Finance MRes

Entry requirements

Degree requirements

A Distinction at UK Masters level in Economics, Finance or a related field. A thorough knowledge of Masters-level Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Econometrics, and also of Mathematics and statistical theory relevant to Economics is required.

Additional information

For information on the comparability of international qualifications to a UK Masters degree, please contact the Admissions Office.

Find out more about how to apply for our postgraduate taught courses.

Months of entry

September

Course content

About the School of Economics and Finance (SEF):

• More than 35 academic staff conducting research in wide range of areas
• Proximity to London’s financial districts (City of London and Canary Wharf)
• Self-contained campus with on-site accommodation
• State-of-the-art building

About the Finance MRes:

Research-oriented programme for students who already hold an MSc in finance or a related field

Strong emphasis on formal maths, statistics and econometrics

Teaching and dissertation supervision by research-active academics

Most students graduating from the programme continue onto our PhD programme (subject to fulfilling requirements)

Can also be pursued as a stand-alone degree

Generous financial assistance available for outstanding candidates

Structure of MRes Finance

Year 1: 120 credits

Semester A: Microeconomics I, Macroeconomics I, Econometrics I (all 20 credits each)
Semester B: Microeconomics II, Macroeconomics II, Econometrics II (all 20 credits each)

Year 2: 120 credits

Semester A: Foundations in Asset Pricing, Foundations in Corporate Finance (15 credits each)
Semester B: 1 of either Advanced Finance I, Advanced Finance II (15 credits each) and 1 from a choice of elective module (15 credits each)

International Economics
Development Economics
Labour & Public Economics

Semester B and C: Dissertation (60 credits)

Information for international students

Find more information by visiting our dedicated web pages for international students www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/

Fees and funding

There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.

• Scholarships and bursaries
• Postgraduate loans (UK students)
• Country-specific scholarships for international students

Our Advice and Counselling service offers specialist support on financial issues, which you can access as soon as you apply for a place at Queen Mary. Before you apply, you can access our funding guides and advice on managing your money:

• Advice for UK and EU students
• Advice for international students