SEF UG Associates Info Zone - 2026/27
Section outline
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Thank you for considering QMUL and the School of Economics and Finance (SEF) for your study abroad/exchange programme
To find out more about the School, please feel free to visit our main website: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sef/
On this page, you can find some useful information about modules offered at the School for Associates and the teaching and learning arrangements.
An 'Associate' Student is an incoming exchange student who studies at Queen Mary for either one semester or a full academic year.
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Please see below the semester dates for 2026-27
Please be aware that all Full Year and Semester B Associate Students must be present in London until the end of the Examination term in June.
Most SEF modules are assessed by a written invigilated examination which takes place face to face at Queen Mary during the examination term.
It is NOT possible for examinations to sat remotely either online or at another institution.
Semester A (1)
- Welcome Week: 14 - 18 September 2026
- Teaching: 21 September – 11 December 2026
- Bank holidays: 25 and 28 December 2026, 1 January 2027
- Examinations period: 7 January – 22 January 2027. Semester A-only Associate students will sit final examinations during the last teaching week of the semester, approx. 7 –11 December 2026, and are not required to return to London in January 2027.
Semester B (2)
- Teaching: 25 January – 16 April 2027
- Bank holidays: 26 and 29 March 2027
- Examinations period: 6 May – 4 June 2027
- *Late Summer Resits: 2 August – 13 August 2027
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The list below outlines the modules expected to be available to Associates in the School of Economics & Finance for Semester A of the 2026–27 academic year.
Semester A (September - December)
Module Code Name Level Semester Prerequisite Course Required ECN102 World Economy 4 A None ECN113 Principles of Economics 4 A None ECN115 Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance 4 A Maths A-Level (Grade A) or equivalent ECN206 Macroeconomics II 5 A ECN106 Macroeconomics 1 ECN214 Games and Strategies 5 A ECN111 Microeconomics 1 ECN224 Econometrics I 5 A ECN121 Statistical Methods ECN231 Economics of Social Issues 5 A Before taking this module students must be familiar with basic mathematical tools (e.g., basic algebra, interpreting simple equations, graphing functions, interpreting statistics such as means and variances). ECN240 Financial Statements and Analysis 5 A ECN107 Foundations of Finance ECN241 Asset Pricing 5 A ECN107 Foundations of Finance ECN315 Trading in Financial Markets 6 A ECN241 Asset Pricing ECN317 Market Design 6 A ECN214 Games & Strategies ECN322 Topics in Econometrics 6 A ECN225 Econometrics II ECN351 Environmental Economics 6 A ECN224 Econometrics I ECN355 Macroeconomic Policy 6 A ECN206 Macroeconomics II ECN358 Futures and Options 6 A ECN241 Asset Pricing ECN361 Advanced Microeconomics 6 A ECN211 Microeconomics II ECN369 Health Economics 6 A ECN224 Econometrics I ECN379 History of Economic Thought 6 A ECN106 Macroeconomics I ECN382 Portfolio Management 6 A ECN241 Asset Pricing ECN383 Economics of Inequality 6 A ECN206 Macroeconomics II ECN385 Industrial Economics 6 A ECN214 Games & Strategies ECN386 Economics of Innovation and Artificial Intelligence 6 A ECN206 Macroeconomics II Semester B (February - May)
Code Name Level Semester Prerequisite ECN106 Macroeconomics I 4 B ECN115 Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance ECN107 Foundations of Finance 4 B ECN115 Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance ECN111 Microeconomics I 4 B ECN115 Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance ECN121 Statistical Methods in Economics 4 B ECN115 Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance ECN209 International Finance 5 B ECN106 Macroeconomics I or BUS163 Introduction to Economics ECN211 Microeconomics II 5 B ECN214 Games & Strategies ECN225 Econometrics II 5 B ECN224 Econometrics I or MTH5120 Statistical Modelling I ECN228 International Trade 5 B ECN111 Microeconomics I ECN229 Macroeconomics III 5 B ECN206 Macroeconomics II ECN239 Managerial Stategy 5 B ECN214 Games & Strategies ECN242 Corporate Finance and Valuation 5 B ECN241 Asset Pricing ECN243 Introduction to Banking 5 B Before taking this module students must be familiar with basic mathematical tools (e.g., basic algebra, interpreting simple equations, graphing functions, interpreting statistics such as means and variances). ECN316 Sustainable Finance 6 B ECN241 Asset Pricing ECN336 Applied Econometrics 6 B ECN225 Econometrics II ECN346 Business Cycles 6 B ECN206 Macroeconomics II ECN352 Public Economics 6 B ECN224 Econometrics I/ MTH5120/ POL272 ECN356 Labour Economics 6 B ECN224 Econometrics I/ MTH5120/ POL272 ECN370 Development Economics 6 B ECN224 Econometrics I/ MTH5120/ POL272 ECN374 Behavioural Economics 6 B ECN214 Games & Strategies ECN375 Political Economy 6 B ECN214 Games & Strategies ECN377 International Financial Strategy 6 B ECN241 Asset Pricing ECN381 Finance Case Studies 6 B ECN242 Corporate Finance and Valuation Please note:
- Module availability is subject to change at any time.
- Students must provide evidence of having completed the required prerequisite courses when requesting to enrol.
- Availability depends on demand, and enrolment may close once a module reaches capacity.
You can find out more information about each module/course using the QMUL module directory: https://curriculum.qmul.ac.uk/
You can find the module syllabi in the folder below. Please note that syllabi for any new modules being introduced in the 2026-27 academic year will not be available until the start of the semester that they are running.The syllabi currently included for these modules are from the previous academic year and should be used as a guide only, as details such as assessment content, assessment methods, and module delivery may have changed.-
Please find here the module syllabi for the courses offered to Associates in the first semester of the academic year 2025-26.
Modules offered in the first semester of 2026-27 may vary slightly.
Please note, module syllabi will not be available for any modules that are new within the 2026-27 academic year (ECN315 Trading in Financial Markets, ECN317 Market Design) until the start of the semester.
The syllabi currently included for these modules are from the previous academic year and should be used as a guide only, as details such as assessment content, assessment methods, and module delivery may have changed. -
Please find here the module syllabi for the courses offered to Associates in the second semester of the academic year 2026-27.
Please note that syllabi for any new modules being introduced in the 2026-27 academic year will not be available until the start of the semester that they are running.
The syllabi currently included for these modules are from the previous academic year and should be used as a guide only, as details such as assessment content, assessment methods, and module delivery may have changed.
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Mathematical Background Requirement
Many modules offered by the School of Economics & Finance make extensive use of mathematics, statistics, and quantitative techniques. As a minimum, students are expected to have a mathematical (calculus) background equivalent to UK A-Level Mathematics (or an equivalent qualification in their home country).
Before selecting modules, you should ensure that you are comfortable with core mathematical concepts, including algebra, calculus, and basic statistical methods. Students without a strong quantitative background may find some modules particularly challenging and should review module prerequisites carefully before making their selections.
Examinations
Please note that all final assessments for all modules within the School of Economics and Finance are in-person, invigilated examinations held at Queen Mary University of London. Exams cannot be taken online or at an alternative location, so you must be available in London for the full examination period.
If you are unable to attend an exam due to exceptional circumstances beyond your control, such as illness, you may submit an Extenuating Circumstances claim (more information on this will be communicated to you when you start your exchange). Where approved, you will be offered a first sit (uncapped) opportunity at the next availability examination period.
When considering modules offered by the School of Economics & Finance, please ensure that you are able to remain in London for all applicable assessment periods, including the main examination period and any subsequent first sit or reassessment examinations, where required.
