Program Overview

Economics and Mathematics, MA

Introduction

Economics and Mathematics at Aberdeen gets to grips with the global economy, exploring the many factors that influence wealth from a social and financial perspective, with the added advantage of the highly-developed critical skills in logical and analytical thinking which employers seek today. This programme will help set you apart as an outstanding candidate with potential to go right to the top in whichever sector you choose.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MA
• Duration: 48 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• UCAS Code: LG11
• Pathway Programme Available: Undergraduate Foundation Programme

What You'll Study

Year 1

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Academic Writing for Business (AW1003)
  • The Economics of Business and Society (EC1006)
  • Calculus 1 (MA1005)
  • Algebra (MA1006)
  • The Global Economy (EC1506)
  • Calculus II (MA1508)
  • Set Theory (MA1511)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)

Year 2

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Intermediate Microeconomics (EC2003)
  • Analysis i (MA2009)
  • Linear Algebra i (MA2008)
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics (EC2503)
  • Analysis II (MA2509)
  • Linear Algebra II (MA2508)
  • Building Skills and Experience for Career Success (PD2002)

Year 3

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Analysis III (MX3035)
  • Group Theory (MX3020)
  • Analysis Iv (MX3535)

Year 4

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Complex Analysis (MX4557)

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

• SQA Highers:
  • Standard: AABB
  • Minimum: BBB
  • Adjusted: BB
• A LEVELS:
  • Standard: BBB
  • Minimum: BBC
  • Adjusted: CCC
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3

Fees and Funding

• Tuition Fees:
  • England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535
  • EU / International students: £20,800
  • Self-funded international students commencing eligible undergraduate programmes in 2025/26 will receive a £6,000 tuition waiver for every year of their programme
  • Home Students: £1,820

Careers

• There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability.

Our Experts

• You will be taught by a range of experts including professors, lecturers, teaching fellows and postgraduate tutors.