5. Programmes and modules of study

5.12. Programme structures

New Programme Structures apply to students who started first year in September 2023. Please use the links below to ensure that you are looking at the correct programme structure for your year of entry.

ECONOMICS

September 2022 or earlier entry

September 2023 or later entry.

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

September 2022 or earlier entry

September 2023 or later entry

ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

September 2022 or earlier entry

September 2023 or later entry

ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT

September 2022 or earlier entry

September 2023 or later entry

ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

September 2022 or earlier entry

September 2023 or later entry

ECONOMICS AND POLITICS

ECONOMICS, STATISTICS AND MATHEMATICS

September 2022 or earlier entry

September 2023 or later entry

MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS and FINANCIAL ECONOMICS

FINANCE

September 2022 or earlier entry

September 2023 or later entry.

ECONOMICS

L100 Economics
L10Y Economics with Year Abroad
L10F & L10G Economics with Integrated Foundation Year
L10X & L10Z Economics with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year

September 2022 or earlier entry

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2022 or earlier.

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain an Economics degree.

For students starting from 21/22, each year you will also take the compulsory non credit-bearing module Personal and Professional Development Plan 1, 2 and 3 (ECN004, ECN005, ECN006).

In order to obtain an Economics degree, you can fail at most one core module (denoted by an * below). If you fail more than one core module you will only be eligible for an “Economic Studies” degree.

BSc Economics

Year 1 Semester A

*ECN113

Principles of Economics

ECN115

Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance

ECN126

Economics and Finance in Action

ECN102

World Economy

Year 1 Semester B

*ECN111

Microeconomics 1

*ECN106

Macroeconomics 1

*ECN121

Statistical Methods in Economics

ECN105

Contemporary Economic Issues

Year 2 Semester A

*ECN214

Games and Strategies

*ECN206

Macroeconomics 2

*ECN224

Econometrics 1

Option

Year 2 Semester B

*ECN211

Microeconomics 2

*ECN229

Macroeconomics 3

*ECN225

Econometrics 2

Option

Final year

120 credits of optional modules (normally 8 modules).

105 credits must be at level 6, including at least 90 credits from the School of Economics and Finance. Maximum 30 credits can be taken from anywhere in the university.

Maximum 15 credits can be at level 5.

At least 4 modules must be from the following list:

o ECN322 Topics in Econometrics (SEM A)

o ECN356 Labour Economics (SEM B)

o ECN361 Advanced Microeconomics (SEM A)

o ECN374 Behavioural Economics (SEM B)

o ECN346 Business Cycles (SEM B)

o ECN336 Applied Econometrics (SEM B)

o ECN352 Public Economics (SEM B)

o ECN385 Industrial Economics (SEM A)

September 2023 or later entry

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2023 or later:

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain an Economics degree.

Each year you will also take the compulsory non-credit-bearing module Personal and Professional Development Plan 1, 2 and 3 (ECN004, ECN005, ECN006).

BSc Economics:
Year 1 Semester A
ECN113 Principles of Economics	ECN115 Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance	ECN126 Economics and Finance in Action	ECN102 World Economy
Year 1 Semester B
ECN111 Microeconomics 1	ECN106 Macroeconomics 1	ECN121 Statistical Methods in Economics	ECN107 Foundations of Finance
Year 2 Semester A
ECN214 Games and Strategies	ECN206 Macroeconomics 2	ECN224 Econometrics 1	Option - to be chosen from SEF level 5 modules
Year 2 Semester B
ECN211 Microeconomics 2	ECN229 Macroeconomics 3	ECN225 Econometrics 2	Option - to be chosen from SEF level 5 modules

Final year

120 credits of optional modules (normally 8 modules).

105 credits must be at level 6, including at least 90 credits from the School of Economics and Finance.

Minimum 60 credits must be taken from a defined economics module list.

Maximum 30 credits can be taken from anywhere in the university, subject to approval.

Maximum 15 credits can be at level 5.

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

LN13 Economics and Finance
LN3Y Economics and Finance with Year Abroad
L1N3 Economics and Finance with a Year in Industry
LN3F & LN3G Economics and Finance with Integrated Foundation Year
LN3X & LN3Z Economics and Finance with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year
L1N4 & L1N5 Economics and Finance with a Year in Industry and Integrated Foundation Year

September 2022 or earlier entry

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2022 or earlier.

