Economics (4 years full time including sandwich year)
Kingston University
Economics (4 years full time including sandwich year)
Course Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– 100 per cent of students from this course are in employment or further study six months after graduating (DLHE 2016/17).
– You’ll study both mainstream and heterodox schools of thought. This will give you a wide perspective of how economics works.
– After your first year, you’ll have the flexibility to switch to Financial or Business Economics or remain on the pure Economics programme.
**About this course**
How does economics affect society, institutions and government? How does it help us understand realworld issues and solve problems?
This course offers you a broad understanding of economics, looking at the subject from a range of perspectives and schools of thought. It will challenge your intellect and develop your problem-solving skills.
You’ll gain skills in data analysis, using industrystandard IT facilities. With well-rounded, independent and critical thinking skills, you’ll be highly valued by employers.
**Sandwich Year**
This course has a sandwich year which takes place between Year 2 and your Final Year. During this sandwich year you will take a placement within a relevant setting, ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job.
Course Details - Modules
Examples of modules:
Year 1
- Becoming an Economist
- Capitalism
- Economic Policy and Principles
- Economics Quantitatively Treated 1
Year 2
- Contemporary Issues in Economics
- Economics Quantitatively Treated 2
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
Final Year (Core)
- Working as an Economist
- Advanced Economic Policy and Principles
Final Year (Optional)
- Development Economics
- Econometrics
- International Trade and Finance
- 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:
L104
Institution code:
K84
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
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
Other A Level combinations possible to achieve 112 - 128 points.
Minimum of 2 A Levels, can be combined with other Level 3 qualifications eg. AS levels/Extended Project to achieve 112 – 128 points.
We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts
Scottish Highers (only)
Can be considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications e.g. A2's in different subjects.
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 including 21 at merit.
Applicants under 21 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Grade combinations below 112 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 112 points.
4 in Mathematics at Standard Level. English Language required at 5 Standard Level or 4 Higher Level.
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Grade combinations below DMM may be considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications.
Typically from a minimum 5 Higher Level subjects
Grade combinations below DMM may be considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications.
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
77%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
EU
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change as we are awaiting the Office For Student Guidance on Fee levels for 2020 and beyond.
For foundation year and international fees, please visit:
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/
Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs
Provider information
River House
53-57 High Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ
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