Bsc Hons Financial Economics
at Kingston University

Kingston-upon-Thames, United Kingdom

Program Overview

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. These include analytical, numerical, data analysis and problem-solving skills, and the use of specialist statistical software.

Course Content
Modules:
- Becoming an Economist
- Economic Policy and Principles
- Introductory Mathematics and Statistics for Economics
- Capitalism
Entry Requirement
- 120-136 UCAS tariff points (to include at least two A-levels or equivalent qualifications); Degree with foundation year 64
- BTEC Lvl3 National: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM)
- Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition Fees for UK Students per year:
£9,250 (Foundation Year)

Tuition Fees for Overseas Students per year:
Year 1 (2024/25): £16,200
Year 2 (2025/26): £16,800
Year 3 (2026/27): £17,500
Year 4 (2027/28): £18,200
Career Prospect
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.

Types of jobs:
- Accountant
- Accounts assistant
- Audit associate
- Brand strategist
- Campaign co-ordinator
- Financial researcher
- Investment banker
- Mortgage consultant
- Personal banker
- Stock broker
- Trader

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

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