social science subjects. Along with your compulsory modules you can study across a broad range including History, English, Geography, Politics, or Psychology.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Economics MA (Hons) at University of Dundee

35% Caring personal services
25% Sales occupations
10% Skilled trades occupations
10% Administrative occupations
5% Sales occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Economics

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Economics, MA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Economics MA (Hons)

Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £20900 year 1
International £20900 year 1

Additional fee information

Tuition fees shown for Rest of UK and Scot/EU students are for 2022/23. The fees for 2023/24 have not yet been confirmed and we expect confirmation of these in March 2023.

International tuition fees shown are confirmed for 2023/24 entry. These will increase by no more than 5% per year for the length of your course.

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:

January 1, 2025

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)
  • year 2

University Rankings

Positions of University of Dundee in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Dundee in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #43 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #62 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

See all 30 university rankings of University of Dundee

About University of Dundee

The University of Dundee is a publicly funded institution in the small and diverse city of Dundee, Scotland. Particularly well known for their research work in the fields of Health and Climate Change, student researchers here feel that they can make a difference at home and abroad. Students discover a friendly, safe, and welcoming city in Dundee, where inhabitants are able to get to most of their commitments either by bike or even on foot.

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