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Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H

Economics and International Relations

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economics and International Relations course at Queen Mary University of London.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,A

To include A level Mathematics. Excluded subjects - General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Mathematics.

Most popular A-levels studied

The Economics and International Relations course at Queen Mary University of London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Economics
International relations
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
EconomicsA
Further MathematicsB
ChemistryA
BiologyA
SubjectGrade
HistoryB
English LiteratureB
Government and PoliticsB
EconomicsB
FrenchB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: L2L1

Here's what Queen Mary University of London says about its Economics and International Relations course.

Pandemics, wars, and political unrest have shown us that understanding economics and international relations is vital.

The global economy is made up of interconnected countries – all have their own structures and economic policies. To navigate these complex relationships, governments, and international organisations need people like you to understand economic theory and its interplay with politics.

You’ll be studying specialist areas in each subject that combine economics and international relations. All of this will help you understand how economics and international relations work together. Being able to investigate the relationships between economic variables will be key. Throughout your studies, you'll have access to our Bloomberg trading room where you’ll use the same data used by practitioners in industry.

Immersed in industry

Our teaching team makes an impact on policy-making and public debate through their research. We’re also near London’s financial centres, the City and Canary Wharf, which means we invite guest lecturers to share their insights with you about specialist areas such as Brexit Britain, and international development.

Our annual 'Focus on Economics' programme includes workshops to help you explore career options in consulting, government, investment banking, insurance, and trading. Together with optional modules in specialised areas, you’ll start to get an idea of what your future career looks like.

Source: Queen Mary University of London

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H

Department

Economics and Finance

Location

Main Site | London

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Economics

• International relations

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

YEAR 1

World Economy Macroeconomics 1 Microeconomics 1 Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance Introduction to International Relations Politics in Action Global Histories Personal and Career Development Plan 1

Disclaimer The programme structure shown is for prospective/new students and may vary for existing students. Please note that all modules are subject to change.

How you will be assessed

Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in January and May/June.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Queen Mary University of London

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Economics and International Relations course at Queen Mary University of London features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Economics
Politics

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

79%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

88%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

68%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

82%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

87%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

71%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

74%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

76%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

77%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

79%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

53%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

76%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

61%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

90%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

86%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

84%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

83%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

86%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

63%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

84%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

75%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

83%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

85%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

84%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

85%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

89%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

86%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

85%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

79%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

88%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

87%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

73%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

78%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

91%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

82%

med

How well organised is your course?

82%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

82%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

87%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

81%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

67%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

84%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

69%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

85%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

87%

high

Student information

The Economics and International Relations course at Queen Mary University of London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Economics
International relations
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female33%Male67%
Where students come from
International31%UK69%
Student performance
2:1 or above80%
Number of students780
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female78%Male22%
Where students come from
International13%UK87%
Number of students70
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Economics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London.

Earnings after graduation

The Economics and International Relations course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Queen Mary University of London graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Economics
Politics

Earnings

£31.3k

First year after graduation

£37.2k

Third year after graduation

£50k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£26.6k

First year after graduation

£31.4k

Third year after graduation

£38.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Economics and International Relations.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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