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Economics MSc

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• 1 year Full time degree: £14,850 per year (UK)
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Law and Economics LLM

• 1 year Full time degree: £18,850 per year (UK)
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• 2 years Full time degree: £14,850 per year (UK)
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• Microeconomics II- Core
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5th QMUL Economics and Finance Workshop on 25-26 May!

25th may 2023 @ 8:00 am - 26th may 2023 @ 5:00 pm.

About the Workshop The School of Economics and Finance of Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is hosting the 5th annual workshop for PhD & Postdoctoral students. The workshop is organised by QMUL PhD students and aims to bring together researchers from all areas of Economics and Finance to create a stimulating environment for participants to discuss pressing issues in their fields and receive valuable feedback on their work.

The two-day workshop will consist of a mix of parallel and plenary sessions covering the following broad research fields: Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Finance, Theoretical Microeconomics, and Applied Microeconomics. This year, the conference features keynote speeches by Douglas Gollin (Oxford University) and Noam Yuchtman (LSE).

Presentations will be followed by a discussion led by a PhD student. Authors of selected papers might be asked to also discuss a paper related to their field of research. The scientific committee, consisting of QMUL PhD students and faculty members , will select two papers that will be awarded the Best Paper Acknowledgement. These papers will be presented in plenary sessions and discussed by an expert faculty member in the field.

Submissions PhD and Postdoctoral students interested in participating should send a full paper or extended abstract by March 31, 2023 (midnight, GMT), indicating clearly the field code covered by their research, to the following email address: [email protected] . All applicants will be notified of the decision by April 21, 2022.

Additional Information Selected authors are expected to participate in the entire two-day event. Coffee-breaks and lunch will be provided for the two days of the workshop. Accommodation for the nights of May 24 and 25 can be offered by Queen Mary University of London upon request. There will be a dinner organised for the evening of May 25 for all presenters, discussants, and keynote speakers.

For more information please visit the website or send us an e-mail .

Conference Organisers:Chiara Bernardi, Gabriel Bracons, Giacomo Carlini, Paula Cesana, Ezgi Kurt, Yuting Wang, Antonio José León Fernández

This workshop is funded by ESRC, LISS-DTP and QMUL.

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MRes/PhD in Economics and Management

• Graduate research
• Department of Management
• Application code L1MG
• Starting 2024
• Home full-time: Closed
• Overseas full-time: Closed
• Location: Houghton Street, London

This programme offers you the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication and which makes an original contribution to the field of Managerial Economics and Strategy. You will begin on the MRes and will need to meet certain requirements to be upgraded to PhD status.

The MRes/PhD in Economics and Management is part of a rigorous and interdisciplinary graduate training programme. It is designed to stimulate critical thinking and provide you with the training to conduct research to advance the frontier of applied Economics in the field of Managerial Economics, broadly defined to include topics from organisational economics to personnel economics, to entrepreneurship, to political economy. It is a specialised programme closely aligned with the PhD in Economics (and including the same core sequence of courses) but allowing for the more specialised study of organisations and institutions, and for more personal supervision by scholars in these fields within the Department of Management.

As a research-led department of management at the heart of LSE’s academic community in central London we are ranked #5 in our field . The programme includes a comprehensive methodological training with the opportunity to specialise in the designated field of Economics and Managerial Economics.

You will work closely with international and world-class faculty as part of a vibrant doctoral student community, all of whom are pursuing varied research in different fields of management. The approaches employed by the Managerial Economics and Strategy group embody the rigour appropriate to scientific investigation. In addition to a group of economic theorists, a wide variety of empirical approaches flourish from lab experiments, to field experiments, to the analysis of administrative data. The group's research interests include entrepreneurship; insurance markets; incentives and communication within organisations; incentives within state bureaucracies; the economics of China; multinational firms; supply chains; firms and trade in developing countries; behavioural economics; and political economy.

The Department also has a limited number of studentships for students on the MRes/PhD in Economics and Management. These studentships will cover tuition fees and a stipend of approximately £24,000 for five years. In return, students are expected to teach in the Department over four years starting from the second year of the MRes.

Programme details

For more information about tuition fees and entry requirements, see the fees and funding and assessing your application sections.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements for mres/phd in economics and management.

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree in any discipline or the equivalent, with evidence of preparation in economics and a strong mathematics background.

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

If you have studied or are studying outside of the UK then have a look at our  Information for International Students  to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.

