University of Edinburgh
Economics and Politics
Typical offer rate
53–63%
moderate entry
Typical entry
A*A*A*
Grad employment
100%
15 months after
In professional roles
90%
Median grad salary
£34,500
15 months after
The University of Edinburgh's Economics and Politics pairs economic theory and quantitative analysis with the study of political institutions, policy-making and comparative government. The two disciplines are closely related, and the combination allows students to examine how economic and political forces interact. The offer rate is moderate; offers are made around A*A*A* at A-level.
How hard is it to get in?
The typical applicant to Economics and Politics at University of Edinburgh has a 53–63% chance of an offer, moderate by UK standards. Most offers are made around A*A*A* at A-level. That baseline is course-typical. Your own chance depends on your grades, subjects and the rest of your profile.
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Estimate my chancesEntry requirements
- Typical A-level grades: A*A*A*
- UCAS tariff: 168–168 points
About University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh is an ancient university founded in 1582, one of the oldest and most distinguished in the country, asking among the highest entry grades anywhere.
Full details and how to apply are on the university's official course page: University of Edinburgh · Economics and Politics
Offer rate and graduate-outcome figures are course-typical baselines derived from UK admissions and HESA data; they are estimates, not guarantees. Your personalised offer likelihood is calculated in the Unimetrica app.