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Financial Economics BSc (Hons)

Kingston University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Reasons to choose Kingston

- We’re ranked No.3 in London for Economics (The Guardian University Guide League Tables 2023).- You’ll study both mainstream and heterodox schools of thought in a pluralist department, giving you a wide range of perspectives on economics.- After your first year, you’ll have the flexibility to switch to pure Economics or Business Economics.- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.


About this course

How is our economy affected by financial markets and institutions? What might their economic impact be on an organisation’s decisions on pricing and corporate finance?This course offers you an understanding of how the economy and the financial system 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, as well as their impact on the economy. You’ll develop many skills that are highly valued by employers, including analytical, numerical, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, and the use of specialist statistical software.


Future Skills

Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.


Career opportunities

Graduates often pursue careers in the City of London and the civil service. They work as economists, analysts and consultants in risk, investment, banking and capital markets. Others work in management at multinational companies or progress to postgraduate study.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

16,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    87th

  • Campus address

    Kingston University, River House, 53-57 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1LQ, England

Kingston University welcomes students from more than 140 countries. Their fresh ideas and range of life experiences enrich the learning environment on campus.
Well known for its enterprise education expertise, the university has strong industry links with many global brands.
Significant investment in the campus, learning spaces and Future Skills curriculum has enhanced students' learning experience and employability prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    59th out of 104

    68th out of 79 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    109 48%

    79th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    37th

    33
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.15 83%

    16th

    39
  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    112 49%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    63rd

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.97 79%

    25th

    16

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