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain an Economics and Finance degree.

For students starting in 21/22, each year you will also take the compulsory non credit-bearing module Personal and Professional Development Plan 1, 2 and 3 (ECN004, ECN005, ECN006).

In order to obtain an Economics & Finance degree, you can fail at most one core module (denoted by an * below). If you fail more than one core module you will only be eligible for an “Economic Studies” degree.

BSc Economics and Finance

Year 1 Semester A

*ECN113

Principles of Economics

ECN115

Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance

ECN126

Economics and Finance in Action

*ECN103

Principles of Finance

Year 1 Semester B

*ECN111

Microeconomics 1

*ECN106

Macroeconomics 1

*ECN121

Statistical Methods in Economics

ECN120

Elements of Accounting

Year 2 Semester A

*ECN214

Games and Strategies

*ECN206

Macroeconomics 2

*ECN224

Econometrics 1

ECN205

Money and Banking

Year 2 Semester B

*ECN211

Microeconomics 2

ECN226

Capital Markets 1

*ECN225

Econometrics 2

ECN209

International Finance

Final year

45 credits of compulsory modules:

ECN358 Futures and Options
ECN377 International Financial Strategy
ECN378 Corporate Finance

75 credits of optional modules, including at least 3 from the following list:

o ECN322 Topics in Econometrics (SEM A)

o ECN356 Labour Economics (SEM B)

o ECN361 Advanced Microeconomics (SEM A)

o ECN374 Behavioural Economics (SEM B)

o ECN346 Business Cycles (SEM B)

o ECN336 Applied Econometrics (SEM B)

o ECN352 Public Economics (SEM B)

o ECN385 Industrial Economics (SEM A)

Maximum 30 credits can be taken from anywhere in the university, subject to approval.

Maximum 15 credits can be at level 5.

September 2023 or later entry

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2023 or later:

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain an Economics and Finance degree.

Each year you will also take the compulsory non-credit-bearing module Personal and Professional Development Plan 1, 2 and 3 (ECN004, ECN005, ECN006).

BSc Economics and Finance
ECN113 Principles of Economics	ECN115 Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance	ECN126 Economics and Finance in Action	ECN102 World Economy
Year 1 Semester B
ECN111 Microeconomics 1	ECN106 Macroeconomics 1	ECN121 Statistical Methods in Economics	ECN107 Foundations of Finance
Year 2 Semester A
ECN214 Games and Strategies	ECN241 Asset Pricing	ECN224 Econometrics 1	ECN240 Financial Statements and Analysis
Year 2 Semester B
ECN211 Microeconomics 2	ECN242 Corporate Finance and Valuation	Option- to be chosen from SEF level 5 modules	Option- to be chosen from SEF level 5 modules
Final year
120 credits of optional modules (normally 8 modules). 105 credits must be at level 6, including at least 90 credits from the School of Economics and Finance. Minimum 45 credits must be taken from a defined economics module list. Minimum 45 credits must be taken from a defined finance module list. Maximum 30 credits can be taken from anywhere in the university, subject to approval. Maximum 15 credits can be at level 5.

ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

L13N Economics and International Finance
L1NY Economics and International Finance with Year Abroad
L1NF & L1NG Economics and International Finance with Integrated Foundation Year
L1NX & L1NZ Economics and International Finance with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year

September 2022 or earlier entry

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2022 or earlier.

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain an Economics and International Finance degree.

For students starting in 21/22, each year you will also take the compulsory non credit-bearing module Personal and Professional Development Plan 1, 2 and 3 (ECN004, ECN005, ECN006).

In order to obtain an Economics & International Finance degree, you can fail at most one core module (denoted by an* below). If you fail more than one core module you will only be eligible for an “Economic Studies” degree.

