Undergraduate Study

Queen Mary Business School combines academic excellence with the opportunities of studying in London, one of the world's leading business and financial centres. Students benefit from research-led teaching, strong links with industry, tailored careers support, and opportunities to develop professional skills alongside their studies. The Business School offers undergraduate programmes across accounting, finance, management, marketing and law-related disciplines, helping students build knowledge and experience that prepares them for a wide range of careers. Graduates of the Business School have secured roles in organisations such as HSBC, Deloitte, JP Morgan Chase & Co., KPMG, S&P Global, Apple, Amazon, Agros, Marriotts Hotels, Omnicom Media Group, Grant Thornton LLC, PwC, EY, UBS, Barclays Bankm Goldman Sachs Group, Morgan Stanley, Unilever, BBC, Spotify, LinkedIn, Reddit, Accenture, British Council, UK Civil Service, and many more.

The right undergraduate course depends on your interests, strengths and career goals. Queen Mary Business School offers programmes across areas including accounting, finance, business management, marketing and business analytics, each with its own focus and opportunities. Reviewing course structures, modules and career pathways can help you identify which programme best matches your ambitions. You can find this information by selecting the programme you're interested in from the selection above.

Yes. Several undergraduate programmes include an Integrated Foundation Year pathway, providing an additional year of study before progressing onto the full degree programme. This includes BSc Business Management, BSc Accounting and Management, BSc Marketing and Management, and BSc International Business Analytics. Queen Mary also offers an International Foundation Programme for international students who do not yet meet the requirements for direct entry to an undergraduate degree.

Many Queen Mary Business School undergraduate programmes offer opportunities such as a Year in Industry or Year Abroad pathway. This includes BSc Business Management, BSc Accounting and Management, BSc Marketing and Management, and BSc International Business Analytics.

Queen Mary offers opportunities to study business alongside other disciplines through joint honours programmes. If you are considering changing course after you enrol, this may be possible depending on factors such as course availability, academic requirements and programme regulations. You should discuss your options with the School as early as possible.

All Queen Mary Business School undergraduate programmes require AAA at A-level, or DDD for BTEC. The accounting programmes, including BSc Accountancy, BSc Accounting and Finance and BSc Accounting and Management, also require a level 7 in GCSE maths. We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International webpage for full details.

Yes. Queen Mary accepts BTEC qualifications, typically DDD, for a wide range of degree programmes, although some courses may require additional qualifications or specific subject requirements alongside a BTEC. Applicants should check the individual course requirements for full details. 

The Business School also offers the Step Ahead+ transition programme, which helps students from BTEC backgrounds prepare for university study before their first semester begins. 

Depending on your circumstances, alternative pathways may be available, including foundation year routes or preparatory programmes. It is also worth visiting our contextual calculator to check your eligibility. If you do not meet the entry requirements for your chosen course, you should review available pathways by speaking with the admissions team (admissions@qmul.ac.uk) for advice on your options.

The application deadline for equal consideration for the majority of Queen Mary courses is 14 January 2026. We encourage you apply through UCAS as early as possible.

Queen Mary students benefit from a vibrant London campus with dedicated study, social and support spaces. Business School students also have access to specialist academic support, careers and employability services, quantitative and academic writing support, mentoring opportunities and a global alumni network. From 2027, students will also benefit from a new state-of-the-art Business School building featuring innovative learning spaces, collaboration hubs, flexible study areas and facilities designed to support entrepreneurship. We recommend visiting your chosen course page for full details.

Students can access opportunities to gain professional experience during their studies, including programmes that offer a Year in Industry pathway. In addition, the School's careers support helps students connect with internships, employers and professional development opportunities. Queen Mary Business School students have secured a Year in Industry with companies including Deloitte, Wild, UBS, IBM, Coca-Cola, NHS Foundation Trust, Queen Mary Finance Office, BMW, Unileber, Reed and Mackay, and many more.

Queen Mary Business School offers industry mentoring and employability support designed to help students prepare for graduate careers. Students can access guidance and opportunities throughout their studies to build professional skills and experience and secure paid internships. Employability support is provided by the industry and partnerships team and Queen Mary careers centre.

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries designed to help make studying at Queen Mary more accessible. These include support based on academic achievement, household income and individual circumstances, as well as funding opportunities for international students. New funding opportunities may become available throughout the year, so we recommend visiting our scholarships page to explore the latest awards, eligibility criteria and application deadlines.

Visiting campus can be a valuable way to explore the Business School, meet staff and students, and learn more about your course options. Queen Mary's Open Days provide opportunities to discover the School and speak directly with current students and academic staff. We encourage you to come along and meet us in person!