Course Summary

**Reasons to choose Kingston** – On this course, you’ll examine a wide variety of thoughts and theories in financial economics. This well-rounded approach can increase your employability. – After your first year, you’ll have the flexibility to switch to pure Economics or Business Economics, or remain on this Financial Economics programme. – You’ll be able to study abroad at one of Kingston’s partner universities. **About this course** How is our economy affected by markets and institutions? What economic impact might there be from an organisation’s decisions on pricing and corporate finance? This course offers you an understanding of how economics and financial systems are connected. Through a distinctive, pluralist approach, the course examines both traditional and alternative theories and their real-life applications. You’ll explore the interplay of financial markets, instruments and institutions and their impact on the economy. You’ll develop many skills that are highly valued by employers. These include analytical, numerical, data analysis and problem-solving skills, and the use of specialist statistical software.

Course Details - Modules

Examples of modules: Year 1 - Becoming an Economist - Capitalism - Economic Policy and Principles - Economics Quantitatively Treated 1 Year 2 -- Economics Quantitatively Treated 2 - Macroeconomics - Microeconomics - Corporate Finance and Investment Year 3 (Core) - Working as an Economist - Finance, Risk Management and Instability Year 3 (Optional) - Advanced Economic Policy and Principles - 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: L111

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

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/financial-economics/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade 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

International 9250.0 Year 1
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

For 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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