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.
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:
- 4th in the UK for research output in Economics and Econometrics in the Research Excellence Framework in 2021
- Joint 10th in UK in the Shanghai Global Ranking for Finance in 2025
- In the top 50 in the Shanghai Global Ranking for Economics in 2025
- In the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings for Economics & Econometrics in 2026
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.
- many scholarships of £5,000-£7,000 (high chance of obtaining one)
- guaranteed £7,000 for applicants admitted to an MSc with a Year in Industry
For more information, visit our Scholarships and funding page.
[1] There are three global scholarships—the Global Financial Leaders Scholarship (GFL), the Global Talent Scholarship (GTS), and the Global Excellence Scholarship (GES). The scholarship will be applied automatically to students who meet the requirements. The scholarship will be deducted from a recipient’s tuition fees when they enrol at Queen Mary.