Prospective Undergraduate Students

Your undergraduate degree in Economics will cover a comprehensive range of subjects, equipping you for further study and professional life.

The last two years of your Economics degree offer opportunity for deeper study of essential themes learned in the first two years.

Details of possible subject combinations for a joint honours degree with Economics

Workload details across the four years of the economics degree

A summary of student support services available from the School of Economics and the University.

We are very lucky to have vibrant and active student societies that are at the core of our student community. 

A short introduction to what the study of Economics is, and what kind of research we do in the School.

You have an opportunity to spend your third year studying abroad, with a wide variety of destinations in all over the world to choose from.

The University of Edinburgh is listed as one of the best in the world for the international mobility of its students.

These are some of our students' thoughts on what it's like to study economics at the University of Edinburgh.

Information on the application process and who to contact for your queries.

Where we are located and how to arrange a visit.

If you are outside of the UK and interested in joining us, please refer to the links on this page.

The University of Edinburgh is committed to equal opportunities for disabled staff and students.