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MSc degrees

Our MSc programmes emphasise employability and practical skills essential for financial analysts and professional economists. Taught by leading academics engaged in cutting-edge research and seasoned industry professionals, these programmes bridge the gap between advanced research and real-world applications, equipping students to excel in their careers.

All our MSc programmes offer comprehensive training in finance or economics, but they vary by entry requirements, quantitative level, and career focus. See the table below.

 

Programme Minimum Entry Requirements* Special Focus Careers
Banking and Finance - January and September 2.2 at undergraduate level in any subject Commercial and investment banking, especially regulation and risk management for banking Risk management and regulation in commercial banks, investment banks, and supervisory financial institutions (e.g. central banks)
Behavioural Finance** Good 2.2 at undergraduate level in any subject with good performance in 1 quantitative module Irrationalities and puzzles in decision-making and on financial markets

Analyst/ trader/ portfolio manager in investment banks, hedge funds, and pension funds

Public policy (especially in so-called "nudge units")

Marketing
Corporate Finance 2.2 at undergraduate level in any subject

Valuation of firms and investment projects.

Optimal capital structure

 Companies' finance departments and investment banks
Economics 2.1 at undergraduate level in any subject with good performance in 2 quantitative modules Applied economic analyst skills through three Pathways: Big Data and Quantitative Analysis, Competition and Public Policy, Macroeconomic Outcomes and Financial Markets

Professional economist in public sector (government departments, central banks, international organizations) or private sector (consulting, banks);

MRes/PhD
Finance** 2.1 at undergraduate level in any subject with good performance in 2 quantitative modules Advanced study in all key areas of finance Commercial and investment banks, hedge funds, pension funds, governmental financial institutions, companies’ finance departments
Financial Technology (FinTech) 2.1 at undergraduate level in any subject with good performance in 2 quantitative modules Integrate artificial intelligence, machine learning, and regulation with core financial principles Fintech startups, digital banking, regulatory technology, digital consulting, or traditional financial institutions undergoing digital transformation
Investment Banking** Good 2.2 at undergraduate level in any subject Financial and strategic analysis of investment banking functions Investment banking and corporate advisory
Investment and Finance** Good 2.2 at undergraduate level in any subject with good performance in 1 quantitative module Asset pricing, portfolio construction, and financial derivatives Analyst/ trader/ portfolio manager in investment banks, hedge funds, and pension funds
Wealth Management 2.2 at undergraduate level in any subject

Wealth management and financial planning for professionals, high-worth individuals, and institutions

Wealth manager, financial advisor, private banker

*Work experience and postgraduate studies will also be taken into consideration.

**CFA pathway available 

Students who do not meet the entry requirements for any of our MScs can consider the Pre-Masters Graduate Diploma in Economics and Finance (6 or 12 month versions), MSc Investment and Finance with Integrated Pre-Masters, or MSc Banking and Finance with Integrated Pre-Masters. Successful completion of the Diploma will allow you to enter one of our MSc programmes. 

Other key features

The School of Economics and Finance is highly ranked based on our teaching and research:

In addition to the core modules, each programme offers a wide range of electives which allow students to further specialise according to their interests and chosen career focus.

We provide opportunities for professional skills development through our student-led investment fund, interactive live simulations of practical tasks from careers in finance, and practically focused professional development modules. We also provide extensive careers support services.

We offer a range of scholarships, including
  • 200 scholarships of £5,000-£7,000 for overseas applicants with an overall mark of 55 or above,
  • Progression scholarships and discounts for Queen Mary alumni,
  • Dedicated scholarships for MSc Economics,
  • Scholarships for international women of £6,000 each.

For more information, visit our Scholarships and funding page.

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