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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

Economics with Management Science

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economics with Management Science course at University of Edinburgh.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A*,A*,A*

A*A*A* - A*AA. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at B or AS Mathematics at A. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£1,820 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
EU£29,600 per year
International£29,600 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: L1N2

Here's what University of Edinburgh says about its Economics with Management Science course.

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.

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.

Source: University of Edinburgh

Course details

Qualification

Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

Department

School of Economics

Location

Central area campus | Edinburgh

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Business studies

• Economics

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of Edinburgh reviews

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Based on 115 reviews from University of Edinburgh's students and alumni
5 star
30%
4 star
46%
3 star
16%
2 star
8%
1 star
0%
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1st year student

I love our student union, I think it is a great space and a good bar, however the student union club could do with a bit of work, making it more accessible and having a range of music. The drinks are a good price, and food deals are welcomed!

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1st year student

Campus is sociable and vibrant during the day and in the evening. There is lots to do throughout the week, but I do feel that this dies down quickly. I think overall it is very good, but that there could be better communication in showing students what is out there. rn

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1st year student

I haven't been made aware of financial support offered, but I know there is it out there, so potentially it could be advertised more. I would say that the university is adding to rising prices of 1st year student accommodation- not helping living in a city where renting student flats is already very...

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1st year student

I have had good communication with my student advisor, and have no complaints. However, I feel I have not needed to communicate lots with academic support, so maybe I am not the best representative. The same goes for welfare services.

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1st year student

These are great! The main library could be slightly larger or have more seating areas, just as it is often difficult to find a seat. But I love all the other libraries available, and the fact that our main one is 24/7.

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1st year student

I personally enjoy my course, but feel as if first year has been very broad. I understand all things need to be covered, but potentially there could be an evaluation of things everyone has learnt across Higher Scottish exams, A-level and international qualifications, to limit going over unnecessary ...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Economics with Management Science course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Economics
Business studies

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

81%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

87%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

72%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

89%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

74%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

81%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

72%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

56%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

77%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

73%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

50%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

61%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

58%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

86%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

80%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

79%

low

How well organised is your course?

75%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

84%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

49%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

86%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

71%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

57%

low

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

72%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

76%

low

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

79%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

72%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

79%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

79%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

66%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

80%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

67%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

77%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

77%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

53%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

70%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

71%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

82%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

84%

med

How well organised is your course?

81%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

87%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

86%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

85%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

64%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

83%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

73%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

67%

low

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

72%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

72%

low

Student information

The Economics with Management Science course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Business studies
Economics
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female59%Male41%
Where students come from
International54%UK46%
Student performance
2:1 or above92%
Number of students1,235
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
EconomicsA*
MathematicsA
Business StudiesA*
GeographyA
BiologyA
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female48%Male52%
Where students come from
International49%UK51%
Student performance
2:1 or above89%
Number of students1,420
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA*
EconomicsA*
HistoryA*
Further MathematicsA*
PhysicsA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Economics with Management Science at University of Edinburgh.

Earnings after graduation

The Economics with Management Science course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Edinburgh graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Economics
Business and management

Earnings

£32.5k

First year after graduation

£44.9k

Third year after graduation

£57.3k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£26.6k

First year after graduation

£38k

Third year after graduation

£44.2k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Economics with Management Science.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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