**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.
**This course is offered with a Foundation Year in Social Sciences**
The foundation year in business is taught at Kingston College, close to Kingston University’s Penrhyn Road campus. You’ll be introduced to professional skills, numerical concepts, business IT, marketing, customer care and business law. This foundation year is available with the following courses.
**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 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 0
- Foundation Year in Social Sciences
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:
L11A
Institution code:
K84
Campus Name:
Main Site
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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
Other A Level combinations possible to achieve 112 points.
Minimum of 2 A Levels, can be combined with other Level 3 qualifications eg. AS levels/Extended Project to achieve 112 points
UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. General Studies not accepted.
Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (BBCCC) are required.
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.
4 in Mathematics at Standard Level. English Language required at 5 Standard Level or 4 Higher Level.
Grade combinations below 112 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 112 points
A minimum of 112 UCAS points usually from 5 subjects.
Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level subjects only)
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