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Economics and Finance

Heriot-Watt University

Venues

Edinburgh Campus

Content

Finance courses are taught by academics and experienced practitioners, and you will have the opportunity to make use of the university’s state-of-the-art Bloomberg Finance Lab to gain employable, practical finance skills.

Throughout your studies, you’ll have opportunities to develop scholarship skills, undertake professional and employability development, and engage in reflective learning. The MA (Hons) Economics and Finance degree will equip you with a wide range of quantitative, analytical and communication skills to prepare you for career paths in business, management, marketing, banking, finance, policy analysis, civil service, academia and more.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at AABB (two sittings) plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BBBC (two sittings) plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

For entry to Level 2 you would require Advanced Highers at BB in relevant subjects + Highers at AAAB including Maths or Applications of Maths or AAABC with Maths or Applications of Maths at C.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MA Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

LN13

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

School of Social Sciences

Department

Economics

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.hw.ac.uk