Economics and Accountancy MA (Hons)

Home Undergraduate Economics Economics and Accountancy MA (Hons)Economics and Accountancy MA (Hons) How to apply »UCAS codeLN14QualificationMA (Hons)DurationUp to 4 yearsStudy locationEdinburghDelivery typeFull-timeOverviewProgramme contentEmployabilityEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewThe MA in Economics and Accountancy does not require prior knowledge of the core disciplines of economics and accountancy. Study begins at an introductory level and the degree has a flexible structure to enable students to tailor their studies so that they can pursue their own interests. As a result, graduates are able to embark upon successful careers, especially in accounting, banking, finance, the civil service and a wide range of management roles, and also pursue further study in economics and related disciplines.  Show key dataProgramme contentYear 1 Semester 1 Management in a Global Context Introductory Microeconomics Introduction to Accounting Introductory Maths Semester 2 Enterprise and its Business Environment Introductory Macroeconomics Introduction to Finance Elective Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 26% Independent study: 74% Assessment Written: 60% Practical: 6% Coursework: 34% Year 2 Semester 1 Intermediate Economics 1: Theory & Techniques (30 credits) Quantitative Methods Financial Reporting Semester 2 Intermediate Economics 2 Management Accounting in Organisations Statistical Techniques Elective Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 26% Independent study: 74% Assessment Written: 66% Practical: 0% Coursework: 34% Year 3 Semester 1 Introductory Econometrics Advanced Economics 1 Semester 2 Econometrics Project Advanced Economics 2 Across both semesters One Accountancy option Three electives Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 25% Independent study: 75% Assessment Written: 59% Practical: 0%...