Economics and International Relations MA (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Economics and International Relations MA (Hons) combines economics, which examines how societies make best use of scarce resources, with the study of international relations, including conflict, cooperation and the growing significance of non-state actors.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Business | Duration: 4 or 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Economics covers macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis, alongside International Relations, which develops the skills and tools to make sense of complex interrelationships between states and non-state actors.

Career pathways

An economics degree offers a foundation for a career as an economist and a range of other opportunities, and International Relations opens opportunities in both the private and public sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate typical offer: A-level CCC (widening access CCD), with a further BBC tier also listed; Scottish Highers BBBC (widening access BCCC), with a further tier of BC at Advanced Higher and BB at Higher; BTEC: a relevant Extended Diploma with MMM (or DMM); IB Diploma 28 points including 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level (30 points tier also listed); HNC/HND: a relevant HNC with C in the Graded Unit (or B with 120 SCQF credits), or a relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units and 240 SCQF credits; SWAP Access BBB. IELTS Academic (international applicants): overall 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 5.5, reading 5.5, speaking 5.5; other English language tests are also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. England, Wales and Northern Ireland (rest of UK) tuition fee per year of study, subject to confirmation by the UK Government Source

International applicants: GBP 19,450 a year. International tuition fee per year of study before scholarships Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 or 3 years

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