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University degree

Economics

Queen Mary University of London · London
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Study Economics at QMUL, 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. Economics is all about untangling how the world works – and how to make it a better place.

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.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
128-143 pts25%
144-159 pts40%
160-175 pts14%
176-191 pts11%
192-207 pts6%
208-223 pts1%
224-239 pts2%
240+ pts1%
How they qualified
90% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel90%
foundation5%
baccalaureate3%
other3%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
85%
In professional / skilled jobs
91%
Continue past first year
86%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£33,000
After 15 months
£35,500
3 years on
£50,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
86%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching83%
Assessment & feedback75%
Academic support72%
Well organised90%
Learning resources83%
Student community85%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Queen Mary University of London's own site.
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