GRE requirement

The GRE is required for all applicants. We do not require a specific GRE overall score but the test gives us an indication of your aptitude for our programmes. Your score should be less than five years old on 1 October 2024 and must show full and percentile scores for all three sections.

Please see LSE information on the GRE for more detail on our requirements and submission of test scores, including information on LSE’s institution codes.

Assessing your application

We welcome applications for research programmes that complement the academic interests of members of staff at the School, and we recommend that you investigate staff research interests  before applying.

We carefully consider each application on an individual basis, taking into account all the information presented on your application form, including your:

• academic achievement (including existing and pending qualifications)
• academic statement of purpose ( see guidance on writing your statement of purpose )
• academic references ( see guidance on references )
• GRE ( how your scores are reviewed )
• outline research proposal ( see guidance on writing your research proposal )
• sample of written work

LSE Graduate Admissions information on supporting documents

You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency. You do not need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE, but we recommend that you do. See our English language requirements.

When to apply

The application deadline for this programme is 15 January 2024 . See the fees and funding section for more details.

How to apply

To apply online go to the LSE Application System .

We do not require a specific overall score but the test gives us an indication of aptitude for our programmes. A strong GRE score will count in your favour, but other information, such as your research interests, your examination results, previous qualifications and references are central to our overall evaluation of your application. We recognise that if your first language is not English, the verbal test will be more demanding and we view your score on that basis.

Fees and funding

Every research student is charged a fee in line with the fee structure for their programme. The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees 2024/25 for MRes/PhD in Economics and Management

Home students: £4,829 for the first year (provisional) Overseas students: £22,632 for the first year

The fee is likely to rise over subsequent years of the programme. The School charges home research students in line with the level of fee that the Research Councils recommend. The fees for overseas students are likely to rise in line with the assumed percentage increase in pay costs (ie, 4 per cent per annum).

The Table of Fees shows the latest tuition amounts for all programmes offered by the School.

The amount of tuition fees you will need to pay, and any financial support you are eligible for, will depend on whether you are classified as a home or overseas student, otherwise known as your fee status. LSE assesses your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department of Education.

Further information about fee status classification.

Scholarships, studentships and other funding

The School recognises that the  cost of living in London  may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

This programme is eligible for  LSE PhD Studentships , and  Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding (pending bid outcome). Selection for the PhD Studentships and ESRC funding is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline. Selection for the PhD Studentships is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline.  

Financial Aid and Funding sorted by research degree programme for applicants in the Department of Management.

Funding deadline for LSE PhD Studentships and ESRC funding (pending bid outcome): 15 January 2024

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.  Find out more about financial support.

External funding 

There may be other funding opportunities available through other organisations or governments and we recommend you investigate these options as well.

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.  

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students . 

1) Take a note of the UK qualifications we require for your programme of interest (found in the ‘Entry requirements’ section of this page). 

2) Go to the International Students section of our website. 

3) Select your country. 

4) Select ‘Graduate entry requirements’ and scroll until you arrive at the information about your local/national qualification. Compare the stated UK entry requirements listed on this page with the local/national entry requirement listed on your country specific page.

Programme structure and courses

First year (mres).

The first year of the MRes is focused on teaching and skills training in Micro and Macro Economics, Econometrics, Statistics and Modelling. Students will have to come from a strong background in Economics and be expected to participate in pre-sessional courses as required. These course begin before the start of the academic year, normally in late August. 

These courses are all taken in the Department of Economics.

Alongside courses taken in the Department of Economics, students take the seminar course A Social Sciences Perspective of Academic Research in Management. The seminar provides an opportunity to work alongside other first year research students in the Department of Management and to develop critical analysis skills by interaction with academic colleagues in a diversity of management research fields on important current research topics.

Students are also invited and expected to attend the Managerial Economics and Strategy Faculty Research Group seminars.

Courses include: 

Two compulsory courses in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics for MRes students.

The aim of the microeconomics course is to develop the basic tools for analysing problems of resource allocation used by economists working in research, government, and business. The first part of the course focuses classical theories of market behaviour and strategic interaction, and models of decision making under uncertainty and game theoretic solution concepts. The second part of the course focuses on models of imperfect competition and information economics.

In the macroeconomics course you will cover topics in advanced macroeconomics with emphasis on fundamentals and applications to recent theoretical advances in Economic growth, Search and Matching, Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Models and Monetary Economics.

