Economics and Business Management Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Economics and Business Management Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
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.
Please visit our website for further information on our 3 year honours degrees
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.
Please visit our website for further information on our 3 year honours degrees
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A06-A06
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
T Level
We 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.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish HNC
Pass
HNC (Accounting or Business preferred) with B in graded unit for entry to Year 1.
Scottish HND
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B
GCSE/National 4/National 5
It 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 Higher
B,B
including Accounting, Business, Economics or Mathematics, plus AABB at Highers for entry to Year 2.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29.0
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.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
in relevant subject (Accountancy, Business, Economics, Finance preferred)
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent) is required.
Not accepted
Scottish HNC
Pass
HNC (Accounting or Business preferred)) with B in a graded unit for entry to Year 1.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
P
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
T Level
We 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.
A level
B,B,B
Including one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics or Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B
Including one of the following: Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths plus AABB at Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
It 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)
Not accepted
Scottish HND
Scottish HND
Pass
Standard Entry Requirement: HND in Business with BB in a graded unit for entry to Year 1. Minimum Entry Requirement: HND with BC/CB in the graded unit for entry to Year 1
Scottish HNC
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, England, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £22,040 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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