Course
Economics
Offered by School of Economics and Finance
QS Economics
QS Economics Rank: Top 90 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #145
Queen Mary University of London's School of Economics and Finance rose to 87th globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, up from 100th the previous year, securing 10th place in the UK.
Key advantages
- Rising global ranking (87th in 2026, up from 100th)
- 10th in the UK
- East London location
- Affordable relative to central London
- Diverse international cohort
- Growing London finance employer links
- Programme & duration
- MSc: 1 year (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. £24,000 – £29,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- September (main intake)
- English requirement
- IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 92PTE: 62
- Entry requirements
- 2:1 undergraduate degree in Economics or related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.
Employability & placement
Growing access to London's finance and policy job market. Good outcomes in economic analysis and finance roles.
Student experience
East London campus with strong diversity and community feel. Affordable compared to central London.
Research strengths
Research in financial economics, macroeconomics, and international trade. Active industry-linked research centres.