Economics with Management Science MA (Hons)

Level: Undergraduate

Subject: Economics

Year of entry: 2026

Key facts

UCAS Code

L1N2

Award

MA (Hons)

Duration of study

4 years

Delivery

Full-time

Study location

Central Area

Start date

September 2026

School

School of Economics

College

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Study abroad

Available

Accreditation

Available

Placement

No

Open days and events

About the degree programme

This programme combines the study of economics with fundamental management science modelling techniques and applications, such as:

  • linear programming
  • simulation
  • stochastic modelling
  • supply chain management
  • maintenance
  • queueing systems

The programme will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of both subjects.

This will be relevant if you want to pursue a technical career in areas such as business or financial analysis and insurance, or if you want to proceed to graduate study of economics or management science.

How long it takes to complete this degree programme

This programme is studied over 4 years.

A key benefit to studying a 4-year degree programme is that you have the flexibility to study a range of subjects, outside your chosen degree programme, in Year 1 and Year 2.

This allows you the opportunity to study other courses that interest you or enhance your degree. By the end of Year 2, you can decide which of these subject areas you want to focus on in the honours years of your programme.

How long it takes to complete our degree programmes

Programme rankings

  • Ranked in the UK's top 10 universities for economics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

Programme benefits

  • Our staff makes up one of the leading groups of economic theorists in Europe. We are the base for the Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics.
  • We receive consistently high ratings for academic standards, teaching and learning resources.
  • You will join a vibrant learning community home to active and engaged student societies like the Economics Society and the Edinburgh University Trading and Investment Club.

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Use the dropdowns to find out your entry requirements.

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Tuition fees for MA (Hons) Economics with Management Science

View the tuition fees for one academic year of MA (Hons) Economics with Management Science.

Tuition fees for this programme

Additional costs

Textbooks are required, which cost about £100.

Accommodation and living costs

You need to cover your accommodation and living costs for the duration of your programme.

We estimate that a single student can potentially spend a maximum of £920 to £2,257 on living costs each month, depending on your accommodation.

This estimate covers the costs of:

  • accommodation
  • food
  • utility bills
  • travel within Edinburgh
  • health and wellbeing costs

See a breakdown of living costs

Scholarships and funding

Funding information

You can find detailed information on financial support available, based on where you are living, in our funding section.

Funding

What you will study

You will study:

  • Economics 1
  • four further courses
Find Year 1 courses (2024-2025 academic year)

You will study:

  • Economics 2
  • Statistical Methods for Economics
  • Business Analytics and Information Systems

You will also take either Principles of Finance or Business Economics and one further course.

Find Year 2 courses (2024-2025 academic year)

You will study:

  • Topics in Microeconomics
  • Essentials of Econometrics
  • Topics in Macroeconomics
  • Applications of Econometrics
  • Management Science and Operations Analytics

You will also take one economics or business honours option course.

Find Year 3 courses (2024-2025 academic year)

You will complete an economics honours dissertation.

You will also study:

  • either Mathematical Programming in Advanced Analytics or Decision Analytics
  • one business studies honours course
  • two economics honours courses
Find Year 4 courses (2024-2025 academic year)

Study abroad

The School of Economics exchange programme offers opportunities to study in:

  • USA
  • Europe

The University's exchange programmes are spread all over the world.

What are my options for going abroad?

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

Courses are taught through a combination of:

  • lectures
  • seminars
  • tutorials
  • workshops
  • web-based learning

Assessment

You will be assessed by exams and coursework, including:

  • problem sets
  • essays
  • project reports
  • presentations

In Year 4 you will complete an honours dissertation.

Support for your studies

You will have access to a range of support services if you need them throughout your degree.

We will assign you to a school adviser, and this should be the first person to contact if you need help. They can guide you to other University service teams depending on what support you need.

Academic support and guidance

Peer-Assisted Learning Scheme (PALS)

The peer-assisted learning scheme aims to help first-year students transition into higher education, develop their learning and study strategies, as well as to provide opportunities to socialise.

Where you will study

Study location

Teaching takes place across the Central Area campus.

