Economic Studies
Financial Economics, Business Economics with Marketing
MA (Hons) or BSc (Hons)
Scotland was the birthplace of modern economics but the profession is now truly international. Our staff hold qualifications from major universities around the world, publish research in leading international journals and regularly present work at international conferences.
So if you want to understand how the economy works and the world of business and finance then there is no better place to study than at Dundee.
Why study Economic Studies at Dundee?
Dundee offers a flexible Honours programme in business, economics and finance enabling you to choose a combination of subjects that best suits your aptitudes and aspirations. You can choose to take either an MA if your interests and background lie mainly in the arts and social sciences or a BSc if you lean more towards mathematics, computing and the physical sciences.
If you want to train as an economist then the economics degree will provide you with all you need while offering the greatest flexibility in your future career choices. If, however, you decide on a career in business then you can choose the Business Economics with Marketing degree which focuses on the business environment. The third possibility is the Financial Economics degree for those attracted by the opportunities in the financial sector.
The skills you will acquire will provide you with an excellent foundation for your future life and career.
What's so good about Economic Studies at Dundee?
Study abroad
We have established exchange programmes allowing you the opportunity to complete part of your degree in Europe, Canada or the United States through the Erasmus and Transatlantic Student Exchange Schemes.
Degree Combinations
MA Degree Programmes
- MA Economics
- MA Economics and European Studies
- MA Economics with French
- MA Economics with German
- MA Economics and History
- MA Economics and International Politics
- MA Economics and Politics
- MA Economics with Spanish
- MA Business Economics with Marketing
- MA Business Economics with Marketing American Studies
- MA Business Economics with Marketing and European Studies
- MA Business Economics with Marketing with French
- MA Business Economics with Marketing with German
- MA Business Economics with Marketing and Geography
- MA Business Economics with Marketing and History
- MA Business Economics with Marketing and Mathematics
- MA Business Economics with Marketing and Politics
- MA Business Economics with Marketing and Psychology
- MA Business Economics with Marketing with Spanish
- MA Financial Economics
- MA Financial Economics with French
- MA Financial Economics with German
- MA Financial Economics with Spanish
- MA Spatial Economics and Development
BSc Degree Programmes
- BSc Economics
- BSc Economics and Mathematics
- BSc Financial Economics
- BSc Financial Economics and Mathematics
- BSc Business Economics with Marketing
Related Courses at Dundee
Teaching & Assessment
This course is taught by the Economic Studies team based in the School of Business.
Our approach introduces you to modern analytical and problem solving skills that are important to professional economists and the wider business community.
Careers
A wide range of possibilities is open to you when you graduate in economic studies. Alongside your specific subject knowledge, your degree will provide you with a valuable range of skills that can be used in many different careers such as:
- selecting and analysing information
- solving both abstract and practical problems
- understanding and interpreting numerical and graphical data
- thinking logically and laterally
- communicating your ideas concisely
In recent years our graduates have found employment in many walks of life. Some have decided to pursue careers as professional economists and have gone on to work for the UK Government Economic Service or the Scottish Government. Others have taken up careers in finance or in general management, working for banking multinationals, major consultancies and marketing departments.
To help students with their job search, we organise sessions on career prospects where potential employers are invited to talk to students about future opportunities.
Entry Requirements
The following are the minimum requirements, please note qualifications have to be obtained at the first sitting of examinations.
Courses starting September 2011
Level 1 entry
| Qualification | Grade |
| SQA Higher | BBBB |
| GCE A-Level | BCC |
| ILC Higher | BBBB |
| IB Diploma | 30 points (including 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level) |
| Essential Subjects | MA Honours - None, but see requirements for other Joint Honours subjects BSc Honours - Science or Mathematics at SQA Higher, GCE A-Level, ILC Higher or IB Higher Level, and see requirements for other Joint Honours subjects |
Advanced Entry (to Level 2)
| Qualification | Grade |
| SQA Advanced Higher | BB (Advanced Higher) + BB (Higher) in different subjects |
| GCE A-Level | ABB |
| IB Diploma | 34 points (including 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level) |
| Essential Subjects | MA Honours - None, but see requirements for other Joint Honours subjects BSc Honours - Economics or Mathematics at SQA Advanced Higher, GCE A-Level, or IB Higher Level, and see requirements for other Joint Honours subjects |
Other Qualifications
| Qualification | Grade |
| SQA | A relevant HNC with grade B in the Graded Unit (Level 1 entry) MA Honours - A relevant HNC with grade A in the Graded Unit and 120 SCQF points or a relevant HND with grade BB in the Graded Units (Level 2 entry) BSc Honours - A relevant HND with grade BB in the graded units or a relevant HNC with grade A in the graded unit (Level 2 entry) |
| Scottish Baccalaureate | Pass with CC at Advanced Higher (Level 1 entry) Pass with BB at Advanced Higher (Level 2 entry) |
| SWAP Access Programmes | Relevant subjects with ABB grades to include English Literature/Language at SCQF Level 6 and Communication 4 plus Literature 1 (Level 1 entry) |
| EDEXCEL | A relevant HNC with Merits in appropriate modules (Level 1 entry) A relevant HND with Merits in appropriate modules (Level 2 entry) |
| BTEC | A relevant National Diploma with DMM (Level 1 entry) A relevant National Diploma with DDM (Level 2 entry) |
| Advanced Diploma | Grade C with ASL-A Level at B (Level 1 entry) Grade B with ASL-A Level at A (Level 2 entry) |
| Welsh Baccalaureate | Pass with A Levels at BC (Level 1 entry) Pass with A Levels at AB (Level 2 entry) |
| For BSc versions of Economics (including Business Economics with Marketing and Financial Economics), a science background equivalent to that required for SQA Higher/Advanced Higher and GCE A-Level entry is required. | |
| Applicants with alternative overseas qualifications should visit the relevant country page on our International website. | |
Joint Honours Degrees
For details of typical entry requirements for joint honours degrees, please visit the relevant webpage for the other subject.
