Gain the skills to analyse and resolve complex economic issues

Empower yourself to shape the economies of tomorrow, no matter your background.

On our Economics BSc (Hons) course, you will learn a wide range of skills, theories and methods to prepare you for employment. You'll graduate with the ability to contribute to the world of economics. Plus, the course is flexible. So if you’re unsure about exactly what you want to study, you can transfer between our three courses at the end of Year 1.

As an Economics student, you'll be part of the Kingston School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences, a diverse, inclusive, and friendly department which will introduce you to a variety of ways to study Economics. Our degrees are underpinned by a vibrant research culture and delivered by a blend of practitioners and academics who are dedicated to equipping you with the employability skills to thrive in your career.

You will have a wealth of opportunities outside the classroom to further your learning and gain hands-on experience in your chosen field. In addition, you will have free access to the Financial Times and Economist. We are also one of only a few UK universities to have a Bloomberg Trading Room for you to use.

Economics at Kingston University

Economics at Kingston starts with an interest in the real world. Hear how our students are fine-tuning their decision making and resource allocation skills as part of their course.

I plan on becoming an economist in the future, which is a very theoretical and analytical career. My course will help me develop these necessary skills to become a competent economist.

Mahima, Business Economics with Professional Placement BSc (Hons)

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 capabilities.

You'll also gain skills in data analysis, using industry-standard IT facilities. By the end of your course, you will have developed well-rounded, independent, and critical thinking skills which will make you highly valued by employers.

Course content

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.

Foundation year - Social Sciences

If you would like to study this degree at Kingston University but are not yet ready to join the first year of a BSc (Hons) course, you may want to consider studying this course with our Foundation Year in Social Sciences.

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

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 such as the global financial crisis and China's growth.

Core modules

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).

Professional placement year

This course has a professional placement year option which takes place between Year 2 and your Final year. During this professional placement 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 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 study International Trade and Finance, and Development Economics, while developing your graduate attributes and preparing for your future career.

Core modules

Discover the Department of Economics

Hear from our academics as they share what it’s like to study economics at Kingston University and the opportunities and skills you can develop throughout your degree.

International students: direct application

Are you an international student? Have you decided Kingston is the place for you? If so, you can apply for this course directly, rather than having to go through UCAS.

Start your direct application now

What career opportunities does this course offer?

Economics BSc (Hons) graduates often pursue careers in the City of London and the civil service. Some work as accountants, economists, risk analysts and consultants, audit associates and mortgage consultants. While others are employed as financial researchers, brand strategists and campaign co-ordinators, as well as stock brokers, traders and investment bankers.

Employers include:

Conservative Party
Deloitte
GH Consultancy UK Ltd
HSBC
Incisive Media

Future Skills

Our Future Skills programme is embedded within all our undergraduate courses and throughout the whole Kingston experience. These skills will help you to become a future-proof graduate by equipping 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. You’ll also understand how to demonstrate and articulate to employers how these future skills give you the edge.

Future Skills page

Teaching and assessment

Scheduled learning and teaching on this course includes timetabled activities including lectures, seminars and small group tutorials.

Fees and funding

Fee category	Annual Fee
Home (UK students)
	£10,050*
Foundation Year:	£5,760
International
Year 1 (2027/28):	£20,500
Year 2 (2028/29):	£21,300
Year 3 (2029/30):	£22,100
Year 4 (2030/31):	£22,900

The tuition fee you pay depends on whether you are assessed as a 'Home' (UK), 'Islands' or 'International' student.

Please visit the Fees and Funding page for more information.

For courses with Professional Placement, the fee for the placement year can be viewed on the undergraduate fees table. The placement fee published is for the relevant academic year stated in the table. This fee is subject to annual increases but will not increase by more than the fee caps as prescribed by the Office for Students or such other replacing body.

*For full-time programmes lasting more than one academic year, a tuition fee is payable for each academic year of the course.

Your annual tuition fee covers your first attempt at all modules required for that academic year. Any re-study or repeat of modules will incur additional charges, calculated according to the number of credits taken.

Home students (UK): Tuition fees are subject to inflation-linked increases in line with government policy. Updated fees will be confirmed in line with the maximum fee cap set by the Government or the Office for Students (OfS) for each academic year. This means your fee may increase for each academic year of study, but only up to the maximum amount permitted for that year.

Eligible UK students can apply to the Government for a tuition loan, which is paid direct to the University. This has a low interest-rate which is charged from the time the first part of the loan is paid to the University until you have repaid it.

International students: Full-time taught international student fees are subject to an annual increase, which is published in advance for the full duration of your programme.

Fee category	Annual Fee
Home (UK students)
	£9,790*
Foundation Year:	£5,760
International
Year 1 (2026/27):	£19,200
Year 2 (2027/28):	£19,900
Year 3 (2028/29):	£20,700
Year 4 (2029/30):	£21,500