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Economics and Finance
- LN13 — BSc(Econ) (Hons)
- LN3Y — BSc(Econ) (Hons) with a Year Abroad
- LN3X — BSc(Econ) (Hons) with a Year Abroad with Foundation
- L1N3 — BSc(Econ) (Hons) with a Year in Industry
- L1N4 — BSc(Econ) (Hons) with a Year in Industry with Foundation
- LN3F — BSc(Econ) (Hons) with Foundation
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Economics and Finance BSc (Econ)
6 study options
Economics and Finance BSc(Econ) (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc(Econ) (Hons)
- Duration
- 3 years
- Start
- September 2026
- UCAS code
- LN13
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics.
Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions) - Home fees
- £9790
- Overseas fees
- £29450
Funding information
Paying your fees
Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad BSc(Econ) (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc(Econ) (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start
- September 2026
- UCAS code
- LN3Y
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics.
Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions) - Home fees
- £9790
- Overseas fees
- £29450
Funding information
Paying your fees
Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad with Foundation BSc(Econ) (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc(Econ) (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start
- September 2026
- UCAS code
- LN3X
- Institution code
- Q50
- Entry Requirements
- Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions)
- Home fees
- £9790
- Overseas fees
- £25500
Funding information
Paying your fees
Economics and Finance with a Year in Industry BSc(Econ) (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc(Econ) (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start
- September 2026
- UCAS code
- L1N3
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics.
Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions) - Home fees
- £9790
- Overseas fees
- £29450
Funding information
Paying your fees
Economics and Finance with a Year in Industry with Foundation BSc(Econ) (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc(Econ) (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start
- September 2026
- UCAS code
- L1N4
- Institution code
- Q50
- Entry Requirements
- Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions)
- Home fees
- £9790
- Overseas fees
- £25500
Funding information
Paying your fees
Economics and Finance with Foundation BSc(Econ) (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc(Econ) (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start
- September 2026
- UCAS code
- LN3F
- Institution code
- Q50
- Entry Requirements
- Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions)
- Home fees
- £9790
- Overseas fees
- £25500
Funding information
Paying your fees
Overview
Economics and finance are complex, fast-paced, and exciting. This course is for ambitious minds who want to get immersed.
Economics and Finance are at the heart of what we see on the news, whether that’s the impact of financial markets, soaring interest rates or challenges around global trade. Studying with us, you’ll look at the economy as a whole, but you’ll analyse the behaviour and motivations of individuals and companies too.
You’ll be immersed in industry from day one. Our academics will share how their research is informing policy and public debate. Step off campus and you’ll be near London’s financial centres, the City and Canary Wharf. We’re also connected to leaders within the Bank of England, HM Treasury, and other financial institutions and professional bodies.
Professional recognition
You can also register for the Investment Management Certificate exam to achieve an additional professional qualification highly valued by employers.
Success starts here
You’ll have access to real-life data with our Bloomberg trading terminals. You’ll also use an Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation (TWS) and FXCM FX Trading Station to analyse real-time financial market data and the relationships between economic variables.
Structure
You can complete your Economics and Finance degree in three, four or five years.
If you choose to spend a year in industry or study abroad, this will take place in Year 3, and the Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4.
If you are taking an integrated foundation year, this will take place before Year 1.
Year 0
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 1
Core and compulsory
- Personal and Career Development Plan 1
- Economics and Finance in Action
- Principles of Economics
- Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance
- World Economy
- Microeconomics I
- Macroeconomics I
- Foundations of Finance
- Statistical Methods in Economics
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 2
Core and compulsory
- Financial Statements and Analysis
- Microeconomics II
- Asset Pricing
- Econometrics 1
- Games and Strategies
- Corporate Finance and Valuation
- Personal and Career Development Plan 2
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 3
Core and compulsory
Guided elective
- Market Design
- Topics in Econometrics
- Economics Project II
- Economics Project I
- Applied Econometrics
- Business Cycles
- Environmental Economics
- Public Economics
- Macroeconomic Policy
- Labour Economics
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Health Economics
- Development Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- Political Economy
- History of Economic Thought
- Economics of Inequality
- Industrial Economics
- Economics of Innovation and Artificial Intelligence
- International Economics
- Trading in Financial Markets
- Sustainable Finance
- Economics Project II
- Economics Project I
- Futures and Options
- International Financial Strategy
- Finance Case Studies
- Portfolio Management
- Big Data Applications for Finance
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
The full programme details and description are available in our Programme and Module Directory
Study options
Apply for this degree with any of the following options. Take care to use the correct UCAS code - it may not be possible to change your selection later.
