BSc Economics and Politics
Queen Mary University of London
About this course
BSc (Econ) (Hons) in Economics and Politics, a degree within economics and politics and international relations. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Policy Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes access to a Bloomberg trading room for financial data analysis. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Principles of Economics, Macroeconomics 1, Microeconomics 1, and Background to British Politics. The second year advances core knowledge via compulsory studies in Macroeconomics 2, Microeconomics 2, Quantitative Methods for Social Science Research, and Modernity: Theories of State, Economy and Society. Optional modules in the second and third years allow students to select from specialized subjects across economics and politics, including options like Econometrics 2, International Trade, British Politics, and Foreign Policy Analysis. Students can also undertake an independent Economics Project in their final year.
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Entry requirements
Economics and Politics - BSc (Econ) (Hons): A-Level: Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include a minimum of 6 in Standard Level Mathematics, if not being studied at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Standard or Higher Level. Excludes Maths Studies. BTEC: See our detailed subject and grade requirements. Access HE: We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction, and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Applicants will also be expected to achieve, or have already achieved, A-Level Mathematics at grade A. GCSE: Both GCSE English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5 (or an acceptable equivalent will be required. EPQ: Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq. Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer: ABB with A in Maths at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BBB including Maths at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page . Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.
What students say
Based on about 207 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 385 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 60 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 13%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 49%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 12%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 7%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 78%
- South East: 10%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 430 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 79%
- Baccalaureate: 8%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 7%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Personal and Career Development Plan 1
- Background to British Politics
- Macroeconomics 1
- Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance
- Microeconomics 1
- Principles of Economics
- Thinking Politically: Introduction to Concepts, Theories and Ideologies
- Politics in Action
- Personal and Career Development Plan 2
- Games and Strategies
- Macroeconomics 2
- Microeconomics 2
- Modernity: Theories of State, Economy and Society
- Quantitative Methods for Social Science Research
- Macroeconomics 3
- Econometrics 2
- International Finance
- International Trade
- Economics of Social Issues
- British Politics
- Foreign Policy Analysis
- US Politics
- Colonialism, Capitalism and Development
- The UK and the EU
- Global Theory
- Comparative Politics
- Personal and Career Development Plan 3
- Topics in Econometrics
- Economics Project
- Applied Econometrics
- Business Cycles
- Environmental Economics
- Public Economics
- Macroeconomic Policy
- Labour Economics
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Health Economics
- Development Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- Political Economy
- History of Economic Thought
- Economics of Inequality
- Industrial Economics
- Socialist Political Thought
- Populism: A Global Perspective
- Populism in 21st-century Europe
- Gender and Politics
- Parliamentary Studies
- Radical Politics Today
- Political Violence and Liberal Modernity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Politics at Queen Mary University of London earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £35,500 after 3 years, £50,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £65,500. The £50,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Politics at Queen Mary University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Politics at Queen Mary University of London?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Politics at Queen Mary University of London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics and Politics at Queen Mary University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BSc Economics and Politics at Queen Mary University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Politics at Queen Mary University of London?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.