Economics and Finance

About this course

Economics and finance together provide the analytical foundation for understanding how markets, institutions, and policies shape economic outcomes at every scale, from the decisions of individual consumers and firms to the dynamics of global financial systems. Economics asks how resources are allocated, how prices are determined, and how policy interventions affect behaviour and welfare. Finance focuses on how financial assets are priced, how capital is raised and invested, and how risk is managed across portfolios, organisations, and markets. Both disciplines are central to understanding the phenomena that drive the news, from interest rate decisions and financial market volatility to international trade disputes and inequality. At Queen Mary University of London, you will study the economy as a whole while also analysing the behaviour and motivations of individuals and companies. The

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 1% of graduatescards →
• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 1% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 12% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 7% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 49% of graduatescards →

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