Courses starting September 2012
Level 1 entry
| Qualification | Grade |
| SQA Higher | ABBB |
| GCE A-Level | BCC |
| ILC Higher | ABBB |
| IB Diploma | 30 points (including 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level) |
| Essential Subjects | MA Honours - None, but see requirements for other Joint Honours subjects BSc Honours - Science or Mathematics at SQA Higher, GCE A-Level, ILC Higher or IB Higher Level, and see requirements for other Joint Honours subjects |
Advanced Entry (to Level 2)
| Qualification | Grade |
| SQA Advanced Higher | BB (Advanced Higher) + BB (Higher) in different subjects |
| GCE A-Level | ABB |
| IB Diploma | 34 points (including 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level) |
| Essential Subjects | MA Honours - None, but see requirements for other Joint Honours subjects BSc Honours - Economics or Mathematics at SQA Advanced Higher, GCE A-Level, or IB Higher Level, and see requirements for other Joint Honours subjects |
Other Qualifications
| Qualification | Grade |
| SQA | A relevant HNC with grade B in the Graded Unit (Level 1 entry) A relevant HND with grade BB in the Graded Units (Level 2 entry) |
| Scottish Baccalaureate | Pass with CC at Advanced Higher (Level 1 entry) Pass with BB at Advanced Higher (Level 2 entry) |
| SWAP Access Programmes | Relevant subjects with ABB grades to include English Literature/Language at SCQF Level 6 and Communication 4 plus Literature 1 (Level 1 entry) |
| EDEXCEL | A relevant HNC with Merits in all modules (Level 1 entry) A relevant HND with Merits in all modules (Level 2 entry) |
| BTEC | A relevant National Diploma with DMM (Level 1 entry) A relevant National Diploma with DDM (Level 2 entry) |
| Advanced Diploma | Grade C with ASL-A Level at B (Level 1 entry) Grade B with ASL-A Level at A (Level 2 entry) |
| Welsh Baccalaureate | Pass with A Levels at BC (Level 1 entry) Pass with A Levels at AB (Level 2 entry) |
| For BSc versions of Economics (including Business Economics with Marketing and Financial Economics), a science background equivalent to that required for SQA Higher/Advanced Higher and GCE A-Level entry is required. | |
| Applicants with alternative overseas qualifications should visit the relevant country page on our International website. | |
Joint Honours Degrees
For details of typical entry requirements for joint honours degrees, please visit the relevant webpage for the other subject.
Fees and Funding
There have been many changes to the arrangements for funding students entering higher education in recent years, yet a degree from the University of Dundee, with its high rate of employment success, remains a cost-effective option.
The fees you pay will, in most cases, depend on your current country of residence.
| Fee category | Fees for students starting September 2012 | Scholarships & Bursaries applicable |
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| Scottish students | You can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have your tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. The 2012 fee will be announced in March 2012, the 2011 fee was £1,820. |
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| Students from the rest of the UK | £9,000 per year, for a maximum of 3 years, even if you are studying a four year degree. You can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company. |
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| EU students | You can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have your tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. The 2012 fee will be announced in March 2012, the 2011 fee was £1,820. |
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| Overseas students (non-EU) | £9,700 per year. |
The fee shown is annual, and may be subject to an increase each year.
Living Costs
- Dundee is ranked as one of the most affordable places for students to live in the UK, and the cost of living is around 15% cheaper than the UK average.
- Increasing numbers of students are successfully undertaking part-time work to supplement their income. You can get advice from our Careers Service, both about job opportunities and how to find a suitable study/work/life balance. EU and international students are also allowed to work up to 20 hours per week.
- As a student in Scotland, you have free access to the National Health Service. Visits to doctors and hospitals, as well as prescriptions, sight tests and dental checkups, are available free of charge.