BSc Economics and International Finance

Year 1 Semester A

*ECN113

Principles of Economics

ECN115

Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance

*ECN103

Principles of Finance

ECN102

World Economy

Year 1 Semester B

*ECN111

Microeconomics 1

*ECN106

Macroeconomics 1

*ECN121

Statistical Methods in Economics

ECN120

Elements of Accounting

Year 2 Semester A

*ECN214

Games and Strategies

*ECN224

Econometrics 1

*ECN206

Macroeconomics 2

Option

Year 2 Semester B

*ECN211

Microeconomics 2

ECN226

Capital Markets 1

ECN228

International Trade

*ECN209

International Finance

Final year

30 credits of compulsory modules:

ECN377 International Financial Strategy
ECN378 Corporate Finance

90 credits of optional modules including at least one of:

ECN370 Development Economics
ECN316 Sustainable Finance

In total 105 credits must be at level 6, including at least 90 credits from the School of Economics and Finance. Maximum 30 credits can be taken from anywhere in the university.

Maximum 15 credits can be at level 5.

September 2023 or later entry

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2023 or later:

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain an Economics and International Finance degree.

Each year you will also take the compulsory non-credit-bearing module Personal and Professional Development Plan 1, 2 and 3 (ECN004, ECN005, ECN006).

BSc Economics and International Finance
ECN113 Principles of Economics	ECN115 Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance	ECN126 Economics and Finance in Action	ECN102 World Economy
Year 1 Semester B
ECN111 Microeconomics 1	ECN106 Macroeconomics 1	ECN121 Statistical Methods in Economics	ECN107 Foundations of Finance
Year 2 Semester A
ECN240 Financial Statements and Analysis	ECN224 Econometrics 1	ECN206 Macroeconomics 2		ECN241 Asset Pricing
Year 2 Semester B
ECN209 International Finance	ECN228 International Trade	Option- to be chosen from SEF level 5 modules	Option- to be chosen from SEF level 5 modules
Final year
120 credits of optional modules (normally 8 modules). 105 credits must be at level 6, including at least 90 credits from the School of Economics and Finance. Minimum 45 credits must be taken from a defined economics module list. Minimum 45 credits must be taken from a defined finance module list. Maximum 30 credits can be taken from anywhere in the university, subject to approval. Maximum 15 credits can be at level 5.

ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT

LN12 Economics, Finance and Management
LN2Y Economics, Finance and Management with Year Abroad
LN2F & LN2G Economics, Finance and Management with Integrated Foundation Year
LN2X & LN2Z Economics, Finance and Management with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year

September 2022 or earlier entry

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2022 or earlier.

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain an Economics, Finance and Management degree.

For students starting in 21/22, each year you will also take the compulsory non credit-bearing module Personal and Professional Development Plan 1, 2 and 3 (ECN004, ECN005, ECN006).

In order to obtain an Economics, Finance and Management degree, you can fail at most one core module (denoted by an* below). If you fail more than one core module you will only be eligible for an “Economic Studies” degree.

BSc Economics, Finance and Management:

Year 1 Semester A

*ECN113

Principles of Economics

ECN115

Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance

*ECN103

Principles of Finance

BUS001

Fundamentals of Management

Year 1 Semester B

*ECN111

Microeconomics 1

*ECN106

Macroeconomics 1

ECN121

Statistical Methods in Economics

*ECN120

Elements of Accounting

Year 2 Semester A

*ECN214

Games and Strategies

BUS205

Business Law

Option

Year 2 Semester B

*ECN211

Microeconomics 2

*ECN226

Capital Markets 1

BUS011

Marketing

BUS022

Managerial Accounting

Final year

One compulsory module, ECN302 Corporate Strategy (Semester B).

105 credits of optional modules, including at least 3 from the following list:

ECN361 Advanced Microeconomics (Sem A)
ECN378 Corporate Finance (Sem B)
ECN384 Big Data Applications of Finance (Sem A)
ECN358 Futures and Options (Sem A)
BUS324 Managing Human Resources (Sem B)
ECN385 Industrial Economics (Sem A)

In total 105 credits must be at level 6, including at least 90 credits from the School of Economics and Finance. Note that BUS324: The Management of Human Resources is NOT an Economics and Finance module.

Maximum 30 credits can be taken from anywhere in the university. Maximum 15 credits can be at level 5.

September 2023 or later entry

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2023 or later:

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain an Economics, Finance and Management degree.

Each year you will also take the compulsory non credit-bearing module Personal and Professional Development Plan 1, 2 and 3 (ECN004, ECN005, ECN006).

