Economics MA (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Economics MA (Hons) examines the macroeconomic challenges of national, regional and global economies together with the microeconomic behaviour of people and businesses. It is one of two Economics courses at Dundee (a BSc and an MA), differing mainly at Levels 1 and 2.

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

Macroeconomics of national, regional and global economies and the microeconomic behaviour of people and businesses.

Career pathways

Many graduates move into financial planning, investment, insurance, pensions and wider financial roles, and some follow the Chartered Accountancy route; others go into journalism, politics, marketing, communications, business statistics and general business roles.

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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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