History and Economics | The University of Edinburgh

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Course summary

A joint degree in history and economics provides a rare opportunity to study these two disciplines together.

Economics is concerned with the mechanisms and incentives affecting resource allocation, while history is concerned with wider sources of change, including the political. History provides specific insights into why change occurs when it does, and emphasises the differing contexts in which ideas emerge and are used.

In studying MA (Master of Arts) History and Economics, you will combine the conceptual and mathematical approaches of economics with the contextual and archival approaches of history. This programme will give you the opportunity to develop your qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills.

Programme benefits

Benefit from the rare opportunity of studying History and Economics together.
Study at one of the UK’s largest and most international history departments, joining a vibrant culture of inquiry and debate led by our dedicated staff.
Our Economics staff make up one of the leading groups of economic theorists in Europe. We receive consistently high ratings for academic standards, teaching and learning resources.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: V200
Institution code:: E56

Open days

The University of Edinburgh - Postgraduate Discovery Day
18 Mar 2026, 09:00
Edinburgh

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Student Outcomes

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70 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

85 Go onto work and study

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