BSc in Economics
Kingston University
Key Information
Campus location
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* UK students: £9,250 per year | international: £14,300 for the first year
Introduction
Why choose this course?
How does the way we produce the things we need and desire affect how we live together as a society? Are the systems by which we produce such things fair and sustainable? Economics helps us understand such real-world issues.
This course offers you a broad understanding of economics, looking at the subject from a range of perspectives and schools of thought. You'll explore why people, businesses, and governments make certain decisions and the consequences of those decisions. It'll challenge your intellect and develop your problem-solving and analytical skills.
You'll gain skills in data analysis, using industry-standard IT facilities. With well-rounded, independent, and critical thinking skills, you'll be highly valued by employers.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- We are ranked number 3 in London for Economics (Guardian University Guide 2023).
- This course received 100% overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020).
- You'll study both mainstream and heterodox schools of thought. This will give you a wide perspective and help you to think ‘outside the box' – a definite advantage in the job market.
- After your first year, you'll have the flexibility to switch to Financial or Business Economics or remain on the pure Economics programme.
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Curriculum
What you will study
This course builds your knowledge of core topics and different schools of thought in economics. The Economics BSc (Hons) explores why people, businesses and governments make certain decisions and the consequences of those decisions.
Year 1
Year 1 provides a historical background to modern economics, whilst exploring a range of economic principles and perspectives. You will also begin to study the mathematical and statistical foundations essential to the study of economics.
Core modules
- Becoming an Economist
- Economic Policy and Principles
- Economics Quantitatively Treated 1
- Capitalism
Year 2
Year 2 further develops your knowledge of microeconomics (individual or company decisions) and macroeconomics (national decisions). You'll consider mainstream and alternative approaches to economic modelling. And explore current and recent issues eg. the global financial crisis, and China's growth.
Core modules
- Contemporary Issues in Economics
- Economics Quantitatively Treated 2
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
Optional year
Study abroad optional year
You have the option to take an additional year to study abroad or to undertake a year-long work placement overseas (or even a mix of both).
Sandwich year
This course has a sandwich year option which takes place between Year 2 and your Final year. During this sandwich year, you will take a placement within a relevant setting, ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job.
Final year
In the final year, Advanced Economic Policy and Principles provides an in-depth study of macro and microeconomics. In Working as an Economist you will focus on a topic in economic policy and develop your research, writing and communication skills. You will also choose two optional modules.
Core modules
- Working as an Economist
- Advanced Economic Policy and Principles
Optional modules
- Development Economics
- Econometrics
- International Trade and Finance
- Mathematical Economics
- Money, Banking and Financial Markets
Please note
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
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Career Opportunities
After you graduate
Our graduates work in a range of occupations, such as economists in the City of London, the civil service (HM Treasury), the Bank of England and managers and consultants at multinational companies. Many also 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
- Stockbroker
- Trader