BSc (Hons) Financial Economics at Kingston University

Programme overview

Join the Financial Economics BSc (Hons) course which has produced graduates who have gone on to work for organisations such as the Bank of England, the Home Office, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup.

Department: Department of Economics | Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement | Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement year) | Intake: 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course builds your knowledge of core topics and different schools of thought in economics. The Financial Economics BSc (Hons) explores the interplay of financial markets, instruments and institutions and their impact on the economy. Year 1 - core modules: Becoming an Economist, Economic Policy and Principles, Introductory Mathematics and Statistics for Economics, Capitalism. Year 2 - core modules: Corporate Finance and Investment, Mathematical Economics and Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics. Final year - core modules: Financial Systems, Crises, and Regulatory Frameworks, Working as an Economist, Development Economics, International Trade and Finance, Future Skills Apply.

Career pathways

Financial Economics BSc (Hons) graduates often pursue careers in the City of London and the civil service. They work as: ; accountants ; economists ; risk analysts and consultants ; accounts assistants ; audit associates ; brand strategists ; campaign co-ordinators ; financial researchers ; investment bankers ; mortgage consultants ; personal bankers ; stock brokers ; traders.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry 2027: BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points: At least two A-levels, or a BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM). Equivalent qualifications, including an Access to HE Diploma (15 distinctions, 30 merits), are also accepted. GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or a recognised equivalent, is also required. Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. UCAS codes: L111, LA11.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee for entry in 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 20,500 a year (2027/28). International Year 1 fee for entry in 2027/28; later years: Year 2 (2028/29): £21,300, Year 3 (2029/30): £22,100, Year 4 (2030/31): £22,900 Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/54187b1b-8407-6bc9-b229-1cab6fe2990f/course?studyYear=2027

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