Course summary
Look beyond the financial headlines and ask key questions about what’s happening behind the scenes. How do companies make financial decisions? What risk management strategies are in place? How do global financial markets influence firms and policymakers? We’ve designed this course to focus on finance and strategy on an international level, starting with a whole module on the world economy in your first semester. Academic experts will also discuss other research areas in bond and foreign exchange markets, financial derivatives, international trade, and much more. With a wide choice of modules in the final year, you also can direct your studies according to your interests or career goals, from behavioural economics to corporate strategy and the finance of emerging markets. Everything you need for success You’ll learn practical skills in our Bloomberg trading terminals, Interactive Brokers Trader Workstations (TWS), and FXCM FX Trading Stations. At the same time, you’ll gain industry insights through our connections with the Bank of England, HM Treasury, and other financial institutions and professional bodies. After you graduate, you can register for the Investment Management Certificate exam – a professional qualification highly valued by employers.
Modules
YEAR 1 Economics & Finance in Action Macroeconomics 1 Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance Microeconomics 1 Principles of Economics Foundations of Finance Statistical Methods in Economics World Economy Personal and Career Development Plan 1 Disclaimer The programme structure shown is for prospective/new students and may vary for existing students. Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Assessment method
Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in January and May/June.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L13N
- Institution code:
- Q50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
Extended Project
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
All applicants to QMUL must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student who will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements/index.html#
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Queen Mary University of London
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