Economics and International Finance with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year (September start) BSc (Econ) (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London
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Qualification

Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H

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Full Time With Time Abroad And Foundation Year

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Start date

15-SEP-25

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Duration

5 Years

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Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H

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Full time with time abroad and foundation year

Start date

15-SEP-25

Duration

5 Years

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In an ever-more connected world, we need to understand trade, finance and strategy on an international level.The 2008 financial crisis showed us how regional events can have massive global consequences. Understanding financial decision-making, risk management and the behaviour of global financial markets has never been so important.You’ll develop an international perspective from the first semester, with a module on the world economy. You’ll cover macroeconomics and microeconomics, and learn to ...Read more

In an ever-more connected world, we need to understand trade, finance and strategy on an international level.The 2008 financial crisis showed us how regional events can have massive global consequences. Understanding financial decision-making, risk management and the behaviour of global financial markets has never been so important.You’ll develop an international perspective from the first semester, with a module on the world economy. You’ll cover macroeconomics and microeconomics, and learn to apply quantitative techniques. You’ll also study financial topics such as international finance and international trade.With a wide choice of modules in the final year, you can direct your studies to your interests or career goals, from behavioural finance to corporate strategy and the finance of emerging markets.

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Economics
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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91/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
21st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
50th
Economics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
88%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£28,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£28,000
Finance
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Finance graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Finance graduate salary
£24,000
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07 Feb 24

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Entry requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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This programme is designed for students who have completed a good high school education that consists of at least 12 years study. 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.

Popular A-level subjects

Economics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
100%
Economics
83%
Chemistry
26%
Further Mathematics
21%
Physics
14%
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Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
100%
Economics
66%
Chemistry
32%
Further Mathematics
22%
Physics
17%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

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Queen Mary University of London
Mile End Road London Tower Hamlets E1 4NS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Mile End  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Limehouse  0.4 miles away
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