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MA Economics and Politics

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Economics
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction74%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work65%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Economics graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£24,500
£36,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Economics graduates nationally earn £20,000–£54,000 (1861 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
40%
02
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
40%
03
Media Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Sales occupations
10%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (64% response rate)

77%
Teaching Quality
45%
Assessment & Feedback
63%
Academic Support
67%
Organisation
79%
Learning Resources
38%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

128-143
10%
160-175
25%
208-223
15%
224-239
25%
240+
30%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

53%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

60%Business, Research and Administrative
52%Finance
45%Media
40%Sales

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track