Economics / Economics (Econometrics) / Economics (Finance)

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Accounting and financeEconomics

About this course

We offer three MSc programmes that provide you with a high-quality and thorough training in economics and econometrics.

The programmes are research-oriented and are highly challenging, making heavy use of analytical theory, mathematics and statistics.

Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics

The Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics (SGPE) is part of a unique collaborative venture that combines the teaching expertise of eight Scottish universities:

* University of Aberdeen

* University of Dundee

* University of Edinburgh

* University of Glasgow

* Heriot-Watt University

* University of St Andrews

* University of Stirling

* University of Strathclyde

All three MSc programme degrees are awarded by the University of Edinburgh and are taught in Edinburgh by Economics faculty from the associated Scottish universities who belong to the SGPE.

Programme duration

The programmes last one year (or two years if taken part-time). Each route leads to the award of any of the following:

* MSc Economics

* MSc Economics (Finance)

* MSc Economics (Econometrics)

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
4124 Finance officers
3531 Brokers
3542 Importers and exporters
3534 Financial accounts managers

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics