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Economics and International Relations with Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year (September Start)

  • BSc Econ H
  • 5 Years
  • Full-time with time abroad and foundation year
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Queen Mary, University of London
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2026-2027
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Course summary

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.

Modules

YEAR 1

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

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Assessment method

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.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc Econ H • Full-time with time abroad and foundation year • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L2LX
Institution code:
Q50
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

Queen Mary University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L2LX
Institution code:
Q50
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics at grade 6 or the equivalent.

Academic Requirements
This programme is designed for international students who have completed a good high school education that consists of at least 12 years’ study and includes Mathematics equivalent to GCSE grade 6. For minimum requirements, please refer to details on our website.

You are unlikely to be considered if you have completed your education in a system that involves 13 years’ study, for example if you have taken GCSEs and A levels (or BTEC or IB equivalents) in the UK or the Middle Years Programme followed by the IB Diploma in any country. In such cases we recommend that you apply for the relevant three year programme with entry in year 1.

We may consider applications from students who have completed A levels or the IB Diploma in the UK or elsewhere where they have transferred from a different secondary school system. For example, a student who is taking A levels in the UK, having previously studied in their home country, may be considered for admission to this degree programme. Each application will be considered individually.

English
Minimum of IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

English language requirements

All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require a Student Visa to enter the UK.

Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/englishlanguagerequirements/undergraduate-and-postgraduate-programmes/

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Student Outcomes

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65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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