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The University of Edinburgh: Economics / Economics (Econometrics) / Economics (Finance)
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Economics |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
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)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
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)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
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)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
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)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 27th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
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