BSc Economics, Finance and Management:

Year 1 Semester A

ECN113

Principles of Economics

ECN115

Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance

ECN126

Economics and Finance in Action

BUS001

Fundamentals of Management

Year 1 Semester B

ECN111

Microeconomics 1

ECN106

Macroeconomics 1

ECN121

Statistical Methods in Economics

ECN107

Foundations of Finance

Year 2 Semester A

ECN214

Games and Strategies

BUS281

Management and Organisational Behaviou

ECN241

Asset Pricing

ECN240

Financial Statements and Analysis

Year 2 Semester B

BUS280

Introduction to Marketing and Communications

ECN239

Managerial Strategy

Option- to be chosen from SEF level 5 modules

Option - to be chosen from SEF level 5 modules

Final year

120 credits of optional modules (normally 8 modules).

105 credits must be at level 6, including at least 90 credits from the School of Economics and Finance.

Minimum 45 credits must be taken from a defined economics module list.

Minimum 45 credits must be taken from a defined finance module list.

Maximum 30 credits can be taken from anywhere in the university, subject to approval.

Maximum 15 credits can be at level 5.

ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

L2L1 Economics and International Relations
L2LY Economics and International Relations with Year Abroad
L2LF & L2LJ Economics and International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year
L2LX & L2LW Economics and International Relations with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year

September 2022 or earlier entry

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2022 or earlier.

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain an Economics and International Relations degree.

For students starting in 21/22, each year you will also take the compulsory non credit-bearing module Personal and Professional Development Plan 1, 2 and 3 (ECN004, ECN005, ECN006).

In order to obtain an Economics and International Relations degree, you must pass all core modules (denoted by an * below). If you fail any core modules you will only be eligible for an “Economic Studies and International Relations” degree.

BSc Economics and International Relations

Year 1 Semester A

* ECN102

World Economy

ECN115

Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance

POL106

Introduction to International Relations

POL113

Politics in Action

Year 1 Semester B

*ECN106

Macroeconomics 1

*ECN111

Microeconomics 1

POL106

Introduction to International Relations

POL109

Global Histories

Year 2 Semester A

*ECN206

Macroeconomics 2

*ECN214

Games and Strategies

POL251

International Relations Theory

Level 5 option from SPIR modules

Year 2 Semester B

ECN211

Microeconomics 2

either ECN209 International Finance

or ECN228 International Trade

POL251

International Relations Theory

POL269

Political Data Research

Final year

120 credits of modules in total.

105 credits must be at level 6. At least 30 credits at level 6 must be taken from SEF and at least 30 credits at level 6 from SPIR.

At least two modules must be from the following list of economics options (the list may vary from year to year subject to availability):

ECN346 Business Cycles
ECN356 Labour Economics
ECN370 Development Economics
ECN379 History of Economic Thought
ECN355 Macroeconomic Politcy

Maximum 30 credits can be taken from anywhere in the university. Maximum 15 credits can be at level 5.

September 2023 or later entry

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2023 or later:

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain an Economics and International Relations degree.

Each year you will also take the compulsory non credit-bearing module Personal and Professional Development Plan 1, 2 and 3 (ECN004, ECN005, ECN006).

BSc Economics and International Relations

Year 1 Semester A

ECN102

World Economy

ECN115

Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance

POL106

Introduction to International Relations

POL113

Politics in Action

Year 1 Semester B

ECN106

Macroeconomics 1

ECN111

Microeconomics 1

POL106

Introduction to International Relations

POL109

Global Histories

Year 2 Semester A

ECN206

Macroeconomics 2

ECN214

Games and Strategies

POL251

International Relations Theory

Level 5 option from SEF or SPIR

Year 2 Semester B

POL272

Quantitative Methods for Social Science Research

ECN228 International Trade

POL251

International Relations Theory

Level 5 option from SEF or SPIR

Final year

120 credits of optional modules (normally 8 modules).

105 credits must be at level 6.

Minimum 45 credits must be taken from SEF level 6 modules.

Minimum 45 credits must be taken from SPIR level 6 modules.

Maximum 30 credits can be taken from anywhere in the university, subject to approval.

Maximum 15 credits can be at level 5.

ECONOMICS AND POLITICS

LL12 Economics and Politics
LL2Y Economics and Politics with Year Abroad
LL2F & LL2G Economics and Politics with Integrated Foundation Year
LL2X & LL2Z Economics and Politics with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2022 or earlier.

