**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.
**This course is offered with a Foundation Year in Social Sciences**
This foundation year is taught at the University giving you a taste of academic life in a supportive environment.
The year gives you the academic and technical preparation for undergraduate study in a wide range of social sciences subjects. Lectures, labs and tutorials will give you a broad understanding across subjects including economics, criminology, politics, sociology and psychology.
**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.
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
- Contemporary Issues in Economics
- Economics Quantitatively Treated 2
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
Year 3 (Core)
- Working as an Economist
- Advanced Economic Policy and Principles
Year 3 (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:
L102
Institution code:
K84
Campus Name:
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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
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.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