Choice of either Econometrics for MRes students OR Econometric Analysis

You are required to choose one advanced econometrics course in discussion with your Programme Director.

A Social Sciences Perspective of Academic Research in Management

Along with all MRes/PhD and MPhil/PhD students from across the Department of Management Research programmes you will participate in a seminar on the nature of scientific enquiry in the Social Sciences. The seminar series is led by members of the Faculty across the Department and provides an interdisciplinary collaborative perspective and the opportunity for students to develop academic presentation skills.

Second year (MRes)

In the 2-year MRes programme, you will engage in active research, called Research Practicums, with different members of Faculty within the Managerial Economics and Strategy Faculty Research Group . The rotation of practicum assignments will include one-to-one training and collaboration that provides you better understanding of the research process, e.g.:

• Literature reviews.
• Applied research methods and practices.
• Determining theory-driven.
• Testable hypotheses.
• Identifying appropriate methods and samples.
• Coding and data analysis.
• Conducting analyses.
• Evaluating findings and implications.
• Writing manuscripts for the academic peer-reviewed process with ultimate goal of publication in top-tier academic journal.

You will take compulsory courses in Institutional and Organisational Economics, and choose an additional elective course in Economics or Managerial Economics depending on your training and intellectual requirements and preferences. You will also write a research paper in your field of interest which will form an important element in your upgrade to PhD.

Courses include:

The Economics of Organisations and Institutions

The course studies from an economics perspective the major organisations and institutions in modern and historical economies. First, you will consider major organisations: firms and states. Second, you will focus on major institutions: market and non-market (political, legal, informal). The course will take an economic perspective to these organisations and institutions including selection, incentives, and information transmission within organisations.

Topics in Organisations and Institutions

A seminar course focused on reading and discussion of recent academic articles around the frontier of research in organisational and institutional economics from an economics perspective including international supply chains; firms in developing countries; entrepreneurship; social movements; the economics of crime and policing; robots and AI in the workplace.

Advanced Economics

A range of Economics course options taught within the Department of Economics, including International Economics for Research students, Labour Economics, Economics of Industry and Development Economics.

During the second year you will also start to attend the Work in Progress seminar, an opportunity to present your work to faculty and peers, listen to their work and engage with outside speakers are also invited from time to time.

Third, fourth and fifth year (PhD)

Upon successfully completing the MRes and progressing to the PhD, you will work on your research and write your PhD thesis.

In the first year of the PhD programme (Year 3 of registration) you will have the opportunity to select an additional course in either Economics or Management. Students are expected to continue to attend and engage in the Work in Progress seminars. Where relevant you may also attend the Department of Economics Work in Progress Seminars.

There are regular reviews on your research progress and in the final year you prepare a detailed plan of work for the successful submission of your thesis. 

Throughout your PhD you will be expected to show the continued development of research ideas for publication, participation in relevant training courses and career development activities.

For the most up-to-date list of courses please visit the relevant School Calendar page . 

You must note, however, that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date and correct, a change of circumstances since publication may cause the School to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will always notify the affected parties as early as practicably possible and propose any viable and relevant alternative options. Note that the School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to events outside of its control, which includes but is not limited to a lack of demand for a course or programme of study, industrial action, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises.  

You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School’s  Calendar , or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the  updated graduate course and programme information  page.

Supervision, progression and assessment

Supervision.

You do not need to have identified a supervisor prior to application. During your MRes you will be supervised by the PhD Director of the MRes/PhD in Economics and Management programme for the duration of the MRes period.

During the second year of the programme, you will participate in Research Practicums, working in collaboration with different Managerial Economics and Strategy faculty mentors. Each research practicum will enable you to participate in research activities, understand Faculty research interests, and develop your own research skills.

Your PhD supervisor will be appointed when you upgrade to PhD. Your lead supervisor will be in the Department of Management, working with a second supervisor from either the Department of Management or the Department of Economics, depending on the interests of the student and Faculty.

Progression and assessment

You will need to meet certain criteria to progress to each subsequent year of the programme, such as achieving certain grades in your coursework and engaging in all aspects of the programme.

Your final award will be determined by the completion of an original research theses and a viva oral examination.

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We’re here to help and support you throughout your time at LSE, whether you need help with your academic studies, support with your welfare and wellbeing or simply to develop on a personal and professional level.

Whatever your query, big or small, there are a range of people you can speak to who will be happy to help.  

Department librarians   – they will be able to help you navigate the library and maximise its resources during your studies. 

