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Economics (Master's Apprenticeship Programme) MSc

This programme is based in the School of Economics and Finance (SEF) on Queen Mary’s Mile End campus.

School of Economics and Finance

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Programme structure

Structure

Compulsory modules and dissertation/research project

End Point Assessment
As defined in the approved Assessment Plan for the standard, a degree apprentice must pass this End Point Assessment in order to be eligible for the apprenticeship award. The End Point Assessment consists of three components: a work based project, a professional discussion underpinned by the portfolio, and a test. This module is only available for students enrolled on the Economics Master's Apprenticeship Programme.

Elective modules

Applied Microeconomics
Building on the methods and approaches of contemporary applied econometric data analysis developed in Quantitative Methods in Policy Applications, the Applied Microeconomics module will equip students with the applied econometric techniques for the empirical analysis of microeconomic data. This module will place emphasis on learning how to establish causal relationships between different variables and how to use this evidence to inform policy makers' decisions. Students will learn how to handle real-world data and use econometric software.

Professional Development Modules

Optional, short, non-credit-bearing modules that typically run for a few weeks at various points during the year and focus on practical skills such as programming or working with trading software. More information about Professional Skills Development.

Amplify Trading

Amplify Trading is a professional trading firm based in London. As well as a trading floor in The City, Amplify Trading have developed unique software to develop and assess new traders whilst making decisions within the uncertainty of live financial markets.

More details about Amplify Trading

Career paths

Fees and funding

Part-time study

February 2026 | 5 years

  • Home: TBC
  • Overseas: TBC

The course fee is charged per annum for the first 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.

Variable study

September 2025 | 5 years

  • Home: TBC
  • Overseas: TBC

The course fee is charged per annum for the first 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.

Queen Mary alumni can get a £1000, 10% or 20% discount on their fees depending on the programme of study. Find out more about the Alumni Loyalty Award

Entry requirements

International

English language requirements

The English language requirements for our programmes are indicated by English bands, and therefore the specific test and score acceptable is based on the band assigned to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administered. Note that for some academic departments there are programmes with non-standard English language requirements.

The English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate taught and research programmes in the School of Economics and Finance falls within the following English band:

Band 4: IELTS (Academic) minimum score 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking

We accept a range of English tests and qualifications categorised in our English bands for you to demonstrate your level of English Language proficiency. See all accepted English tests that we deem equivalent to these IELTS scores.

Visas and immigration

Find out how to apply for a student visa.

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Starting in
February 2026
Location
Mile End
Fees
Home: TBC
Overseas: TBC
The course fee is charged per annum for the first 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.
Deadline
Home: 8th September 2025
Overseas: 1st September 2025

Required supporting documentation:

  • Degree certificate and transcript
    • To be provided separately for each university qualification that you hold;
    • If you have not yet completed your current studies, provide a transcript of your results to date
    • If grading information such as a GPA scale is shown on the reverse of your transcript, upload a copy of this page
    • For documents that are not in English, provide a certified translation
  • For studies at a UK university that issues electronic Higher Education Achievement Reports (e-HEARS), or similar, provide a copy of the e-HEAR
  • Contact details of (or reference letters with official letterhead from) one referee from your most recent academic institution or from an employer (an employer can be your referee only if you graduated more than three years ago)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume
  • English language certificate if applicable (see the “Entry Requirements” tab)

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