School of Economics and Finance Undergraduate Study 2020 by Queen Mary University of London

School of Economics and Finance Undergraduate Study 2020 econ.qmul.ac.uk

Welcome to the School of Economics and Finance

Why study at Queen Mary?

Getting around East London

What are economics and finance?

Why study economics and finance at Queen Mary?

Your career prospects with Queen Mary

Graduate destinations

Join our global alumni network

The School in numbers

Choosing the right course for you

Studying economics and finance

Single honours economics and finance degrees Economics BSc

Economics and Finance BSc

Economics and International Finance BSc

Economics, Finance and Management BSc

Finance BSc

Joint honours economics and finance degrees Economics and Politics BSc

Economics, Statistics and Mathematics BSc

Applying

Careers support

A week in the life

Student life

Study abroad

Living in London

Accommodation

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Welcome to the School of Economics and Finance

Thank you for your interest in studying economics and finance at Queen Mary University of London. The School of Economics and Finance is a centre of excellence in both teaching and research.

All of our degree programmes cover a wide range of topics, providing you with a grounding in the three key areas of economics and finance: modern microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative analysis. We specialise in offering courses tailored to the needs of students, giving you access to academic and professional routes in finance, politics, management and statistics.

Our priority is to ensure that you flourish academically while helping you to develop a distinctive career profile during your studies, so that you are well placed to secure a job after graduation. Economics and finance graduates from Queen Mary are highly sought The School is located on Queen Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main after in the market. Many of our students campus in Mile End, a creative and culturally continue to pursue postgraduate studies at the diverse area in east London, close to Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University and other world-leading institutions. financial district. We are proud to host a vibrant community with academic members of staff from more than fifteen countries and three quarters of our students coming from abroad. We aim to attract the best students with a friendly and engaging learning experience driven by research-led teaching and complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities.

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A panoramic view of Canary Wharf from the Graduate Centre A lecture in the Bloomberg Terminal Computer Lab

Brick Lane, East London The Graduate Centre

Regent's Canal by Queen Mary's Mile End Campus

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Why study at Queen Mary?

From our location in east London – One of the UK’s leading one of the capital’s most dynamic universities areas – to our welcoming campus, • We are a member of the Russell Group – one of the UK’s 24 leading universities. world-leading research and inspiring teaching, there are plenty • Our teaching is inspired by our worldleading research. of reasons to make Queen Mary • We have 8 Nobel Prize-winners among your first choice. former staff and alumni. • We are a top 10 university in the UK for the quality of our research (REF 2014). • Queen Mary grew from the great charitable institutions of London’s East End, with a history dating back to 1785.

A diverse community • Our students and staff represent more than 160 nationalities. • We have links with many leading international universities, and there are many opportunities to study abroad. • We are in the top 25 universities in the world for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University rankings 2019).

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Queen Mary University of London, the Mile End Campus

A student hub in the heart of London • We have one of the largest residential campuses in London at our main home in Mile End. • We are a short walk from the creative and social hubs of Brick Lane and Shoreditch, and close to London’s financial centres, the City and Canary Wharf. • Our main campus is one stop on the Tube from Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and 15 minutes from the West End.

Exceptional facilities • We have invested £105m in our campus over the past five years. • Our Graduate Centre opened in 2017 and is the home of the School of Economics and Finance. It is located in the middle of the campus and offers you the most up-to-date learning facilities.

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Getting around East London

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Foundations for your future career • You will come into close contact with leading researchers who will engage with you both inside and outside the classroom to talk about economics and finance, and to discuss topical issues. • Our proximity to Canary Wharf means that you will benefit from our close links with leading names in the banking and financial industries. • We offer a varied programme of lectures and guest speakers. • A wide range of extracurricular activities provides opportunities for your personal and professional development, as well as leisure outside the classroom. • Our well-developed advisory and student support system offers invaluable guidance during your studies. • Dedicated Careers Consultants and an Internship Coordinator, along with events and careers support, will help you prepare for the world of work. • 93% of School of Economics and Finance graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduation (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016-17).

Economics is one of the most valuable courses today if you are aiming to obtain a job within the financial industry. The topics we study during lectures will support you during assessment centres. I secured an internship at Goldman Sachs and studying this course made the application process a lot easier for me.” Shahzaib Asif, BSc Economics, Pakistan

Queen Mary’s location and increasing status among employers were two major draws for me. Being 20 minutes from both the Square Mile and Canary Wharf makes it easy to attend events hosted by potential employers.” Ryan Gumbrell, BSc Economics, United Kingdom 9 econ.qmul.ac.uk

During my first year at Queen Mary, I secured several work experience placements with the help of the Careers & Enterprise Centre. This service makes students aware of the importance of looking for opportunities early on, as well as helping us through assessment centres, workshops and CV sessions. These experiences reaffirmed my career aspiration, motivating my application for the Investment Management Summer Internship.”

Studying economics and finance in London is ideal because you can visit open days and events at major employers in sectors ranging from finance to consulting. Most have their offices in nearby Canary Wharf and the City of London, making it easier to network and apply to internships and graduate schemes.” Asjad Khan, BSc Economics, United Kingdom

Arianna Roccia, BSs Economics, Italy

The student support made available to us is amazing. Whether it be studentled review sessions or the careers department keeping us up to date with the many opportunities available throughout London and the UK, Queen Mary truly goes the extra mile for its students.” Stefan Munteanu, BSc Economics, Belgium econ.qmul.ac.uk 10

What are economics and finance?

Economics Nearly everything is connected to economics. As pressure increases on the NHS, how should healthcare be funded? What are the long-term implications of Brexit for the UK? From global warming to the rise of artificial intelligence, nearly every issue in the world today has an economic dimension. The study of economics enables you to discover the relationship between the production and allocation of resources, a subject that affects individuals, firms and governments.

The Bloomberg Terminal Computer Lab

Finance Finance is a broad term that describes two related activities: the study of how money is managed and the process of acquiring necessary funds. Individuals, businesses and governments all need funding to operate, so the field is often divided into three subcategories: personal finance, corporate finance and public finance. Global finance and its role in the world have never been more complex. Recent events have shown the importance of understanding the theory and logic behind the practice of financial decision-making, risk management and the behaviour of financial markets.

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The structure of our degrees The main framework for all our degrees covers the key elements below: 1. Macroeconomics – or the economy as a whole, covering major themes like unemployment, taxation, investment and inflation. You will find out how to interpret budgets, what causes prices to rise, and be able to explain the implications of international agreements on economic, social and political rights. 2. Microeconomics – much more than just supply and demand, it examines the individual firm and consumer, and attempts to understand their behaviour and motivations. For example, why do train operating companies charge different prices for the same journey? Why do people have insurance? Are CEOs paid too much? 3. Quantitative Analysis – uses statistics to investigate the quantitative relationship between economic variables in order to assess financial markets, inform policy analysis and enhance forecasting. For example, what is the forecast for next year’s inflation rate? What are the main factors explaining foreign direct investment in the UK? What is the estimated return from higher education?

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Why study economics and finance at Queen Mary?

The School of Economics and Finance is a thriving and culturally diverse department with a strong commitment to the highest standards in teaching and research. In the Complete University Guide 2019, we were ranked third in London for Economics. A lecturer holding office hours

Students at an economics lecture

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Our teaching is driven by experts in the field, ensuring that you will be studying at the cutting edge of the discipline. Our academics and visiting professors have strong links with industry, including the Bank of England, HM Treasury, global financial institutions and numerous professional bodies. They are engaged in research that, as well bringing the latest insights to the classroom, has an impact on society. Their research covers topics as diverse as labour economics and the impact on gender, the effectiveness of asylum policies, and the legal ramifications of corporate finance. Our academics are often featured in national and international media outlets such as the Financial Times, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Nikkei.

Key facts • We have been awarded ‘Investment Management Certificate advantage partner’ status by the Chartered Financial Analysts Society (CFA) UK for all our finance related degrees. • We have been recognised as a Centre of Excellence in the field of Financial Education by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), and our BSc in Economics, Finance and Management has received accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. • Assigned to you at the start of your studies, your academic adviser will provide academic and pastoral support during your degree. Thanks to our open door policy, you can also contact the Senior Tutor to discuss any issue effecting your learning experience. Additional resources include student support officers and study buddies. • Every year, a group of year 2 and year 3 students provide study support to year 1 students through the Peer Assisted Study Support (PASS) scheme. The PASS students are available to meet with and support any year 1 student with a query concerning their studies. • We support the Banking and Finance Society, the Economics Society and the Trading and Investment Society in the organisation of academic and social events for all our students.

• We run the Research Assistant Scheme, which gives you the opportunity to become a research assistant to an academic member of staff. • Our Book Club provides opportunities to engage with members of staff through the latest economics literature. • Final year students have the opportunity to apply to work as a business and finance analyst for qNomics, which provides financial guidance to technology start-ups and entrepreneurs. • We are one of the few UK universities to offer training and access to Bloomberg trading terminals (in our designated trading room), as well as an Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation (TWS) and FXCM FX Trading Station. Access to our 30 Bloomberg terminals will allow you to monitor and analyse real-time financial market data, and place trades on the Bloomberg trading platform. • We provide access to the latest banking and financial industry software, and subscribe to the major statistical databases and software packages, used by economists in finance and government. • Our partners at JobTestPrep offer numerous study guides, practice tests and interview techniques to help you prepare for the challenges of the recruitment process, including psychometric testing. • You will have free online access to The Economist and the Financial Times.

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Your career prospects with Queen Mary

You will have excellent career prospects with an economics and finance degree from Queen Mary. Our graduates go on to work in a variety of industries, though most apply their degree knowledge directly, entering roles in banking, insurance, accounting or economics.

* ÂŁ28,000 salary after six months of graduation

Others transfer the skills gained during their studies into sectors such as marketing or law, or progress to postgraduate study. The latest data shows that 93 per cent* of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduation. An economics and finance degree prepares you for work in the financial and business services sector with banks, finance organisations of various types (eg asset management) and chartered accountancy firms. A number of our graduates have progressed to work as economists. Recent figures* indicate an average starting salary of ÂŁ28,000 for graduates six months after graduation from the School of Economics and Finance.

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An economics and finance student workshop

Of those graduating in recent years, around one third have gone on to do a postgraduate masters degree in economics, finance, management or information technology. Graduates have found employment at organisations including JP Morgan, UBS, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Santander, KPMG, EY, Deloitte, PWC, Financial Ombudsman Service, Government Economic Service and Thomson Reuters.

* 93% of our graduates

are in work or further study within six months of graduation

Queen Mary is one of a handful of UK universities with a Trading & Behavioural Lab

The teachers are very supportive and are always up for a chat, whether it be related to studies, career or just to catch up after a while. They constantly offer advice and try to help, even if it is not particularly their field, and they know exactly who to direct you to if you need further help.â&#x20AC;? Buthaina Almadhi, BSc Economics, Finance and Management, Bahrain

*Source: Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2016-17 UK domiciled, full-time, first degree students who were available for work or study

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Graduate destinations

If you are an international student who wishes to work in the UK after graduation, you may be able to apply to do so under various categories. The Advice and Counselling team can provide advice and support to students considering their options post-graduation.

Education, teaching and research

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Consultancy

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Banking, Finance and Insurance

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Government and NGOs

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Join our global alumni network

Europe

6900+

North America

200+

South America

100+ Meet our notable alumni Lord David Currie of Marylebone (PhD Economics, 1978)

Former Chairman of Ofcom, the UK's communications industry regulator, and nonexecutive director at the Royal Mail. Distinguished career in economics with roles in academia, the private sector, regulation and government. 19â&#x20AC;&#x192;econ.qmul.ac.uk

Maged Shawky Sourial (MSc Financial Economics, 1997)

Ching-He Huang (Economics, 1999)

Chairman of the Cairo and Alexandria Stock Exchange (CASE) since 2005.

Cook, author, television personality and entrepreneur; ambassador for Chinese cooking in Britain.

Previously Senior Assistant to the Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade for Securities Markets.

Founded food, beverage and cookware companies.

Asia

130+ 3000+ Middle East

Africa

140+

Priya Lakhani (Law with Economics, 2003)

Oceania

20+

Justin Rhodes (Economics with Hispanic Studies, 1993)

Established the Masala Managing Director of luxury Masala company, which goods retailer Elliot Rhodes. produces authentic Indian cooking sauces. Launched her product range at Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harvey Nichols and now sells through delicatessens in over 30 countries.