Accommodation service  – they can offer advice on living in halls and offer guidance on private accommodation related queries.

Class teachers and seminar leaders  – they will be able to assist with queries relating to specific courses. 

Disability and Wellbeing Service  – they are experts in long-term health conditions, sensory impairments, mental health and specific learning difficulties. They offer confidential and free services such as  student counselling,  a  peer support scheme  and arranging  exam adjustments.  They run groups and workshops.  

IT help  – support is available 24 hours a day to assist with all your technology queries.   

LSE Faith Centre  – this is home to LSE's diverse religious activities and transformational interfaith leadership programmes, as well as a space for worship, prayer and quiet reflection. It includes Islamic prayer rooms and a main space for worship. It is also a space for wellbeing classes on campus and is open to all students and staff from all faiths and none.   

Language Centre  – the Centre specialises in offering language courses targeted to the needs of students and practitioners in the social sciences. We offer pre-course English for Academic Purposes programmes; English language support during your studies; modern language courses in nine languages; proofreading, translation and document authentication; and language learning community activities.

LSE Careers  ­ – with the help of LSE Careers, you can make the most of the opportunities that London has to offer. Whatever your career plans, LSE Careers will work with you, connecting you to opportunities and experiences from internships and volunteering to networking events and employer and alumni insights. 

LSE Library   –   founded in 1896, the British Library of Political and Economic Science is the major international library of the social sciences. It stays open late, has lots of excellent resources and is a great place to study. As an LSE student, you’ll have access to a number of other academic libraries in Greater London and nationwide. 

LSE LIFE  – this is where you should go to develop skills you’ll use as a student and beyond. The centre runs talks and workshops on skills you’ll find useful in the classroom; offers one-to-one sessions with study advisers who can help you with reading, making notes, writing, research and exam revision; and provides drop-in sessions for academic and personal support. (See ‘Teaching and assessment’). 

LSE Students’ Union (LSESU)  – they offer academic, personal and financial advice and funding.  

PhD Academy   – this is available for PhD students, wherever they are, to take part in interdisciplinary events and other professional development activities and access all the services related to their registration. 

Sardinia House Dental Practice   – this   offers discounted private dental services to LSE students.  

St Philips Medical Centre  – based in Pethwick-Lawrence House, the Centre provides NHS Primary Care services to registered patients.

Student Services Centre  – our staff here can answer general queries and can point you in the direction of other LSE services.  

Student advisers   – we have a  Deputy Head of Student Services (Advice and Policy)  and an  Adviser to Women Students  who can help with academic and pastoral matters.

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As a student at LSE you’ll be based at our central London campus. Find out what our campus and London have to offer you on academic, social and career perspective. 

Student societies and activities

Your time at LSE is not just about studying, there are plenty of ways to get involved in  extracurricular activities . From joining one of over 200 societies, or starting your own society, to volunteering for a local charity, or attending a public lecture by a world-leading figure, there is a lot to choose from. 

The campus 

LSE is based on one  campus  in the centre of London. Despite the busy feel of the surrounding area, many of the streets around campus are pedestrianised, meaning the campus feels like a real community. 

Life in London 

London is an exciting, vibrant and colourful city. It's also an academic city, with more than 400,000 university students. Whatever your interests or appetite you will find something to suit your palate and pocket in this truly international capital. Make the most of career opportunities and social activities, theatre, museums, music and more. 

Want to find out more? Read why we think  London is a fantastic student city , find out about  key sights, places and experiences for new Londoners . Don't fear, London doesn't have to be super expensive: hear about  London on a budget . 

Students who successfully complete the programme often embark on an academic career.

• Careers and placements of previous Department of Management PhD students

The Department aims to give all qualified doctoral students the opportunity to teach. Developing teaching skills and experience is an important component of the students' career development and prepare you for future academic roles. To make this experience as valuable as possible we draw on the support from the LSE's Teaching and Learning Centre.

Support for your career

Throughout the programme, you are expected to participate in Managerial Economics and Strategy Faculty Research Group research workshops, enabling you to grow familiar with the process of presenting and discussing academic papers with experienced faculty, and provide opportunities for networking. Funding is also available for you to attend and present papers at academic conferences.

LSE Careers has a team dedicated to PhD students offering a wide range of resources and advice. You will receive regular updates on career events and workshops offered by LSE Careers and the LSE’s PhD Academy. Research based employment opportunities are communicated to students in our newsletters and email updates.

