Economics / Economics (Econometrics) / Economics (Finance)

We offer three 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 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)

Find out more about studying economics with us:

• Why study economics with us

Our 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.

Our graduates have found employment in a wide variety of private and public organisations in the UK and abroad including:

• financial services
• Civil Service
• UK Government Economic Service
• Department for International Development
• economists with overseas development agencies and international institutions
• research economists with journals and media agencies

Further study

Our programmes are research-oriented and act as a pathway into study globally.

Our programmes are the only Economics and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognised pathway to economics study in Scotland.

• Attend a pre-application information session
• Research partner institutions
• Read the relevant Exchange Application Guide
• Complete online application
• Peer marking (university-wide applications only)