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain an Economics and Politics degree.

For students starting in 21/22, each year you will also take the compulsory non credit-bearing module Personal and Professional Development Plan 1, 2 and 3 (ECN004, ECN005, ECN006).

In order to obtain an Economics and Politics degree, you must pass all core modules (denoted by an * below). If you fail any core modules you will only be eligible for an “Economic Studies and Politics” degree.

BSc Economics and Politics:

Year 1 Semester A

*ECN113

Principles of Economics

ECN115

Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance

POL110

Thinking Politically: Introduction to Concepts, Theories and Ideologies

POL113

Politics in Action

Year 1 Semester B

*ECN111

Microeconomics 1

*ECN106

Macroeconomics 1

POL110

Thinking Politically: Introduction to Concepts, Theories and Ideologies

POL108

Background to British Politics

Year 2 Semester A

*ECN214

Games and Strategies

*ECN206

Macroeconomics 2

POL263

Modern Political Thought I

Option

Year 2 Semester B

ECN211

Microeconomics 2

POL269

Political Data Research

Option

Final year

120 credits of optional modules, of which 105 credits must be at level 6.

At least two modules must be from the following list of economics options:

ECN351 Environmental Economics
ECN352 Public Economics
ECN356 Labour Economics
ECN375 Political Economy (NOT RUNNING IN 2024/25)
ECN355 Macroeconomic Policy
ECN346 Business Cycles
ECN385 Industrial Economics
ECN370 Development Economics

At least two modules must be from the following list of politics options:

POL312 Populism: A Global Perspective
POL313 Populism in 21st Century Europe (NOT RUNNING IN 2024/25)
POL316 Radical Politics Today – Independent Study (NOT RUNNING IN 2024/25)
POL361 Gender and Politics
POL368 Socialist Political Thought
POL373 Parliamentary Studies
POL379 Radical Politics Today
POL380 Utopia and Dystopia: Political, Economic and Literary Dreamworlds (NOT RUNNING IN 2024/25)
POL383 Political Violence and Liberal Modernity
POL335 The Politics of Social Resilience and Risk: Comparative Analysis of Welfare States (NOT RUNNING IN 2024/25)
POL393 Justice in the Global City (NOT RUNNING IN 2024/25)
POL396 British Economic and Social Policy since 1945: Ideas, Interests and Institutions (NOT RUNNING IN 2024/25)

Maximum 30 credits can be taken from anywhere in the university. Maximum 15 credits can be at level 5.

In year 2, 45 credits must be chosen from level 5 modules offered by either the School of Economics and Finance (SEF) or the School of Politics and International Relations (SPIR). Minimum 15 credits must be from SPIR and minimum 15 credits must be from SEF.

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2023 or later:

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain an Economics and Politics degree.

Each year you will also take the compulsory non credit-bearing module Personal and Professional Development Plan 1, 2 and 3 (ECN004, ECN005, ECN006).

BSc Economics and Politics:

Year 1 Semester A

ECN113

Principles of Economics

ECN115

Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance

POL110

Thinking Politically: Introduction to Concepts, Theories and Ideologies

POL113

Politics in Action

Year 1 Semester B

ECN111

Microeconomics 1

ECN106

Macroeconomics 1

POL110

Thinking Politically: Introduction to Concepts, Theories and Ideologies

POL108

Background to British Politics

Year 2 Semester A

ECN214

Games and Strategies

ECN206

Macroeconomics 2

POL247

Modernity: Theories of State, Economy and Society

Option - 15 credits from either SEF or SPIR

Year 2 Semester B

ECN211

Microeconomics 2

POL272

Quantitative Methods for Social Science Research

POL247

Modernity: Theories of State, Economy and Society

Option - 15 credits from either SEF or SPIR

Final year

120 credits of optional modules (normally 8 modules).

105 credits must be at level 6.

Minimum 45 credits must be taken from SEF level 6 modules.

Minimum 45 credits must be taken from SPIR level 6 modules.

Maximum 30 credits can be taken from anywhere in the university, subject to approval.

Maximum 15 credits can be at level 5.

ECONOMICS, STATISTICS AND MATHEMATICS

LG11 Economics, Statistics and Mathematics
LG1Y Economics, Statistics and Mathematics with Year Abroad
LG1F & LG1G Economics, Statistics and Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year
LG1X & LG1Z Economics, Statistics and Mathematics with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year

September 2022 or earlier entry

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2022 or earlier.