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The School in numbers

Bloomberg terminals where you will be able to practice your trading and financial skills

Ranked

in London for Economics (Complete University Guide 2019)

700 undergraduate students

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partner institutions

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academic members of staff

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£28,000

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of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduation

*Source: Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2016-17 UK domiciled, full-time, first degree students who were available for work or study.

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Choosing the right course for you

With so many options available, it can be difficult to decide which degree programme to pursue. Don’t worry – our handy guide will help you make the right decision.

Five simple steps 1. Decide whether you want to study a single honours Economics and Finance degree, or a joint honours degree with Politics or with Statistics and Maths. 2. Look at the programme outlines to see how the compulsory and optional modules differ between degrees. 3. Consider whether you would like to combine your degree with a year abroad, a year in industry and/or a foundation year. 4. Explore the employment pathways and opportunities for postgraduate study. 5. Tailor your academic interests to your career plans after graduation.

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We offer the following degree programmes, all of which can be combined with an Integrated Foundation Year and/or a Year Abroad.

Economics

Economics and Finance

Single Honours

Economics and International Finance Economics, Finance and Management

Economics and Finance

Finance

Economics and Politics

Joint Honours

Economics, Statistics and Mathematics

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Studying economics and finance

Course structure and assessment Each academic year is divided into two semesters. Your first year accounts for 10 per cent of the final degree, the second makes up 30 per cent of the final degree, and the remaining 60 per cent is assessed in your final year. For students taking a four-year degree programme, the year spent on an industrial placement or studying abroad is formally assessed and must be passed, but does not count towards the overall degree classification. The majority of modules are assessed through a mixture of exams and continuous assessments such as multiple choice tests, essays, group and individual presentations, and reports.

Courses and content All students must complete modules totalling 120 credits each year. Modules range from 15 to 30 credits each. All single honours and joint honours degree programmes have broadly the same core economics modules, but you will have plenty of flexibility and choice with a wide range of electives. In the second year, some degrees offer the opportunity to choose from a range of economics and finance modules such as The Economics of Social Issues, International Trade, International Finance, and Money and Banking. 25â&#x20AC;&#x192;econ.qmul.ac.uk

In your final year, you will have the opportunity to shape your degree by choosing from a comprehensive list of economics and finance modules. For example, you can choose to study more macroeconomics by taking modules such as Business Cycles or Macroeconomic Policy. Alternatively, you could deepen your understanding and tailor your selection to your future career with modules such as Corporate Finance, International Trade, and Futures and Options. If you are keen to strengthen your quantitative skills for working in industry or postgraduate study, you can select modules such as Topics in Econometrics and Applied Econometrics. You will also have the opportunity to undertake an individual economic or finance project. Picking up to two modules from other schools will broaden your knowledge and skills. For example, you could study a foreign language offered by the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Language Centre.

How the degree is taught We teach using a mixture of lectures and classes. You will normally have around 12 contact hours each week. Outside taught hours, you will be expected to spend time preparing for class activities, reading and researching. Independent study is a fundamental part of an economics education and most of your time during the week will be spent revising the topics covered in lectures and classes.

Foundation year All our degrees are available with an integrated Foundation Year, which you can start in either September or January. The Foundation Year is a fully integrated programme, taught on campus by Queen Mary lecturers.

Year abroad

A panoramic view from the Graduate Centre

You can travel abroad and study in cities such as Boston and Hong Kong as part of your degree. Applying for a four-year or five-year version of your degree with a full year abroad will enable you to study at one of our prestigious partner universities in Europe, North America, Asia or Australia.

Year in industry

A lecture in the Peston Theatre at the Graduate Centre

This is currently available on our Economics and Finance BSc as well as our Finance BSc. Gain invaluable work experience and put your skills and understanding into practice in a real-world environment, acquiring insight and experience for your future career.

Our modular system offers flexibility by allowing you to follow your interests in your choice of modules offered by the School of Economics and Finance, as well as other academic schools. In your final year, you can take up to two modules from a different academic school, in fields such as geography, modern languages, physics and mathematics.

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Single honours economics and finance degrees Economics BSc UCAS code: L100

• L100 Economics (three years) • L10Y Economics with Year Abroad (four years) • L10F Economics with Integrated Foundation Year (September start) (four years) • L10G Economics with Integrated Foundation Year (January start) (four years) • L10X Economics with Integrated Foundation Year and Year Abroad (September start) (five years) 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. You can always ask to visit them in their office to clarify or go over something you don’t fully understand.” Asjad Khan, Economics BSc, United Kingdom

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This course offers professional training in economics, providing an excellent basis for employment in the private or state sector, or for further academic study. In the first two years, you will cover core topics of macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative techniques used in economic analysis and investigation. Final-year options enable you to apply this core knowledge to a variety of more specialised areas such as labour economics, industrial economics, health economics, financial economics and business cycles. Some of your work will use the networked terminals in the School’s computer laboratories, giving you valuable practical experience.

Key facts • Wide range of optional modules in second and final year. • Available with an integrated Foundation Year, which you can start in either September or January. • Recent employers of our graduates include Deloitte, EY, Goldman Sachs, HMRC, PwC, and The Royal Bank of Scotland. • Recent graduates have gone on to study: Economics MSc, GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law), Management MSc.

Programme outline Year 1 Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 3

• Principles of Economics • Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance • Economics and Finance in Action • World Economy • Career Success in Economics and Finance

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Semester 2 • Microeconomics 1 • Macroeconomics 1 • Statistical Methods in Economics • Contemporary Economic Issues

Entry requirements A-level: AAA including maths. Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the EPQ IB: 36 overall with 666 in HL subjects and at least 6 in SL maths

Fees Home/EU: £9,250

International: £18,100* * 2019/20 fees

Microeconomics 2 Macroeconomics 2 Econometrics 1 Choice of economics and finance module

Semester 4 • Games and Strategies • Selected Topics in Macroeconomics • Econometrics 2 • Choice of economics and finance module

Foundation programme entry requirements: To apply for this BSc degree with an Integrated Foundation Year, you need to have completed a good high school education that consists of 12 years study and includes Mathematics equivalent to GCSE Grade 6 level.

