Queen Mary University of London
Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad
London, England, United Kingdom · UCAS LN3Y
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
£30,950 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
LN3Y
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Course Overview
Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad at Queen Mary University of London in London, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Finance graduates enter investment banking, corporate finance, asset management, financial analysis and fintech roles. Graduate schemes at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, BlackRock, HSBC and the Big Four are primary entry points, with CFA or ACA qualification typical career progressions.
Student life (indicative)
London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps. The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
24,640
Staff Ratio
13.0:1
International
32.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Business statistics
- Finance
- International finance
- Public finance
- Banking
- Insurance
- Economics
- Econometrics
- Monetary economics
- Labour economics
- Mathematical economics
- Business economics
- International economics
- European economics
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
24,640
Total students
Staff Ratio
13:1
Students per staff
International Students
32%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps. The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.
- London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps.
- The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.
What Students Love
- World-class museums & galleries
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Diverse international food scene
- Theatre & performing arts scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Finance graduates enter investment banking, corporate finance, asset management, financial analysis and fintech roles. Graduate schemes at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, BlackRock, HSBC and the Big Four are primary entry points, with CFA or ACA qualification typical career progressions.
- Finance graduates enter investment banking, corporate finance, asset management, financial analysis and fintech roles.
- Graduate schemes at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, BlackRock, HSBC and the Big Four are primary entry points, with CFA or ACA qualification typical career progressions.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Law
- Technology
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
£123,800
For full 4 years
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $2,255/month (housing $1,380, food $415, transport $190). A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $2,255/month (housing $1,380, food $415, transport $190).
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.