BSc in Financial 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 is our economy affected by financial markets and institutions? What might their economic impact be from 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. These include analytical, numerical, data analysis and problem-solving skills, and the use of specialist statistical software.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- We are ranked number 3 in London for Economics (Guardian University Guide 2023).
- In this course, you'll examine a wide variety of thoughts and theories in financial economics. This well-rounded approach will 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 pure Economics or Business Economics.
- You'll be able to study abroad at one of Kingston's partner universities.
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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 Financial Economics BSc (Hons) explores the interplay of financial markets, instruments and institutions and their impact on the economy.
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 begin to explore economic perspectives within corporate finance and investment.
Core modules
- Corporate Finance and Investment
- 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 your final year, Finance, Risk Management and Instability provides an in-depth study of financial economics such as bond pricing and dividend policy, and the development of risk-management tools. In Working as an Economist you will focus on a topic in financial economics and develop your research, writing and communication skills. You will also choose two optional modules.
Core modules
- Finance, Risk Management and Instability
- Working as an Economist
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
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
- Stockbroker
- Trader