Final year • Choose eight modules of which at least six must be economics and finance modules. For further details, see: qmul.ac.uk/sef/ undergraduate

What our students do after

Full-time Full-time study Part-time work Primarily in work but also studying Primarily studying but also in work DLHE data 2016/17

Study abroad You can choose to apply for a four-year or five-year version of this degree with a full year abroad. For further details, see: qmul.ac.uk/sef/abroad

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Single honours economics and finance degrees Economics and Finance BSc UCAS code: LN13

• LN13 Economics and Finance (three years) • L1N3 Economics and Finance with Year in Industry (four years) • LN3Y Economics and Finance with Year Abroad (four years) • L1N4 Economics and Finance with Year in Industry and Integrated Foundation Year (September start) (five years) • L1N5 Economics and Finance with Year in Industry and Integrated Foundation Year (January start) (five years) • LN3F Economics and Finance with Integrated Foundation Year (September start) (four years) • LN3G Economics and Finance with Integrated Foundation Year (January start) (four years) • LN3X Economics and Finance with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year (September start) (five years) • LN3Z Economics and Finance with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year (January start) (five years)

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This degree will prepare you for a career in economics, banking and finance. It provides an entry route for both private and public sectors as well as for further academic studies. After core modules in macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative analysis in your first year, you will study more applied microeconomics and macroeconomics as well as financial topics such as asset pricing and corporate finance. The wide choice of option modules in the final year will allow you to direct your studies to the areas that interest you most. The latter could range from quantitative methods in finance to corporate strategy and management of technology. For further details, see: econ.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate

Key facts • This degree programme is accredited with the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) from the Chartered Financial Analyst Society (CFA) UK. • Wide range of optional modules in the final year. • Available with an integrated Foundation Year, which you can start in either September or January. • Recent employers of our graduates include BDO LLP, Beazley, Debtwire, Kazhrom, KPMG, Locus Technologies and Metro Bank.

Year in industry Gain invaluable work experience and put your skills and understanding into practice in a real-world environment, acquiring insight and experience for your future career.

Programme outline Year 1 Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 3

Final year Semester 5

• Principles of Economics • Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance • Economics and Finance in Action • Principles of Finance

• Macroeconomics 2 • Econometrics 1 • Microeconomics 2

• Corporate Finance • Three option modules

• Money and Banking

• Futures and Options • International Financial Strategy • Two option modules

• Career Success in Economics and Finance

Semester 2 • Microeconomics 1 • Macroeconomics 1 • Statistical Methods in Economics • Elements of Accounting

Entry requirements A-level: AAA including maths. Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the EPQ IB: 36 overall with 666 in HL subjects and at least 6 in SL maths

Fees Home/EU: £9,250 International: £18,100* * 2019/20 fees

Semester 4 • • • •

International Finance Games and Strategies Econometrics 2 Capital Markets 1

Semester 6

What our students do after

Full-time work Full-time study Part-time work Primarily studying but also in work DLHE data 2016/17

Study abroad You can choose to apply for a four-year or five-year version of this degree with a full year abroad. For further details, see: qmul.ac.uk/sef/abroad

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Single honours economics and finance degrees Economics and International Finance BSc UCAS code: L13N

• L13N Economics and International Finance (three years) • L1NY Economics and International Finance with Year Abroad (four years) • L1NF Economics and International Finance with Integrated Foundation Year (September start) (four years) • L1NG Economics and International Finance with Integrated Foundation Year (January start) (four years) • L1NX Economics and International Finance with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year (September start) (five years) • L1NZ Economics and International Finance with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year (January start) (five years)

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In an ever-more connected world today, this course will help to understand trade, finance and strategy on an international level. The first year will give you strong foundations in microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative analysis which are then further developed in the second year. It is in this year that you will then start engaging in greater depth with the analysis of capital flows and exchange rates in International Finance and the theories and evidence of trade in the International Trade module. In your final year, you can specialise your learning by choosing from a number of modules and you will further expand your understanding of international finance by studying International Financial Strategy and Finance of Emerging Markets. If a career in global economics or international banking is your calling, this programme will prepare you well for careers such as exchange rate trader/analyst, trade adviser and financial

Key facts • Wide range of optional modules in the final year. • Available with an integrated Foundation year, which you can start in either September or January. • Recent employers of our graduates include Deloitte, EY, Goldman Sachs,

Programme outline Year 1 Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 3

Final year Semester 5

• • • •

• Corporate Finance

World Economy Principles of Finance Principles of Economics Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance • Career Success in Economics and Finance

Semester 2 • Macroeconomics 1 • Microeconomics 1 • Statistical Methods in Economics • Elements of Accounting

Entry requirements A-level: AAA including maths. Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the EPQ IB: 36 overall with 666 in HL subjects and at least 6 in SL maths

Fees Home/EU: £9,250

International: £18,100*

Macroeconomics 2 Microeconomics 2 Econometrics 1 One optional module

Semester 6 • International Financial Strategy

Semester 4

Elective modules

• • • •

Students must take at least one of the following:

International Finance Games and Strategies Capital Markets 1 International Trade

• Finance of Emerging Markets • Development Economics Plus five option modules

Study abroad Foundation programme entry requirements: To apply for this BSc degree with an Integrated Foundation Year, you need to have completed a good high school education that consists of 12 years study and includes Mathematics equivalent to GCSE Grade 6 level.

You can choose to apply for a four-year or five-year version of this degree with a full year abroad. For further details, see: qmul.ac.uk/sef/abroad

* 2019/20 fees

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Single honours economics and finance degrees

This course will give you professional training in economics and finance, alongside an in-depth understanding of the corporate world.

You will take basic modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics, fundamentals of management and quantitative analysis in the first year. For the remaining two years of the programme, you will combine modules in microeconomics, financial economics and business studies. A wide range of module options means you can direct your studies to the areas in economics, finance and management that interest you most. You will UCAS code: LN12 take eight modules in your final year: six from • LN12 Economics, Finance and Management within the School of Economics and Finance. The remaining two modules can be chosen (three years) • LN2Y Economics, Finance and Management from anywhere in the university. with Year Abroad (four years) • LN2F Economics, Finance and Management Key facts with Integrated Foundation Year • This degree programme is accredited (September start) (four years) with the Investment Management • LN2G Economics, Finance and Management Certificate (IMC) from the Chartered with Integrated Foundation Year Financial Analyst Society (CFA) UK. (January start) (four years) • Wide range of optional modules in the • LN2X Economics, Finance and Management second and final year. with Year Abroad and Integrated • Available with an integrated Foundation Foundation Year (September start) (five Year, which you can start in either years) September or January. • LN2Z Economics, Finance and Management • Recent employers of our graduates with Year Abroad and Integrated include Bloomberg, Deloitte, German Stock Exchange, KPMG, Pak Oman Investment Company and Vodafone. • Recent graduates have gone on to study: CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), Finance MSc, Business Finance MSc, Economics and Business Strategy MSc, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management MSc.