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain an Economics, Statistics and Mathematics degree.

For students starting in 21/22, each year you will also take the compulsory non credit-bearing module Personal and Professional Development Plan 1, 2 and 3 (ECN004, ECN005, ECN006).

In order to obtain an Economics, Statistics and Mathematics degree, you must pass all core modules (denoted by an * below). If you fail any core modules you will only be eligible for an “Economic Studies, Statistics and Mathematics” degree.

BSc Economics, Statistics and Mathematics:

Year 1 Semester A

*ECN113

Principles of Economics

ECN115

Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance

MTH4107

Introduction to Probability

MTH4113

Sets, Functions and Numbers

Year 1 Semester B

*ECN111

Microeconomics 1

*ECN106

Macroeconomics 1

MTH4115

Vectors and Matrices

MTH4116

Probability and Statistics I

Year 2 Semester A

*ECN214

Games and Strategies

*ECN206

Macroeconomics 2

MTH5212

Applied Linear Algebra

MTH5129

Probability and Statistics II

Year 2 Semester B

*ECN211

Microeconomics 2

*ECN225

Econometrics 2

MTH5120

Statistical Modelling I

MTH5001

Introduction to Computer Programming

Final year

120 credits of elective modules, of which 105 credits must be at level 6.

This must include at least 30 credits of level 6 modules offered by the School of Mathematical Sciences and at least 30 credits of level 6 modules offered by the School of Economics and Finance.

Maximum 30 credits can be taken from anywhere in the university.

Maximum 15 credits can be at level 5.

For the 30 credits of level 6 modules offered by the School of Mathematical Sciences, you must choose from the following list:

MTH6141 Random Processes (Sem A)
MTH6154 Financial Mathematics I (Sem A)
MTH6102 Bayesian Statistical Methods (Sem A)
MTH6134 Statistical Modelling II (Sem A)
MTH6139 Time Series (Sem B)
MTH6155 Financial Mathematics II (Sem B)
MTH6113 Mathematical Tools for Asset Management (Sem B)
MTH6101 Introduction to Machine Learning (Sem B)

September 2023 or later entry

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2023 or later:

BSc Economics, Statistics and Mathematics:

Year 1 Semester A

ECN113

Principles of Economics

ECN115

Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance

MTH4600

Applied Probability & Statistics

MTH4113

Sets, Functions and Numbers

Year 1 Semester B

ECN111

Microeconomics 1

ECN106

Macroeconomics 1

MTH4600

Applied Probability & Statistics

MTH4115

Vectors and Matrices

Year 2 Semester A

ECN214

Games and Strategies

ECN206

Macroeconomics 2

MTH5212

Applied Linear Algebra

MTH5129

Probability and Statistics II

Year 2 Semester B

ECN211

Microeconomics 2

MTH5120

Statistical Modelling I

Level 5 option from SEF or SMS

Final year

120 credits of optional modules (normally 8 modules).

105 credits must be at level 6.

Minimum 45 credits must be taken from SEF level 6 modules.

Minimum 45 credits must be taken from SMS level 6 modules.

Maximum 30 credits can be taken from anywhere in the university, subject to approval.

Maximum 15 credits can be at level 5.

MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS AND FINANCIAL ECONOMICS

GL11 Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Economics
GL12 Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Economics with Professional Placement
GL1Y Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Economics with Year Abroad

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain a Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Economics degree.

All year 1 students will also take the compulsory non credit-bearing module MTH3100 Essential Mathematical Skills and you must pass this to progress to year 2.

In order to obtain a Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Economics degree, you must pass all core modules (denoted by an * below). If you fail any core modules you will only be eligible for a “Mathematics, Statistics and Economic Studies” degree.

BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Economics: Students who started in September 2019 or later

Year 1 Semester A

*ECN113

Principles of Economics

MTH4100

Calculus I

MTH4107

Introduction to Probability

MTH4113

Sets, Functions and Numbers

Year 1 Semester B

*ECN111

Microeconomics 1

MTH4101

Calculus II

MTH4116

Probability and Statistics I

MTH4115

Vectors and Matrices

Year 2 Semester A

*ECN214

Games and Strategies

ECN224

Econometrics I

MTH5212

Applied Linear Algebra

MTH5129

Probability and Statistics II

Year 2 Semester B

*ECN107 Foundations of Finance

*ECN106
Macroeconomics 1

ECN226

Capital Markets 1

MTH5120

Statistical Modelling I

Final year

Semester A

One compulsory modules:
MTH6141 Random Processes

Choose three from:

MTH6154 Financial Mathematics I
MTH6102 Bayesian Statistical Methods
MTH6134 Statistical Modelling II
MTH6138 Third Year Project (may be taken in either semester)
ECN351 Environmental Economics
ECN361 Advanced Microeconomics

ECN385 Industrial Economics
ECN358 Futures and Options

Semester B

Two compulsory modules:
MTH6139 Time Series

ECN378 Corporate Finance

Choose two from:
MTH6155 Financial Mathematics II
MTH6101 Introduction to Machine Learning
MTH6113 Mathematical Tools for Asset Management
MTH6138 Third Year Project (may be taken in either semester)

ECN243 Introduction to Banking

ECN374 Behavioural Economics

ECN302 Corporate Strategy

FINANCE

L10D Finance
L10B Finance with a Year in Industry
L10C Finance with Year Abroad

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain a Finance degree.

September 2022 or earlier entry

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2022 or earlier.

Each year you will also take the compulsory non credit-bearing module Personal and Professional Development Plan 1, 2 and 3 (ECN004, ECN005, ECN006).

In order to obtain a Finance degree, you must pass all core modules (denoted by an * below). If you fail more than one core module you will only be eligible for an “Economic Studies” degree.

BSc Finance:

Year 1 Semester A

*ECN103

Principles of Finance

ECN115

Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance

ECN126

Economics and Finance in Action

ECN113

Principles of Economics

Year 1 Semester B

*ECN120

Elements of Accounting

*ECN106

Macroeconomics 1

*ECN111

Microeconomics 1

*ECN121

Statistical Methods in Economics

Year 2 Semester A

*ECN224

Econometrics 1

*ECN274

Principles of Trading

ECN206

Macroeconomics 2

ECN214

Games and Strategies

Year 2 Semester B

*ECN225

Econometrics 2

*ECN226

Capital Markets 1

*ECN209

International Finance

ECN211

Microeconomics 2

Final Year Semester A

ECN358

Futures and Options

ECN382

Portfolio Management

ECN384

Big Data Applications for Finance

Option

Final Year Semester B

ECN378

Corporate Finance

ECN381

Finance Case Studies

ECN316 – Sustainable Finance OR

ECN377 – International Financial Strategy

Option (including either ECN316 and ECN377 if you wish to take both)

In the final year you must take at least 90 credits from SEF, including at least one out of ECN316 Sustainable Finance or ECN377 International Financial Strategy.

The remaining modules can be chosen from anywhere in Queen Mary, subject to approval by the owning School, and up to 15 credits of may be at level 5.

September 2023 or later entry

The following programme structure applies to students who started their programme of studies in September 2023 or later:

Students on these programmes must take the modules listed below in order to obtain a Finance degree.

Each year you will also take the compulsory non-credit-bearing module Personal and Professional Development Plan 1, 2 and 3 (ECN004, ECN005, ECN006).

BSc Finance:
Year 1 Semester A
ECN113 Principles of Economics		ECN115 Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance		ECN126 Economics and Finance in Action		ECN102 World Economy
Year 1 Semester B
ECN111 Microeconomics 1		ECN106 Macroeconomics 1		ECN121 Statistical Methods in Economics		ECN107 Foundations of Finance
Year 2 Semester A
ECN214 Games and Strategies	ECN224 Econometrics 1		ECN241 Asset Pricing		ECN240 Financial Statements and Analysis
Year 2 Semester B
ECN209 International Finance	ECN242 Corporate Finance and Valuation		Option- to be chosen from SEF level 5 modules		Option - to be chosen from SEF level 5 modules
Final year
120 credits of optional modules (normally 8 modules). 105 credits must be at level 6, including at least 90 credits from the School of Economics and Finance. Minimum 60 credits must be taken from a defined finance module list. Maximum 30 credits can be taken from anywhere in the university, subject to approval. Maximum 15 credits can be at level 5.