Academic facilities

You will have access to the University's libraries and computer labs.

Accreditation

Business School programmes are accredited by a range of world-leading business education organisations and professional bodies. We have strong links to the world of practice through research, consultancy and teaching.

Details of our accreditation and rankings

This programme holds double accreditation from international ranking bodies:

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  • European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)

Career paths

Our graduates are highly regarded by employers.

The skills you develop will equip you for careers in areas such as:

  • accountancy
  • business
  • management
  • consultancy
  • work in aid agencies
  • not-for-profit organisations
  • government departments

Many graduates have entered the finance sector as some large financial firms actively recruit Edinburgh graduates.

Careers Service

Our Careers Service can help you to fully develop your potential and achieve your future goals.

The Careers Service supports you not only while you are studying at the University, but also for up to two years after you finish your studies.

With the Careers Service, you can:

  • access digital resources to help you understand your skills and strengths
  • try different types of experiences and reflect on how and what you develop
  • get help finding work, including part-time jobs, vacation work, internships and graduate jobs
  • attend careers events and practice interviews
  • get information and advice to help you make informed decisions

Visit the Careers Service website

Further study

After you complete your programme, you may want to go onto further study at Edinburgh or a different university. You could progress to:

  • a masters degree
  • a postgraduate diploma or certificate
  • a PhD
  • a second undergraduate degree

Find out about options for further study

How to apply

You must submit a full application through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) before the relevant deadline.

Guidance on applying through UCAS

What you need to apply

As part of your application, you will need:

  • your academic qualifications
  • a personal statement
  • evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications)
  • a reference

How we select

If you have met, or are predicted to meet, all our entry requirements by the relevant deadline, then your application will go into our selection process.

As part of this selection process, we will review all the information you submit in your UCAS application when we decide who to select for this degree programme.

How we select applicants

When to apply

  • 2026 entry UCAS deadline: 14 January 2026 (6:00pm GMT)

This is the deadline for all UK, EU and international applicants to non-medicine and veterinary medicine programmes.

To find out if any degree programmes have spaces after 14 January 2026, search the University of Edinburgh on the UCAS website.

Search degrees that are open on the UCAS website

Key application dates and deadlines

After you apply

After you have applied for your degree programme, we suggest you have a look at the following information to help you prepare for university:

Applying as an international student

As an international student, you apply for this degree programme through UCAS.  

Find out more about applying through UCAS  

Visas and immigration 

If you do not have the right to live in the UK, you will need to apply for and secure a Student visa before the start date of your degree programme.  

Our Student Immigration Service can help you with the Student visa application process. 

Applying for a visa  

Agents  

An education agent is someone who can help you with the application process as an international student. 

We work with education agents around the world and have a list of local offices you can contact.  

Find contact details for an education agent

Accommodation

We guarantee an offer of University accommodation for all new, single undergraduate students from outside Edinburgh. To be eligible, you need to meet all criteria and apply for accommodation by 16 August in the year of your entry to the University.

University accommodation website

Accommodation guarantee criteria

If you prefer to live elsewhere, we can offer you advice on finding accommodation in Edinburgh.

Accommodation information from the Edinburgh University Students' Association Advice Place

Societies and clubs

You will join a vibrant learning community home to active and engaged student societies like the Economics Society and the Edinburgh University Trading and Investment Club, which holds the UK’s biggest student-run investment portfolio.

Our societies run events and activities throughout the year.

Societies

Sports clubs

The city of Edinburgh

Scotland's inspiring capital will form the background to your studies — a city with an irresistible blend of history, natural beauty and modern city life.

Find out more about living in Edinburgh

Health and wellbeing support

You will have access to free health and wellbeing services throughout your time at university if you need them.

The support services we offer include:

  • a student counselling service
  • a health centre (doctor's surgery)
  • support if you're living in University accommodation
  • dedicated help and support if you have a disability or need adjustment

Health and wellbeing support services

Contact us

Contact us through our enquiry team if you have any questions about this programme.

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Data for Economics with Management Science (Full time) at University of Edinburgh, over two years

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