STUDENT PROFILE Ammar Mahmood
Career opportunities Economics, Maths and Statistics Students who complete this degree typically pursue careers in consultancy, finance, insurance, banking and accounting. Specific examples of graduate destinations include Ernst & Young, Friends Provident, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Lloyds, UBS, HSBC and Transport for London. Economics and Politics With your understanding of micro and macroeconomic theory and political theory, you will be well placed to pursue careers in international relations, diplomacy, government, development and consultancy. Specific examples of graduate destinations include the Government Economics Service and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Geography and Economics You will develop a thorough understanding of micro and macroeconomic theory and human and physical geography. Graduates develop good analytical, problem solving, communication, teamwork and research skills and have pursued careers in local government and NGOs, working on urban and economic development.
Economics “I always wanted to study in London, and Queen Mary offered an excellent choice of courses, as well as a campus style experience right here in the heart of the city. My course is flexible and has put me in charge of what I would like to specialise in, as well as leading to a world-renowned qualification. “The staff are incredibly helpful, and the academic and study facilities are superb. There is never any shortage of workstations which are dotted all around the campus, and the online student services are comprehensive and easy to use. “The social life at Queen Mary is great with the Students’ Union putting on some sensational nights at the Drapers’ bar on campus, as well as at Fabric and the Ministry of Sound nightclubs in central London. My personal hangout place of choice has to be the Hive (a study area next to the Library). It is newly refurbished with comfy sofas and computers, and there are no restrictions on talking to your mates like in the Library. Now that there are vending machines in there I never have to leave! “I have been involved with the Queen Mary Economics Society and I also participate in the staff vs students fortnightly football match. Being part of the Economics Society puts me at the forefront of organising extra-curricular events and activities for other students, something I very much enjoy.”