Economics with a Year Abroad BSc (Econ) (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London
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Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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Are you curious about worldwide current affairs – climate change, inequality, struggling healthcare system, and the ageing population? Join us to use economic insights to create solutions that support communities worldwide. Our degree aligns with what you experience in the real world. . Explore everything from inflation and unemployment to the behaviour and motivations of individuals and companies. You’ll learn from a dynamic teaching team that actively shapes policies and influences public ...Read more

Are you curious about worldwide current affairs – climate change, inequality, struggling healthcare system, and the ageing population? Join us to use economic insights to create solutions that support communities worldwide. Our degree aligns with what you experience in the real world. . Explore everything from inflation and unemployment to the behaviour and motivations of individuals and companies. You’ll learn from a dynamic teaching team that actively shapes policies and influences public debate through cutting-edge research. Situated close to London’s bustling financial hubs – the City and Canary Wharf – we regularly welcome guest lecturers to our campus to discuss contemporary subjects like digital currencies, payment trends, and beyond, sharing expertise and insights. This degree offers professional training in economics, providing an excellent basis for employment in the private or state sector or for further academic study.Shape your future We’ll help you master the quantitative techniques you need to investigate relationships between economic variables. Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to our Bloomberg trading room. Here you’ll use the same economic and financial data used by practitioners in industry.

Key stats

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 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
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
What students say
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29 Jul 24

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29 Jul 24

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

To include A level Mathematics.Excluded subjects - General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Mathematics.

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.

We consider applications from students offering an EPQ and may make an alternative offer to include three A levels, one grade lower than our usual requirement, along with a specific grade in the EPQ. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq

6,6,6 in HL subjects, to include a minimum of 6 in SL Mathematics, if not being studied at HL. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Higher Level. Excludes Maths Studies.

Queen Mary University of London welcomes applications from students currently studying Level 3 BTEC qualifications and will consider you for entry to the majority of our undergraduate courses. The typical entry requirements will vary according to the course you are applying for.Some of our courses require specific subject knowledge which you may not be able to cover as part of a Level 3 BTEC qualification and we may therefore require additional Level 3 qualifications to ensure that you are suitably prepared for relevant courses. A small number of our courses do not accept BTEC qualifications for entry, either as a standalone qualification, or in combination with other qualifications at Level 3.Information on our typical entry requirements and guidance for applying can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/btec/If you are at all unsure about the acceptability of your BTEC qualification for entry, please contact the Admissions team for individual advice (admissions@qmul.ac.uk).

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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Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£26,350 per year

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Students from England

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Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

£26,350 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

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.

Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

£26,350 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 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.

Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

£26,350 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.

Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

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Queen Mary University of London
327 Mile End Rd, Bethnal Green London Bethnal Green 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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