MA Economics and Finance 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Heriot-Watt University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 351-400QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

20,536 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

6Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA (Hons) Economics and Finance programme at Heriot-Watt University will give you the skills to investigate, analyse and answer global economic questions, as well as a specialist understanding of financial theories and practice. 



Our joint degree does not require prior knowledge of the core disciplines of economics and finance – study begins at an introductory level and the degree has a flexible structure to enable you to tailor your studies to pursue your own career interests.  



Your learning will be underpinned by the knowledge of highly respected economists who design and teach our courses with a real-world focus that stems directly from their global research into economic issues.  



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. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA (Hons) Economics and Finance programme at Heriot-Watt University will give you the skills to investigate, analyse and answer global economic questions, as well as a specialist understanding of financial theories and practice. 



Our joint degree does not require prior knowledge of the core disciplines of economics and finance – study begins at an introductory level and the degree has a flexible structure to enable you to tailor your studies to pursue your own career interests.  



Your learning will be underpinned by the knowledge of highly respected economists who design and teach our courses with a real-world focus that stems directly from their global research into economic issues.  



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. 

Admission Requirements

6+
50+
78+
169+
29+
  • 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)

4 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

International
20,536 GBP

Scholarships

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Master Bachelors Open

Value

$21800

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Norway Early Bird Scholarship

Norway Early Bird Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$6000

Deadline

1 May 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

International Merit Scholarship

International Merit Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$2000

Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$525

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships
Master Bachelors Open

Value

25% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Jul 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Americas and Europe (Non-EU) Scholarship

Americas and Europe (Non-EU) Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$5000

Deadline

15 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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