Economics, Finance and Management BSc

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Programme outline Year 1 Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 3

• Principles of Economics • Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance • Principles of Finance • Fundamentals of Management • Career Success in Economics and Finance

• Microeconomics 2 • Business Law • Two economics and finance optional modules

Semester 2 • Microeconomics 1 • Macroeconomics 1 • Statistical Methods in Economics • Elements of Accounting

Entry requirements A-level: AAA including maths. Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the EPQ IB: 36 overall with 666 in HL subjects and at least 6 in SL maths

Fees Home/EU: £9,250

International: £18,100* * 2019/20 fees

Semester 4 • • • •

Capital Markets 1 Games and Strategies Marketing Managerial Accounting

Final year • Corporate Strategy • Seven optional modules including at least three options from: • The Management of Human Resources • Economics of Technology and Innovation • Advanced Microeconomics • Futures and Options • Corporate Finance For further details, see: econ.qmul.ac.uk

What our students do after Foundation programme entry requirements: To apply for this BSc degree with an Integrated Foundation Year, you need to have completed a good high school education that consists of 12 years study and includes Mathematics equivalent to GCSE Grade 6 level.

Full-time work Full-time study DLHE data 2016/17

Study abroad You can choose to apply for a four-year or five-year version of this degree with a full year abroad. For further details, see: qmul.ac.uk/sef/abroad

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Single honours economics and finance degrees Finance BSc

UCAS code: L10D • L11F Finance (three years) • L11F Finance with Integrated Foundation Year (September start) (four years) • L11G Finance with Integrated Foundation Year (January Start) (four years) • L10B Finance with a Year in Industry (four years) • L113 Finance with a Year in Industry and Integrated Foundation Year (September start) (five years) • L114 Finance with a Year in Industry and Integrated Foundation Year (January Start) (five years) • L10C Finance with Year Abroad (four years) • L11X Finance with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year (September start) (five years) • L11Y Finance with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year (January Start) (five years)

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Global finance and its role in the world have never been so complex – or so exciting. Recent world events have shown the importance of understanding financial decision-making, risk management and the behaviour of financial markets. This programme will prepare you for a career in economics, banking and finance, with a focus on finance. It provides an entry route for both private and public sectors, as well as for further academic study. During the first two years, you will cover finance, macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative analysis. You will also study applied macroeconomics and microeconomics, as well as financial topics such as asset pricing and corporate finance. With a wide choice of modules in the final year, you can direct your studies to your interests or career aims, from quantitative methods in finance to corporate strategy and the management of technology.

Key facts • Brand new course introduced based on the school's existing expertise in economics and finance, dedicated to those who want to pursue a career in Finance. • Two new modules were specifically designed for this course: "Principles of Trading" and "Finance Case Studies". You will learn to apply core finance theories through these practical modules. • The course has been designed to be more practical, with a focus on the hands-on skillsets demanded by the competitive job market.

Programme outline Year 1 Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 3

• Principles of Finance • Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance • Economics & Finance in Action • Principles of Economics • Career Success for Economics and Finance Students

• • • •

Semester 2 • • • •

Macroeconomics 2 Microeconomics 2 Econometrics 1 Principles of Trading

Semester 4 • • • •

Games and Strategies Capital Markets 1 Econometrics 2 International Finance

Elements of Accounting Macroeconomics 1 Microeconomics 1 Statistical Methods in Economics

Entry requirements A-level: AAA including maths. Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the EPQ IB: 36 overall with 666 in HL subjects and at least 6 in SL maths

Fees Home/EU: £9,250

International: £18,100*

Final year • • • • • • •

Corporate Finance Portfolio Management Capital Markets 2 Futures and Options Finance Case Studies At least one of: International Financial Strategy • Finance of Emerging Markets • Two option modules

Year in industry

Gain invaluable work experience and put your skills and understanding into practice in a real-world environment, acquiring insight and experience for your future career.

Study abroad You can choose to apply for a four-year or five-year version of this degree with a full year abroad. For further details, see: qmul.ac.uk/sef/abroad

* 2019/20 fees

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Joint honours economics and finance degrees Economics and Politics BSc UCAS code: LL12

• LL12 Economics and Politics (three years) • LL2Y Economics and Politics with Year Abroad (four years) • LL2F Economics and Politics with Integrated Foundation Year (September start) (four years) • LL2G Economics and Politics with Integrated Foundation Year (January start) (four years) • LL2X Economics and Politics with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year (September start) (five years) • LL2Z Economics and Politics with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year (January start) (five years)

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Economics and politics are closely related disciplines and this degree is especially suited to those with an interest in public policy and governmental decisionmaking. In your first year, you will take four economics modules and three or four politics modules. In your second and final years, you can continue to split your studies in equal proportions, or you can choose to specialise further. The degree will prepare you for a wide range of careers in various industries such as the media and consulting industries as well as government and the charity sector.

Key facts • Choose from a wide range of modules in economic and politics. • Available with an integrated Foundation Year, which you can start in either September or January. • Recent employers of our graduates include Diageo, HM Treasury, GlaxoSmithKline, PwC, Royal Bank of Canada and Thomson Reuters. • Recent graduates have gone to study: CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), Comparative Politics MSc, Finance and Accounting MSc.

Programme outline Year 1 Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 3

• Principles of Economics • Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance • Career Success in Economics and Finance

• Modern Political Thought 1 • Macroeconomics 2 • Microeconomics 2

Semester 2 • Microeconomics 1 • Macroeconomcis 1

Full year • Thinking Politically: Introduction to Concepts, Theories and Ideologies • Either Background to British Politics and Introduction to Politics, or Political Analysis

Entry requirements A-level: AAA including maths. Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the EPQ IB: 36 overall with 666 in HL subjects and at least 6 in SL maths

Fees Home/EU: £9,250

International: £18,100* * 2019/20 fees

Semester 4 • Games and Strategies • Political Research • Three optional modules, including at least one economics module and one politics module.

