Economics and Finance

Why Economics and Finance at Queen Mary?

A popular school 
10,000+  applications across study levels
Students from 96 different countries from around the world

• 4th in London for Economics and 4th in Accounting and Finance  (Complete University Guide 2024).
• 4th in London for Economics and 5th in Finance and Accounting  (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).
• 8th overall in the UK in the subject area of Economics and Econometrics, 4th for Research Outputs, and 10th for Research Impact (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
• Top 100 in the world (84) for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).
• Learn from academic staff from more than fifteen countries, as well as visit city professionals, bringing practical insights and experience into the classroom.
• Excellent facilities and resources - access to the latest banking and financial industry software and subscribe to the major statistical databases and software packages, used by economists in finance or in government inc. State-of-the-art computer labs with mathematical and trading software (eg Reuters and Bloomberg).
• Take practical optional elements to enhance your skills and knowledge, improve your employability prospects and assist with your future career plans.
• Be a part of the Queen Mary MSc Investment Fund (QUMMIF), a student-managed investment fund, based in the School of Economics and Finance, that currently has responsibility for over £40,000 of investments!

More reasons to study at Queen Mary

Queen Mary University of London is where previously unthinkable ideas are applied to the challenges facing the real world. We do this by being the most inclusive university of its kind, anywhere.

• We are one of 24 leading UK universities represented by the Russell Group.
• According to the Graduates Outcomes Survey 2021, 90 per cent of postgraduate and PhD graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduating.
• We are the most inclusive Russell Group University, and runner-up for UK University of the Year (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021).
• At Queen Mary, you get the safety and security of campus life, while living in one of the most exciting parts of London.