About the 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.

　　Our MSc programmes will equip you with the tools a professional economist needs to work in government or in international organisations, to conduct economic research.

　　We deliver rigorous training in the core areas of economics to give you comprehensive knowledge in the latest analytical and quantitative techniques.

　　You will also gain a firm grounding in mathematical and econometric techniques, as well as microeconomics and macroeconomics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Edinburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Edinburgh

A strong UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in economics or mathematics related subjects. We look for high grades from your undergraduate studies covering calculus and integration, probability theory and linear algebra. Some applicants may receive an offer that is conditional on successful completion of our SGPE Summer School. You can apply without having a graduate admissions exam result (GRE or GMAT). Your application, however, may be substantially stronger if you do include such a result. We generally look for a quantitative reasoning result in the 80th percentile or higher. We do not formally consider results from the Verbal and Analytical sections in our assessment of your application.

　　IELTS: total 7.0 (at least 6.5 in reading and listening, and 6.0 in all other sections)

　　TOEFL-iBT: total 100 (at least 23 in listening and reading, and 20 in speaking and writing).

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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　　THE World ranking12th / 130

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