Final year • Choose eight optional modules, including at least two politics modules and two economics modules. At most two modules can be taken from other schools. For further details, see: econ.qmul.ac.uk/ undergraduate

What our students do after

Full-time work Full-time study Part-time work Part-time study Primarily studying but also in work DLHE data 2016/17

Study abroad You can choose to apply for a four-year or five-year version of this degree with a full year abroad. For further details, see: qmul.ac.uk/sef/abroad

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Joint honours economics and finance degrees Economics, Statistics and Mathematics BSc UCAS code: LG11

• LG11 Economics, Statistics and Mathematics (three years) • LG1Y Economics, Statistics and Mathematics with Year Abroad (four years) • LG1F Economics, Statistics and Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year (September start) (four years) • LG1G Economics, Statistics and Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year (January start) (four years) • LG1X Economics, Statistics and Mathematics with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year (September start) (five years) • LG1Z Economics, Statistics and Mathematics with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year (January start) (five years)

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This course focuses on the quantitative side of economics, applying advanced mathematical techniques to real-world situations. It provides an entry route for both private and public sectors as well as for further academic studies. After core modules in macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative analysis in the first year, you will study more applied microeconomics and macroeconomics. The wide array of option modules in the final year will also allow you to direct your studies to the areas that interest you most. The latter could range from quantitative methods in economics and finance to corporate strategy and management of technology.

Key facts • Wide range of optional modules in the final year. • Available with an integrated Foundation Year, which you can start in either September or January. • Recent employers of our graduates include HSBC, Metro Bank, Preqin, PwC, Santander, TCP Life Systems and TVS Media. • Recent graduates have gone to study: Futures Trading Training, Investment and Finance MSc, Behavioural Finance

Programme outline Year 1 Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 3

• Principles of Economics • Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance • Introduction to Probability • Sets, Functions and Numbers • Career Success in Economics and Finance

• • • •

Semester 2 • • • •

Microeconomics 1 Macroeconomics 1 Probability and Statistics I Vectors and Matrices

Entry requirements A-level: AAA including maths. Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the EPQ IB: 36 overall with 666 in HL subjects and at least 6 in SL maths

Fees Home/EU: £9,250

International: £18,100* * 2019/20 fees

Microeconomics 2 Macroeconomics 2 Applied Linear Algebra Probability and Statistics II

Semester 4 • • • •

Games and Strategies Econometrics 2 Statistical Modelling 1 Introduction to Computer Programming

Final year • Choose eight optional modules, including at least two mathematics modules and two economics modules. For further details, see: econ.qmul.ac.uk/

What our students do after

Full-time work Full-time study Primarily studying but also in work DLHE data 2016/17

Study abroad You can choose to apply for a four-year or five-year version of this degree with a full year abroad. For further details, see: qmul.ac.uk/sef/abroad

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Applying

Before applying Research your course • It is vital to find out as much as possible about the course, the School and the University before you make an application. • Visiting our website will provide further details, but if you have any other queries, you can contact our Undergraduate Programme Manager by email at econ-ug@qmul.ac.uk • There are plenty of opportunities to visit us before applying. Queen Mary holds several Open Days each year, during which you will be able to take a tour of the campus, attend a presentation about economics and finance at Queen Mary, and talk to staff and students about the courses we offer. For further details of Open Days and campus tours, see econ.qmul.ac.uk/ undergraduate/book-a-visit/

Research finance and funding options Finance • Like many universities in England, Queen Mary’s annual tuition fee for full-time UK and EU students is £9,250 for 2019-20 entry. • UK/EU students will not have to pay their fees while studying – the government will lend eligible students the money, which they will start to pay back once they have left university and are earning at least £25,000. • Fees for international students vary depending on the course. You will find details of fees for international students on each course web page. Queen Mary may increase university fees for international students by a standard amount each year. The inflationary increase for international university fees in 2019-20 will be 3%.

Scholarships For 2019-20, the School of Economics and Finance will have six Excellence Scholarships available to Home, EU and overseas students, worth £5,000 each, and awarded on the basis of academic excellence.

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For more information, go to: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/ feesandfunding

How to apply • For all full-time higher education programmes at universities and colleges in the UK, students must apply online at: www.ucas.com • You will find full instructions to help you fill in your online application, plus help text where appropriate. UCAS also has a comprehensive guide called ‘Applying Online’, which can be downloaded from the website. • You can find our step-by-step guide to applying at: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/

Next steps If you receive an offer, you will be invited to one of our School of Economics and Finance Offer Holder Days. If you are unable to attend any of the dates, email econ-ug@qmul. ac.uk and we will be pleased to arrange an individual visit. econ.qmul.ac.uk 42

Careers support

Throughout your course, you will have access to a bespoke weekly careers programme to prepare you for internships and graduatelevel work. This programme includes workshops on job-hunting and job applications, as well as employer events to help you explore your options and build a professional network. The School has two dedicated Careers Consultants and an Internships Coordinator.

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Recent careers events in the School of Economics and Finance include an Insight Lunch with the Bank of England, and an alumni/student networking event with graduates from Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and many more. The University’s Careers and Enterprise team also run a two-week ‘Focus on Finance’ programme every autumn. The University hosts over 90 employer-led events per year, from seminars to large fairs. Major employers on campus have included Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Lloyds of London, Transport for London, Teach First, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Microsoft, IBM, Clifford Chance, Freshfields, Macfarlanes, the BBC, the NHS and GlaxoSmithKline. You can also access jobs with smaller and specialist employers via QRecruit, in-School events and QM Targetconnect. Queen Mary’s location between Canary Wharf and the City ensures that you will have access to many work experience opportunities, and we will encourage you to acquire experience throughout your period of study. Our QRecruit service links students to internship opportunities, project roles and temporary work. QM Targetconnect, our job vacancy board, connects students with around 3,000 paid part-time, full-time and internship opportunities, as well as volunteering roles both in the UK and abroad.

Your careers support journey

Meet your academic adviser.

Organise a meeting with a Careers Consultant.

Utilise resources to help create your CV, cover letters etc.

Attend a spring insight week.

Draw on support over the summer.

Attend a careers fair.

Undertake psychometric testing.

Attend mock interviews and assessment centres.

Secure a summer internship.

Apply for graduate roles.

Apply for postgraduate studies.

Finalise your plans for life after graduation.

Become a Queen Mary alumnus.