Integrated foundation year
International students can apply for our Economics and Finance BSc with an Integrated Foundation Year. The foundation year, taught on campus by Queen Mary lecturers, prepares you for the rest of the programme and can be started in September.
Year in industry
Develop your business skills and spend a year on placement – apply for our Economics and Finance BSc with a Year in Industry. You'll put your understanding of economics and finance into practice in a real-world environment, gaining invaluable experience for your future career.
Find out more about a year in industry
Year abroad
Go global and study abroad as part of your degree – apply for our Economics and Finance BSc with a Year Abroad. Queen Mary has links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia (partnerships vary for each degree programme).
Find out more about study abroad opportunities
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Student Testimonial
“I chose Queen Mary for Economics and Finance because I was impressed by the programme’s real-world applications. In modules like Asset Pricing, we look at Google and British Airways stocks and use our knowledge to diversify the stocks in the portfolio. You don’t necessarily get that experience elsewhere. Then there’s the diverse nature of the campus, where everyone comes together. It makes you feel like you fit in. That’s the Queen Mary difference, embracing individuality, using that to make an impact and to provide an environment where students can thrive.”
Teaching
Teaching and learning
You will receive approximately three hours of weekly contact time per module, comprising lectures led by academic staff and smaller classes.
For every hour spent in class, you’ll complete a further two to three hours of independent study.
Student Support at the School of Economics and Finance
As an Economics and Finance student, you will have full access to the university’s academic and pastoral support. You will be assigned an academic adviser who will guide and support you throughout your studies at Queen Mary.
Find out more about student support.
Assessment
Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in January and May.
Resources and facilities
You will study Economics and Finance in one of Queen Mary’s newest buildings – the Graduate Centre which opened in 2017. The £39m building was built with energy efficiency in mind, and provides excellent on-campus resources to aid your studies, including:
- Specialist facilities including two computer labs (64 PCs) which includes a trading lab with 25 Bloomberg terminals
- Modern learning spaces with lecture theatres, seminar rooms, and study areas
- Industry-standard software such as Stata, MATLAB, Mathematica, ArcGIS, and more, with some available for personal installation
- Access to financial and economic data platforms including Bloomberg, Macrobond, WRDS, The Economist, and the Financial Times
Find out more about our resources and facilities.
Entry requirements
| A-Level | Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. |
| IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include a minimum of 6 in Standard Level Mathematics, if not being studied at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Standard or Higher Level. Excludes Maths Studies. |
| BTEC | BTEC qualifications are considered for entry to this programme.\n |
| Access HE | We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction, and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Applicants will also be expected to achieve, or have already achieved, A-Level Mathematics at grade A. |
| GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5. |
| EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. \nFor further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq |
| Contextualised admissions | Our standard contextual offer: ABB with A in Maths at A-Level. \n\nOur enhanced contextual offer: BBB including Maths at A-Level. \n\nMore information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page. \n\nPlease note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered. |
| A-Level | Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. |
| IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include a minimum of 6 in Standard Level Mathematics, if not being studied at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Standard or Higher Level. Excludes Maths Studies. |
| BTEC | BTEC qualifications are considered for entry to this programme. |
| Access HE | We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction, and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Applicants will also be expected to achieve, or have already achieved, A-Level Mathematics at grade A. |
| GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5. |
| EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq |
| Contextualised admissions | Our standard contextual offer: ABB with A in Maths at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BBB including Maths at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page. Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered. |
The integrated foundation year is available to overseas students only. Exact entry requirements vary by country: generally, you will need a good high school leaving certificate (which will include GCSE Maths grade 6 or equivalent), a reference from your teacher and a personal statement.