Your Application
All applications must be made through UCAS
UCAS Codes
Institution Code: D65
| Degree | UCAS Codes |
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| MA Business Economics with Marketing | LN15 |
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| MA Economics | L100 |
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| MA Financial Economics | L114 |
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| MA Spatial Economics and Development | LK14 |
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| MA Business Economics with Marketing and American Studies | TLN0 |
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| MA Business Economics with Marketing and European Studies | LNR0 |
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| MA Business Economics with Marketing and Geography | LLN0 |
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| MA Business Economics with Marketing and History | LNV0 |
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| MA Business Economics with Marketing and Mathematics | LNG0 |
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| MA Business Economics with Marketing and Politics | L0N0 |
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| MA Business Economics with Marketing and Psychology | LNC0 |
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| MA Business Economics with Marketing with French | LRN0 |
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| MA Business Economics with Marketing with German | RLN0 |
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| MA Business Economics with Marketing with Spanish | RNL0 |
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| MA Economics and European Studies | LR18 |
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| MA Economics and History | LV11 |
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| MA Economics and International Relations | LLD2 |
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| MA Economics and Politics | LL12 |
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| MA Economics with French | L1R1 |
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| MA Economics with German | L1R2 |
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| MA Economics with Spanish | L1R4 |
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| MA Financial Economics with French | L1RC |
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| MA Financial Economics with German | L1RF |
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| MA Financial Economics with Spanish | L1RK |
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| BSc Degree Programmes | ||
| BSc Economics | L101 |
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| BSc Financial Economics | L111 |
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| BSc Business Economics with Marketing | L1N5 |
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| BSc Economics and Mathematics | GL11 |
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| BSc Financial Economics and Mathematics | GLD1 |
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UCAS Application Process
International Applicants
We have information specifically for international applicants on our International website:
- Your Home Country - including information about qualifications from individual countries
- Fees and Funding
- English Language Requirements
- International Student Support
What skills, qualities and experience do I need?
The Dundee MA degrees follow the distinctive pattern of many Scottish universities by offering a broad-based education that requires you to study a number of different subjects in Levels 1 and 2 (Level 2 only for the Advanced Entry Honours degrees). You do not have to finalise your choice of degree course until you are better able to appreciate both the nature of the subjects you are studying and the relationships between them. However, you must make an initial choice of course on the application form and we would expect you to provide some evidence of your enthusiasm for your chosen course and details of any relevant experience.
We use a range of learning methods at Dundee: you will be expected to respond to the information and advice provided by academic staff, especially in lectures; to prepare for and participate in tutorial discussion or to work in practical classes; to work individually or in groups on set assignments such as essays and projects; and to 'read round' the subject. Consequently, we are looking for evidence that you are capable of working systematically, of responding to the guidance of your teachers, and that you have both the ability and enthusiasm to successfully complete a degree programme.
Economic Studies at Dundee offers flexible Honours courses in business, economics and finance enabling you to choose a combination of modules that best suits your aptitude and aspirations. We provide a fresh introduction to the subject which is suitable both for those that have studied economics or business before and for those that have not previously done so. However, previous study of economics or business would be an advantage for entry to the 3 Year Honours degrees.
A degree in Economic Studies develops analytical and problem-solving skills, so an ability to demonstrate numerical and computing skills will be an advantage. However we do not require Mathematics at Higher/A Level as all relevant concepts and techniques will be taught as an integral part of your course. Indeed, strong communication and team-working skills are equally important for the successful study of economics at Dundee.
Tips for your application
What is important to us, in your application, is the evidence provided by the grades you have attained, or are predicted to attain, in your examinations, along with whatever you and your referee can point to indicating both your special interest in any of our subject areas, and your general liveliness of mind.
Your personal statement is an opportunity to say why you should be offered a place to study in Dundee. We are looking for applicants with an ability to express opinions clearly with reasoned support and evidence, who are open to critical guidance, and who have a commitment to high standards of achievement in all they do. These qualities can be demonstrated through academic attainment, paid or voluntary work, and extra-curricular activities of all kinds.
Referees should concisely indicate your analytical abilities, communication skills, capacity for academic work, and commitment to your studies. We will be interested to hear about examples of initiative, leadership, and any evidence of organisational skills. Indicators of a positive outlook and engagement with social and cultural activities will be welcome, as will an assessment of your potential to develop in the university environment.
We will consider applications to one or more courses at Dundee: each application will be considered on its merits.
However, it's not advisable to apply to otherwise identical degree courses in Economics, Business Economics with Marketing, or Financial Economics (except to distinguish between the MA and BSc degree programmes), as students can freely transfer between courses within Economic Studies after beginning their studies.
We are looking for applicants who either have achieved, or will achieve, the published requirements in terms of Highers, Advanced Highers, A-Levels or acceptable alternative qualifications.
Advanced Entry Honours Degree
It is possible to study for most of our honours degrees in 3 years if you have the required grades and subjects as listed in the Entry Requirements section. There are definite advantages to considering this route as the time needed to study is reduced by one year which enables you to start working and earning earlier.
Any questions?
If you have any further questions about the application process, please contact:
Home / EU applicants
Naseem Ahmad (Miss)
Admissions & Student Recruitment
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 388 074 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 388 074 (from outside the UK)
Email: ContactUs@dundee.ac.uk
International applicants
International Office
Admissions & Student Recruitment
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 388 111 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 388 111 (from outside the UK)
Email: ContactUs@dundee.ac.uk


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