Which MSc is right for me?
Queen Mary offers a range of MSc programmes in Economics and Finance that aim to cover a range of specialisms, career ambitions, and prior training in quantitative techniques. The table summarises the key aspects of each programme to help you choose which is appropriate for your background and ambitions.
Overview of Msc programmes
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MSc Programme |
Quant level |
Focus |
Examples of employment / employers |
Ideal For |
Part time option? |
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2-3 |
Capital Markets, Asset Pricing, Trading |
Financial Analyst Investment Analyst Trader Portfolio Manager |
Students and professionals who aim to pursue a career in financial institutions, financial regulatory bodies, public sector institutions and International organisations such as International Monetary Fund and World Bank
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Yes |
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1-2 |
Commercial and Investment Banking and changing structure of international financial industry |
Financial Advisor Financial Analyst Commercial Banking Manager Asset Manager |
Those wanting to careers in private banking sector, financial institutions and financial regulatory bodies |
No |
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1-2 |
Retail and Investment Banking with emphasis on Banking regulation |
Banking analyst Corporate Banking Manager |
Students wishing to pursue careers in retail and investment banking as well as elsewhere in the private sector |
No |
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|
1-2 |
Advanced business and corporate Finance |
Financial Analyst Financial Advisor Financial Controller |
Those not necessarily from a financial background. Content not excessively quantitative. |
No |
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3-4 |
advanced study in all the key areas of finance |
Central Banking Roles Financial Analyst Portfolio Manager Investment Banking |
Those wanting to enter sales/trading, research and investment banking roles. |
No |
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4 |
Research-focussed economics programme |
Further study e.g. PhD Research economist in academia, the public sector, international institutions, the financial industry Economic or management consulting Think Tanks Research Centres Central Banking roles |
For those with a strong technical background centres. |
Yes |
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4 |
Research-focussed Finance and Econometrics programme |
Further study e.g. PhD Research institutions Central Banking roles Financial economists Quantitative analysts Financial econometricians |
Those aiming for a role in the private sector, government or in international financial institutions. It is also suitable preparation for an academic career. |
Yes |
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1-2 |
Focus on Law and Finance |
Banking and Financial Services Law and Financial Regulation Law and Corporate Finance |
For students with a strong academic background in Law or Finance. |
Yes |
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LLM Law and Economics (New 2012) |
1-2 |
Focus on the Economic Analysis of Law |
Further study – PhD Public sector research, international institutions Economic or management consulting Think tanks, or other research centres. |
Those with a strong academic background in law and economics |
Yes |
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2-3 |
Focus on Financial reporting, corporate governance and management accounting |
Trainee accountant Financial analyst Business advisor |
For students who aim to pursue a career in the financial services industry and professionals who wish to improve their theoretical and practical knowledge of financial markets. |
No |
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3 |
Focus on modern mathematical theories and techniques as applied to finance, numerical techniques and computational aspects of mathematical finance. |
Quantitative Analysts banking and finance sector marketing, public services Consultancy, industry and commerce. |
High calibre science and engineering graduates who aim to pursue careers as quantitative analysts in the private sector, government or financial institutions. |
Yes |
Quantitative level: The programme is appropriate for those with
1 little prior knowledge/training in quantitative subjects in their first degree (though some knowledge would be helpful)
2 Degree in a quantitative subject (e.g. science, engineering, economics, finance)
3 Degree in a quantitative subject with a strong performance in the quantitative elements
4 Degree in a quantitative subject with an excellent performance in the quantitative elements.