Find detailed international entry requirements by country on the School of Economics and Finance website.
Visa
If you require a Tier 4 visa, you will need to take a Secure English Language Test (SELT).
| A-Level | Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. |
| IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include a minimum of 6 in Standard Level Mathematics, if not being studied at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Standard or Higher Level. Excludes Maths Studies. |
| BTEC | BTEC qualifications are considered for entry to this programme. |
| Access HE | We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction, and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Applicants will also be expected to achieve, or have already achieved, A-Level Mathematics at grade A. |
| GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5. |
| EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq |
| Contextualised admissions | Our standard contextual offer: ABB with A in Maths at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BBB including Maths at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page. Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered. |
The integrated foundation year is available to overseas students only. Exact entry requirements vary by country: generally, you will need a good high school leaving certificate (which will include GCSE Maths grade 6 or equivalent), a reference from your teacher and a personal statement.
Find detailed international entry requirements by country on the School of Economics and Finance website.
Visa
If you require a Tier 4 visa, you will need to take a Secure English Language Test (SELT).
The integrated foundation year is available to overseas students only. Exact entry requirements vary by country: generally, you will need a good high school leaving certificate (which will include GCSE Maths grade 6 or equivalent), a reference from your teacher and a personal statement.
Find detailed international entry requirements by country on the School of Economics and Finance website.
Visa
If you require a Tier 4 visa, you will need to take a Secure English Language Test (SELT).
Non-UK students
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. See the School of Economics and Finance entry requirements for detailed information by country.
English language
Find out more about our English Language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.
You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.
Further information
Funding
Loans and grants
UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.
Scholarships and bursaries
Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.
Scholarships are available for home, EU and international students. Specific funding is also available for students from the local area. International students may be eligible for a fee reduction. We offer means-tested funding, as well as subject-specific funding for many degrees.
Find out what scholarships and bursaries are available to you.
Support from Queen Mary
We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.
Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree, including:
- additional sources of funding
- planning your budget and cutting costs
- part-time and vacation work
- money for lone parents.
Careers
Your success story in this sector starts here. When you graduate, you’ll be ready for roles in everything from financial analysis to policy-making, consulting to technology management. If a career in economics, banking or finance is your calling, this programme will provide you with an impressive entry route – in addition to opening up pathways for postgraduate studies.
Recent BSc Economics and Finance graduates have been hired by:
- Deloitte
- EY
- KPMG
- HSBC
- Bloomberg
Career support
Queen Mary’s Careers and Enterprise provides students and recent graduates with support ranging from finding the right career, improving your CV, and organising work experience opportunities.
Within the School of Economics and Finance, you’ll also benefit from opportunities designed to boost your employability, including:
- Personal and Career Development Plan – a core module taken across all three years of your undergraduate degree, helping you build confidence, self-awareness, and career planning skills.
- Finance Trading Programme – an optional programme offering practical insight into financial markets and trading strategies.
- qNomics – an optional hands-on consultancy initiative where students work on real projects, developing skills in finance, economics, policy, and communication.
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About the School
The School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary is ranked in the top 100 for Economics & Econometrics in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.
As one of London’s top Schools of Economics and Finance, we provide a solid foundation in economic and financial theory and practice, driven by research-led teaching from experts in the field, ensuring that not only will you be studying at the cutting edge of these disciplines, but also across a wide range of extracurricular school activities to enhance your learning experience.
Our faculty members are recognised experts in their fields, who impact on policy making and public debate. The breadth and depth of our expertise allows us to offer courses in all major areas of economics and finance, and you'll be at the heart of the latest thinking and cutting-edge research.
Each year we run a varied programme of lectures and talks by guest speakers, attracting big names from the worlds of economics, business and politics. We also support two societies where you can meet others with a shared interest in economics, finance and investment. Our proximity to the City and Canary Wharf gives us strong industry links.