MA Economics (Accelerated) 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Heriot-Watt University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 351-400QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 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

This accelerated three-year degree is suited to those who have completed A-Level qualifications. 

Economics is the study of how individuals, firms and governments make choices, and how these choices determine how 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. 

Our Economics degree will help you develop the required skills to investigate, analyse, and answer such questions. As your studies progress through years one, two and three of this accelerated MA (Hons) programme, you will study an increasing number of specialist economics courses. Our flexible degree structure lets you tailor your studies and follow your particular area of interest. It 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.   

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. Study begins at an introductory level, so you do not need to have previous knowledge of economics to study the programme. 

Throughout your studies, you’ll have opportunities to develop scholarship skills, undertake professional and employability development, and engage in reflective learning. Upon completion, you’ll be ready to progress into various opportunities in areas such as financial services, management of organisations, public service, and postgraduate education.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This accelerated three-year degree is suited to those who have completed A-Level qualifications. 

Economics is the study of how individuals, firms and governments make choices, and how these choices determine how 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. 

Our Economics degree will help you develop the required skills to investigate, analyse, and answer such questions. As your studies progress through years one, two and three of this accelerated MA (Hons) programme, you will study an increasing number of specialist economics courses. Our flexible degree structure lets you tailor your studies and follow your particular area of interest. It 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.   

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. Study begins at an introductory level, so you do not need to have previous knowledge of economics to study the programme. 

Throughout your studies, you’ll have opportunities to develop scholarship skills, undertake professional and employability development, and engage in reflective learning. Upon completion, you’ll be ready to progress into various opportunities in areas such as financial services, management of organisations, public service, and postgraduate education.

Admission Requirements

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6+
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78+
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  • Advanced Highers BB. Must include one of Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths, plus AABB at Higher. For applicants without Advanced Higher Maths a minimum of Higher Maths at B is required.
  • A-Levels ABB. Must include one of Accountancy, Business, Economics or Maths. For applicants without A-Level Maths, a minimum of AS Level Maths at C is required.
  • International Baccalaureate 34 points. Must include Higher Level 5 in Business Management and Higher Level 5 in one of Maths or Economics
  • BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in Business / Economics relevant subject and must include Maths.
  • HNC is not available for Year 2 entry
  • HND Business BB in graded units or HND Accountancy BBB in graded units.

3 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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