Finance (2 years) MRes
Queen Mary University of London
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MRes - Master of Research

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MRes - Master of Research

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Research-oriented programme for students who already hold a BSc or an MSc in finance or a related fieldStrong emphasis on formal maths, statistics and econometricsTeaching and dissertation supervision by research-active academicsIn SEF, the MRes is the standard entry point to the PhD programme: Most students graduating from the programme continue onto our PhD programme (subject to fulfilling requirements)Can also be pursued as a stand-alone degreeGenerous financial assistance available for ...Read more

Research-oriented programme for students who already hold a BSc or an MSc in finance or a related fieldStrong emphasis on formal maths, statistics and econometricsTeaching and dissertation supervision by research-active academicsIn SEF, the MRes is the standard entry point to the PhD programme: Most students graduating from the programme continue onto our PhD programme (subject to fulfilling requirements)Can also be pursued as a stand-alone degreeGenerous financial assistance available for outstanding candidatesQMUL students have access to world-class research training and the possibility of applying for studentships as part of the ESRC London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training PartnershipThis programme is based in the School of Economics and Finance (SEF) on Queen Mary’s Mile End campus.School of Economics and Finance8th overall in the UK and 4th for Research Outputs in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021)More than 50 academic staff conducting research in a wide range of areas Academic staff members typically publish in leading economics and finance journals, with publications over the REF 2021 period in American Economic Review, Econometrica, Review of Economic Studies, Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Econometrics, Journal of Finance, and many others.Members of staff also have active collaborations with various governmental and non-governmental agencies, including the UK Treasury, Bank of England, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, OECD, and ILO.

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21/279
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35th
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41st
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Krish
25 Feb 26

My overall experience at Queen Mary University of London has been very positive. The university offers a strong academic environment while still maintaining a welcoming and..Read more

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Utkarsh
24 Feb 26

My experience at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) had both strong positives and some challenges. The best aspects were the campus atmosphere in Mile End, which feels more..Read more

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Degree requirements – You need a First Class Honours or above at undergraduate level in Economics, Finance or a related subject. Subjects such as Mathematics, Physics and Engineering may also be considered. Other routes - We will also consider applications from MSc graduates in Economics and related disciplines, although it is not a requirement that applicants have completed an MSc. Applicants already enrolled on a comparable advanced postgraduate degree at other institutions will be able to request to be considered through the Queen Mary Accreditation of Prior Learning Policy (following the standard University procedure) to enter part-way through the MRes programme.

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£15,750 per year

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£26,450 per year

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£26,450 per year

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Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London , London

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Queen Mary University of London
Mile End Road 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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