Financial Economics BSc (Hons)
- Accounting and finance
- Economics
- Undergraduate
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.
Explore how financial markets and institutions impact the economy
Unlock a world of exciting career opportunities across diverse sectors.
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.
Our diverse, inclusive and friendly department will introduce you to a variety of ways to study economics. Plus, our flexible structure means that, if you’re unsure about what exactly you want to study, you can transfer between our three courses at the end of your first year.
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.
The lecturers are very approachable - and they seem to know everything! You come up with a question out of the blue and they immediately know the answer - it's quite amazing! You don't expect anyone to know this much, but they do.
Why choose this course
How is our economy affected by financial markets and institutions? What might their economic impact be on an organisation's pricing and corporate finance decisions?
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 also learn how to use specialist statistical software and develop skills highly valued by employers. These include analytical, numerical, data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Overall, this course will prepare you for employment and empower you to shape the economies of tomorrow.
Prepare for global impact
Kingston School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences offers courses in economics, law, psychology and criminology. 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.
Course content
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.
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 a foundation year.
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 begin to explore economic perspectives within corporate finance and investment.
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 your final year, Financial Systems, Crises, and Regulatory Frameworks explores finance, covering banking, financial institutions, markets, crises, and regulations, with real-world examples and historical insights. 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 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.
What career opportunities does this course offer?
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.
Employers include:
- Albourne
- Conservative Party
- Deloitte
- GH Consultancy UK Ltd
- HSBC
- Incisive Media
- KPMG
- PwC
- Quest Diagnostics
- Wolff Olins
I did a placement year in the civil service. I was a Student Economist for the Department for International Trade. I was based in the Chief Economist’s Office, where I assisted the Chief Economist in a range of tasks including producing macroeconomic briefings and working on strategic trade papers. I plan on becoming an economist in the future, which is a very theoretical and analytical career. My economics course at Kingston will help me develop these skills.
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.
Teaching and assessment
Scheduled learning and teaching on this course includes timetabled activities including lectures, seminars and small group tutorials.
So far I have enjoyed the whole experience of being at University, going to lectures and finding my way around. It's nice being more independent than you are at school. You realise you have to work for yourself - but the lecturers are very clear about what you need to do.
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Fees and funding
Additional course costs
Some courses may require additional costs beyond tuition fees. When planning your studies, you’ll want to consider tuition fees, living costs, and any extra costs that might relate to your area of study.
Your tuition fees include costs for teaching, assessment and university facilities. So your access to libraries, shared IT resources and various student support services are all covered. Accommodation and general living expenses are not covered by these fees.
Where applicable, additional expenses for your course may include:
Scholarships and bursaries
For students interested in studying this course at Kingston, there are several opportunities to seek funding support.
Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Find out more about course changes
Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
What our students and graduates say
I have learnt a great deal during the course - especially how to look at the economy as a whole and pay attention to small things. The course has strengthened my ambition to become a stock trader.
The atmosphere is really good at Kingston. In the first year you are really looked after. You are told about all the help that's available and the places you can go, both inside and outside the University.
What are the facilities like?
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Key information
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