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A week in the life of an economics and finance student Before coming to Queen Mary, I was buzzing with questions. For example, how would I handle the transition from school to university life? Sure enough, I experienced a rapid, but exciting, shift in priorities and perspective. Every day is different and packed with new activities and opportunities. Here’s what a typical week in my life looks like.

Monday Morning: Grab a quick coffee before my 10am Capital Markets class on valuation methods. Afternoon: Walk down to Drapers Bar for lunch with my friends. Study in the library – prepare for the lecture at 2pm by reading lecture slides on QMPlus (our virtual learning environment) and reading the book to make notes. Selected Topics in Macroeconomics lecture about money supply and monetary policy focusing on the UK’s actions taken in stabilising the economy after the Financial Crisis. Late afternoon: Meeting with the Banking and Finance Society committee to plan the seminar on Tuesday and guest speaker event on Friday. Evening: Travel back home and have dinner. Read and make notes on Stata for my 9am Tuesday lecture. 45 econ.qmul.ac.uk

Shazaib Asif

Economics BSc, 2019

Tuesday Morning: Econometrics lecture. Study in the Graduate Centre (this is where the School of Economics and Finance is based). The 7th floor is one of the best places to study in the University. It is surrounded by glass windows, which give a perfect view of Canary Wharf. Afternoon: Selected Topics in Macroeconomics class – the teacher goes through questions on monetary policy. Class seminars at Queen Mary are structured around questions based on the topic taught in the last lecture. This is a perfect way to revise for each module. Lunch at Ground café on campus, while helping Banking and Finance Society members with their CVs and covering letters. Capital Markets lecture – discussion about trading and market portfolios. This is one of my favourite lectures, since you study realworld problems and their solutions. Late afternoon: Meeting with the Cricket society to plan tomorrow’s training session. Study in the library to prepare for Banking and Finance Society seminar. Evening: Meet the Banking and Finance Society committee members and make sure everything is planned. The Banking and Finance Society seminar is on Investment Banking division (IBD), talking about mergers & acquisitions in detail. I give a talk about valuation methods and discuss with society

members. The topic for each seminar varies week by week. We focus on all the main divisions in the financial industry and give our society members an overview of how each of them is different. Grab dinner with society committee members, along with analysing the seminar and possible improvements.

this week. Late afternoon: Microeconomics lecture – this is one of the biggest lectures in my course with 250+ people in the same lecture hall. This week we discuss Externalities and Market failure.

Morning: Econometrics class where we use Stata and Eviews on computers and solve all the questions on the topic we were taught on Tuesday. I really like this class as we learn on different software, which will be of benefit to my career.

Evening: Every Thursday we play an indoor cricket league in Queen Mary. The league is played in the sports hall in our gym, Qmotion. I represent the Pakistan Society and we compete against different cultural societies. This week our match is with the Sri Lankan Society and we manage to beat them and stay top of the league.

Afternoon: We often have ambassador duties on Wednesdays. This includes hosting Open Days at Queen Mary and giving tours to applicants. Sometimes we travel to offcampus events to represent the School of Economics and Finance.

After cricket, I eat at a local restaurant, Roosters, with all of my Pakistan Society friends. This is like a tradition now; we have eaten at Roosters every Thursday for the past two years.

Late afternoon: Cricket training at the Oval cricket ground. Since I am part of the committee, I get there a bit earlier to make sure the equipment is in place and the training session runs smoothly. We practice in indoor cricket nets and then do a bit of fielding at the end. I really like practicing at the Oval because sometimes we get to see some cricketers training next to us.

Friday

Wednesday

Evening: I go out with my cricket mates for a meal and we discuss everyone’s individual practice session and how it can be improved. Then we all move to Drapers Bar (in the Students’ Union) for Hail Mary, which is one of the most famous sports club nights at Queen Mary.

Thursday Morning: On Thursdays, I have a class in the afternoon so I prepare for the class, read lecture material and make sure I am up to date. Afternoon: Microeconomics class – we tackle questions about monopolistic competition

Morning: I have no lectures or classes on Friday so my schedule varies a lot. I start the day around 10am at the gym in the University. I spend around two hours at the gym with my friends. I go to the library and catch up with any missed lectures or classes. If I have not missed anything, then I do exam revision. Afternoon: Usually Friday afternoon is spent taking mock interviews and helping our society members with any queries. If any member has an assessment centre coming up, this is when my committee members and I hold one-on-one sessions with them. Evening: We host our big society events on Fridays. This week’s is on Blockchain: The Crypto Revolution and we invite David Siegel to address this topic. Our Friday events are on a huge scale (150+ attendees) and these events are open to all students in London.

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Student life

Students’ Union

Qmotion

All Queen Mary students automatically become a member of QMSU, an active and flourishing Students’ Union run by students for students. QMSU is best known for its clubs and societies, which provide a great opportunity for meeting people – especially those who are studying a different subject to you. One of the aims of QMSU is to ensure that your time at university is not just about work, but also includes socialising and personal development.

Qmotion is Queen Mary’s health and fitness centre. Equipped with a great range of exercise machines and weights, it also has a womenonly area and offers a number of exercise classes. There is a squash court and sports hall on campus, and a swimming pool a short distance away. We offer subsidised gym membership rates (starting at £15 per month).

Sports Playing sports is a good way to relax after a day spent studying. Our sports teams regularly compete against other university teams, and there’s a great social scene with after-match drinks and a regular social night, Hail Mary, which is hosted by a different QMSU sports team each month.

Volunteering

The Merger Cup

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Volunteering with charities and non-profit organisations is a brilliant way to explore what London has to offer, make a difference and really get involved in your local area. You can do anything from mentoring local school students or volunteering in nearby hospitals, to becoming a helpline volunteer or managing a local sports team. To find out more, head to qmsu.org/volunteering

Student support Assigned when you begin at Queen Mary, your academic adviser will stay with you throughout your studies. They will help you choose modules, sign any forms you need and help you with any academic or personal problems you may have. Most students find it extremely helpful to have one adviser on hand throughout their time at Queen Mary.