Programme enquiries

Faculty members are unable to comment on your eligibility without viewing your full application file first. However, if you have any questions regarding the programme please contact the Department of Management PhD Office at [email protected]

Admissions enquiries

With questions related to the admissions process, please contact the LSE Graduate Admissions team via their  getting in touch page .

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Entry requirements.

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in any subject, provided the degree contains substantial levels of study of Mathematics and Statistics.

Most students will generally have an Economics or related degree. Applicants from Mathematics, Engineering and Sciences backgrounds will be considered.

Find out more about how to apply for our postgraduate taught courses.

English language requirements

If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification - find out more .

The minimum English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate degree programmes within the School of Economics and Finance are:

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Course content.

School of Economics and Finance (SEF):

• 10th in the UK for research power in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014)
• Close proximity to London’s financial districts (City of London and Canary Wharf)
• Self-contained campus with on-site accommodation
• State-of-the-art building
• Teaching by research-active academics as well as visiting city professionals

Economics MSc:

• Rigorous training in theoretical and applied economics
• Emphasis on formal maths and statistics
• Emphasis on understanding, critically assessing and conducting formal research
• Suitable as preparation for an MRes/PhD
• Opportunity to apply for summer internship at Frontier Economics, one of Europe’s largest economic consultancies (subject to taking the relevant module)
• Large number of generous scholarships for outstanding candidates
• Optional pre-semester modules in maths and statistics
• Six compulsory taught modules

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• Three elective modules
• Dissertation (7,000 words)
• Five elective modules
• Research Project (2,500 words)
• 75% Modules
• 25% Dissertation
• Taught by research-active academics as well as visiting city professionals
• Teaching of each module typically consists of a two-hour lecture and one-hour seminar (for solving homework) each week
• Lectures and seminars may be scheduled during the day or in the evening for both full-time and part-time pathways

Career Paths

• Wide range of careers in financial sector, especially in risk management and regulation in commercial banks, investment banks, and supervisory financial institutions (e.g. central banks)
• Our dedicated careers team offers students one-on-one appointments, support with job applications, practice interviews, information about internship opportunities, and employability events.

Fees and funding

There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.

• Scholarships and bursaries
• Postgraduate loans (UK students)
• Country-specific scholarships for international students

Our Advice and Counselling service offers specialist support on financial issues, which you can access as soon as you apply for a place at Queen Mary. Before you apply, you can access our funding guides and advice on managing your money:

• Advice for UK and EU students
• Advice for international students

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• Campus-based learning is available for this qualification

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• Make note of the Queen Mary institution code: Q50
• L100 — BSc (Econ) (Hons)
• L10F — BSc (Econ) (Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year
• L10G — BSc (Econ) (Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year January Start
• L109 — BSc (Econ) (Hons) with a Year in Industry
• L108 — BSc (Econ) (Hons) with a Year in Industry and Integrated Foundation Year
• L107 — BSc (Econ) (Hons) with a Year in Industry and Integrated Foundation Year January Start
• L10Y — BSc (Econ) (Hons) with Year Abroad
• L10X — BSc (Econ) (Hons) with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year
• L10Z — BSc (Econ) (Hons) with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year January Start
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Economics with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Econ) (Hons)

Economics with year abroad and integrated foundation year january start bsc (econ) (hons), entry requirements, about the school.

Economics is at the heart of what we hear and read about in the news – from interest rates and food prices to the job market and global trade.

Our Economics degree is firmly rooted in the real world. You’ll study the ways in which people and businesses respond to incentives, and the production and allocation of resources.

In the first two years you’ll cover both macroeconomics – the economy as a whole including themes such as unemployment, taxation, investment and inflation; and microeconomics – the behaviour and motivations of individuals and companies. You’ll also learn to apply quantitative techniques to investigate relationships between economic variables.

Final-year options apply this core knowledge to more specialised areas such as labour, industrial and health economics, technology and innovation, and business cycles. You can also choose from a number of finance modules.

Throughout your studies you'll have use of a dedicated Bloomberg trading room, giving you access to the same economic and financial data used by practitioners in industry.

You can complete your Economics degree in three, four or five years. If you choose to spend a year studying abroad or a year in industry, 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.

• Economics and Finance in Action
• Foundations of Finance
• Macroeconomics 1
• Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance
• Microeconomics 1
• Personal and Career Development Plan 1
• Principles of Economics
• Statistical Methods in Economics
• World Economy

Disclaimer The programme structure shown is for prospective/new students and may vary for existing students.

