Overview

The MA in Economics (Hons) at University of St Andrews is a four-year course run by the School of Economics and Finance. The School also offers a BSc in Economics, which may be more suitable for students who wish to take Economics alongside Science subjects. The Economics element within both the BSc and MA degree programmes is exactly the same.

Careers

The wide range of transferable skills you gain through studying Economics is marketable in many career areas, and recent graduates in Economics have pursued a wide variety of career paths.

Popular career destinations amongst recent graduates include:

accountancy
commercial and international banking
consultancy
Government Economic Service
investment
the media
non-governmental organisations
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
university research and teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Decision and Game Theory

Economic Fluctuations

Economics of Development

Economics of the Environment

European Macroeconomics

Incentives and Contracts

Inequality and Redistribution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics View 735 other Bachelors in Economics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Highers

Standard entry grades: AAAAB
Minimum entry grades: AABB

GCE A-Levels

Standard entry grades: AAA
Minimum entry grades: ABB

IB points

Standard entry grades: 38 (HL 6,6,6)
Minimum entry grades: 36 (HL 6,5,5)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31670 GBP / year

≈ 31670 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland / Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,535.

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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