Economics and Finance, MA (Hons)

Economics and Finance at the University of Aberdeen offers an excellent foundation for careers in international business and finance. This dynamic combination explores the global economy, including microeconomics of business and society, macroeconomics of world economies, and economic issues in political, social, and historical contexts. Taught by renowned experts like Professor Alex Kemp, the program emphasizes applied learning, while Finance provides essential skills in financial management, corporate finance, derivatives, and the stock market. Students gain practical experience through real-life scenarios, advanced software like the virtual Thomson Reuters Eikon trading floor, and interactions with employers in a diverse Business School environment.The curriculum includes a broad range of modules designed to build depth and breadth, enhancing career prospects. Assessment methods, such as coursework, practical evaluations, and examinations, develop transferable skills for employability, with honours projects typically based on written dissertations.

View all modules on the programme page to find out more about what you will be studying and when. University of Aberdeen modules are designed to give you breadth and depth to your degree. The range of modules you study will allow you to become proficient in all subjects which are directly relevant to your degree giving you greater career options.