About MA (hons) Economics in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Economics is the study of how individuals, firms and governments make choices, and how these choices determine the way in which resources are distributed across society. It helps us understand and improve decision-making for ourselves, organisations and societies, and it throws light on issues as diverse as the environment, unemployment, inflation, poverty, globalisation and trade.

This degree will give you the skills to investigate, analyse and answer such questions. Your learning will be underpinned by the knowledge of highly respected economists who design and teach our courses with a global outlook and real-world focus, stemming directly from their research into global economic issues.

Entry requirements

• Year 1

  Standard entry requirements

• Highers AABB (over two sittings)
• A-Levels BBC - ABB
• Int. Baccalaureate 29 points
• BTEC DDM (Accountancy, Business, Economics, Finance preferred)
• HNC B in graded unit (Accounting or Business preferred)

• Minimum entry requirements*

• Highers BBBC
• A-Levels BBC - ABB

• * Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

• live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or
• are care experienced.

• We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements

  Year 2

• Advanced Highers BB (AAAB at Higher to include Maths or AAAB plus Maths Higher C)
• A-Levels ABB (at least one of the following preferred: Accounting, Business or Economics and AS Level Maths C)
• Int. Baccalaureate 34 points (including Maths or Economics at Higher Level 5)
• HND BB in graded units (Accounting or Business required)
• BTEC DDD
• Global College Successful completion of Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Accounting, Economics and Business Management

Heriot-Watt University Highlights

Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.