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

• Econometrics 1
• Econometrics 2
• Games and Strategies
• Macroeconomics 2
• Microeconomics 2
• Personal and Career Development Plan 2
• Macroeconomics 3

Choose two from 

• Economics of Social Issues
• International Finance
• International Trade
• Personal and Career Development Plan 3

Choose from three

• Applied Econometrics
• Business Cycles
• Economics Project
• Environmental Economics
• Public Economics
• Topics in Econometrics

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 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 either September or January.

Year in industry

Develop your business skills and spend a year on placement – apply for our Year in Industry option. You'll put your understanding of economics into practice in a real-world environment, gaining invaluable experience for your future career. Find out more. 

Year abroad

Go global and study abroad as part of your degree – apply for our Economics 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 at Queen Mary   and what the progression requirements are.

The standard of teaching is high, which allows us to be stretched academically, but at the same time the lecturers are incredibly helpful and supportive. Asjad Khan, Economics 

Teaching and learning

You will receive approximately three hours of weekly contact time per module, in the form of 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

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 access to the latest banking and finance industry software used by economists in finance or government.

The School offers excellent on-campus resources to aid your studies, including:

• a trading floor set up with Bloomberg terminals
• two computer labs exclusively for student use
• subscriptions to the major statistical databases and software packages used by finance and government
• online access to the Financial Times and The Economist
• exclusive use of market-leading psychometrics software, meaning you will be able to prepare for job selection processes.

Our designated computer labs that have a wide range of industry packages including Eviews, Maple, Mathematica, Matlab and Stata. You can access economic and financial data through platforms including Macrobond, Wharton Research Data Services and The Economist, and get free access to popular industry publications.

The building itself has a Harvard-style lecture theatre and a number of spacious seminar rooms to facilitate your learning experience. The ground-floor Café Grad serves Starbucks Coffee, as well as a tasty selection of sandwiches, salads and cakes.

As an Economics and Finance student, you will also 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.

Economics - BSc (Econ) (Hons)

Economics with Integrated Foundation Year - BSc (Econ) (Hons)

Academic requirements

This programme combines a three-year degree with a bespoke foundation year, providing you with a smooth pathway as an international or EU student whose prior education or English language proficiency does not enable you to apply directly for a three-year degree.

This programme is designed for students who have completed a good high school education that consists of at least 12 years study. For full country specific entry requirements and qualification equivalencies visit: qmul.ac.uk/international/countries

If you have taken both GCSE and A level exams (or equivalent qualifications) in the UK you will not be considered for admission to this programme. In such cases we recommend that you apply for the relevant three year programme with entry in year 1.

English language requirements

Minimum of IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Economics with Integrated Foundation Year January Start - BSc (Econ) (Hons)

Economics with a Year in Industry - BSc (Econ) (Hons)

Economics with a Year in Industry and Integrated Foundation Year - BSc (Econ) (Hons)

Economics with a Year in Industry and Integrated Foundation Year January Start - BSc (Econ) (Hons)

Economics with Year Abroad - BSc (Econ) (Hons)

Economics with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year - BSc (Econ) (Hons)

Economics with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year January Start - BSc (Econ) (Hons)

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

See our general undergraduate entry requirements .

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.

Integrated Foundation Year - January start

Please note that UK students accepted onto Integrated Foundation courses starting in January are not eligible for student loans from Student Finance England.

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.

This degree offers professional training in economics, providing an excellent basis for employment in the private or state sector or for further academic study.

Our graduates go on to a wide range of careers within large financial companies, professional services firms and high-profile public sector organisations.

Recent Economics graduates have been hired by:

• Goldman Sachs

Career support

The School of Economics and Finance runs weekly careers workshops and events. Our annual 'Focus on Economics' and 'Focus on Finance' programmes offer exclusive workshops which will give you a thorough understanding of careers in consulting, government, investment banking, insurance, trading and more.

We arrange a number of work experience opportunities and organise a competitive Careers Taster Scheme giving students opportunities to visit a range of employers – which in the past has included Barclays, Lloyds of London and KPMG.

The Queen Mary careers team can offer:

• specialist advice on choosing a career path
• support with finding work experience, internships and graduate jobs
• feedback on CVs, cover letters and application forms
• interview coaching.

Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.

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The School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary is ranked fourth in London and 25th among all economics departments nationally by the Complete University Guide 2020.   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.

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