Health services We have an NHS Student Health Service available on campus for students who live in our halls of residence, or off campus but within Tower Hamlets. For more information on how to access healthcare services regardless of where you live, visit: studenthealth.qmul.ac.uk

Advice and counselling

QMUL students during a yoga class

Qmotion - Sport and Fitness Centre for Queen Mary University of London

Our advice service offers in-depth and specialist advice on a range of financial, practical and legal issues such as student finance, housing rights, immigration law and international student issues. Counselling is also available. Our Advice and Counselling service is a completely free and confidential service. For more information, go to: welfare.qmul.ac.uk

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Study abroad

Go abroad for a summer, a semester or a full year with the School of Economics and Finance.

Study with our partner institutions If you’d like to go overseas, you can apply to study with a range of institutions, including:

• Columbia University, USA • George Washington University, USA • Hunter College, City University of New York, USA • Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, China • Singapore Management University, Singapore If you’d like to spend just a semester abroad, • Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico you can do so as part of a normal three-year programme. Whether you’d like to go to a • University of California, USA European country or overseas, we have the • University of Hong Kong, China right destination for you. Our Erasmus+ and • University of Melbourne, Australia International Exchange partners are spread all over the world and what you study with them • University of Pennsylvania, USA • University of Richmond, Virginia, USA will replace modules at Queen Mary. • University of Sydney, Australia If you prefer to have a shorter experience, • University of Toronto, Canada apply for one of the Summer Schools organised by our partners and get to know • University of Western Australia, Perth, a new culture while taking classes. Australia • Waseda University, Japan (year only option). All of our degree courses offer a four-year 'with a year abroad' programme that allows you to spend a whole year studying at one of our partner universities in Europe or overseas. This option will let you devise your own study plan and gain an invaluable lifetime experience.

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Erasmus+ exchange programme Funded by the European Union, the Erasmus+ Programme is the largest programme of its kind in the world, giving many students their first chance to study or work abroad. Partner universities for the School of Economics and Finance include the University of Copenhagen, Universitá Commerciale Luigi Bocconi in Milan, the Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona and the University of Zurich. For more information, visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/ erasmus A Queen Mary student in LA A Queen Mary student in Australia

My year at the University of Melbourne has been the most exciting year of my life. I wanted to visit all the major sights in Australia, meet many new friends and get good grades… and all of this had to be done while settling in a new country on the other side of the world! This challenge improved my time-management skills and made me more open-minded and flexible because I was exposed to an unfamiliar environment far away from home. But don’t worry – there’s always people around you who are willing to help!” Jacob Ławicki, BSc Economics and Politics

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Vibrant East London

The Liverpool Street Station area

Queen Mary students exploring central London

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A panoramic view from the Graduate Centre

Living in London

As one of the world’s most exciting and culturally vibrant cities, London is a great place to live and study. You’ll never run out of things to see and explore.

With nearly 400,000 people studying here, it’s a fantastic place to be a student. There’s always something going on, and many events are free. Your student card will also give you reduced entry to a surprising number of places, as well as discounts on clothes and food. You can enjoy: • • • • •

Over 300 museums and galleries One of the greenest cities on earth Multicultural cuisine Exceptional music and nightlife Outstanding markets.

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As a Queen Mary student, you will The cost of accommodation These guideline housing prices are for the have a range of housing options either on, or within a short walking academic year 2018/19. Residential fees are distance of, our Mile End campus. payable termly in advance: We guarantee an offer of accommodation in a room in a Queen Mary hall of residence, or with one of our partner providers, if you meet the criteria.* To qualify, you must firmly accept your offer to study at Queen Mary and apply for accommodation by 31 May and meet our eligibility criteria*. All Queen Mary accommodation is in selfcatered flats and maisonettes. *Please visit: qmul.ac.uk/study/accommodation for full eligibility criteria

• Mile End residences – rents for single rooms range from £135 to £185 per week, including all utility costs and Wi-Fi. Current prices can be found at residences.qmul. ac.uk/college/fees • Privately rented accommodation – student rents in the local area in shared flats and houses typically range from £110 to £170 per week. There are also a number of privately run student halls in the area – rents in these purpose-built developments reflect the very high standards (most being self-contained studios) and range from between £250 to £390 per week.

Alternative Applying for our accommodation housing options Once you have firmly accepted an offer to study here, the Admissions Office will send you full details on how to apply for a place in our housing. Queen Mary housing is very popular and we suggest you apply as early as possible.

We can provide specialist advice on a range of alternative housing, including renting a local room or flat, renting a room in a privatively built hall of residence or choosing a homestay or short-stay option, which provides greater flexibility.

For housing deadlines and eligibility, go to: residences.qmul.ac.uk/college/application

For further information, head to: residences. qmul.ac.uk/alternative For all accommodation queries, contact us by email at: residences@qmul.ac.uk

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Terms and conditions

In the unlikely event that we discontinue a programme of study, or change it significantly before it begins, we will inform applicants holding an offer of a place at the earliest opportunity and will endeavour to offer a suitable alternative programme at Queen Mary. We will also ensure that these changes are reflected on our website as soon as possible.

3 Liability for damage to person or property 1 Rules and regulations The offer of, and acceptance of, a place at Queen Mary is made on the understanding that you undertake to observe the terms and conditions of our Academic Regulations and related policies. These cover, among other things, payment of fees, attendance at classes, submission of work, attendance at examinations, student discipline, complaints procedure, freedom of speech and equal opportunities policies. To read the Academic Regulations and related policies, visit: arcs.qmul.ac.uk/policy

2 Changes to our programmes Queen Mary will aim to deliver your programme so that it closely matches the way in which it has been described to you by Queen Mary in print, online, and/or in person. However, it is important to realise that in some circumstances we may change aspects of your programme. For example, staff changes, resource limitations and factors such as a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module may result in Queen Mary having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes and/or student services described in this prospectus.

Queen Mary does not accept responsibility or liability for any damage to studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; property, the transfer of computer viruses to studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; equipment, or personal injury to students caused by the misuse or unauthorised use of Queen Mary equipment, or owing to students not taking due care while on Queen Mary premises, or engaged in Queen Mary activities.

4 Accuracy of information in this prospectus Queen Mary has made reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided in this prospectus is both helpful and accurate at the time of going to press. However, this information is subject to change over time. For this reason, it is important that you check the website for the most up-to-date information (qmul.ac.uk) or contact us using the details contained within the document. Applicants are strongly advised to check the Queen Mary Course Finder for up-todate entry requirements before submitting their UCAS application: qmul.ac.uk/ undergraduate/coursefinder Read our terms and conditions in full at: qmul.ac.uk/prospective/termsandconditions

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