**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– You’ll have the option to study abroad at one of our partner universities.
– You’ll develop core skills valued by employers, which will prepare you for your future career.
– This course is flexible. After the first year, you can either stay on this programme or switch to pure Economics or Financial Economics.
**This course is offered with a Foundation Year in Social Sciences**
The foundation year takes place the year before your degree. You will study four year-long modules that cover all subject areas (psychology, economics, sociology and politics) within social sciences. Upon successful completion of this foundation year you will progress to Year 1 of your chosen degree.
**About this course**
This course has a unique pluralistic approach. You’ll examine a wide variety of economic thoughts and theories, learning to understand and address problems from a range of perspectives.
You’ll study the aims, methods and outcomes of production and businesses, consider both the limitations and possibilities of markets and address the many economic factors that affect businesses and the decisions they make.
This course focuses on the real-life application of economics. You’ll use industry-standard IT facilities, gaining the expertise that is highly valued by employers. You’ll develop analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
Course Details - Modules
Examples of modules:
Year 0
- Foundation Year in Social Sciences
Year 1
- Becoming an Economist
- Capitalism
- Economic Policy and Principles
- Economics Quantitatively Treated 1
Year 2
- Competition and the Firm
- Economics Quantitatively Treated 2
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
Year 3 (Core)
- Economics of Organisations and Strategy
- Working as an Economist
Year 3 (Optional)
- Advanced Economic Policy and Principles
- Development Economics
- International Trade and Finance
- Econometrics
- Mathematical Economics
- Money, Banking and Financial Economics
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 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:
L101
Institution code:
K84
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
48 points (‘DD' or equivalent) from two A2 subjects or equivalent
Mature applicants (21 years and older) will need to pass a QAA-approved Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject with 60 credits minimum 45 credits at Level 3.
Applicants under 21 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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