Course summary
Reasons to choose Kingston – You’ll study economics from a wide range of perspectives. This helps you to think ‘outside the box’ – a definite advantage in the job market career. – This course is flexible. After the first year, you can either stay on this programme or switch to pure Economics or Financial Economics. – You’ll have the option to study abroad at one of our partner universities. This course is offered with a Foundation Year in Social Sciences The foundation year takes place the year before your degree. You will study four year-long modules that cover all subject areas (psychology, economics, sociology and politics) within social sciences. Upon successful completion of this foundation year you will progress to Year 1 of your chosen degree. About this course This course has a unique pluralistic approach. You’ll discover a wide variety of economic thought and theories, and therefore learn to understand and address problems from a range of perspectives. You’ll study why businesses, people and government make decisions and the consequences of these decisions. This course focuses on the real-life application of economics. You’ll explore how businesses operate in the economy and can choose to study the financial aspects of business and specialist aspects of economics. You’ll use industry-standard IT Facilities and develop many further skills that are highly valued by employers. These include analytical, numerical, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, and the use of specialist statistical software.
Modules
Examples of modules: Year 1
- Becoming an Economist
- Capitalism
- Economic Policy and Principles
- Economics Quantitatively Treated 1
- Competition and the Firm
- Economics Quantitatively Treated 2
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Economics of Organisations and Strategy
- Working as an Economist
- Development Economics
- International Trade and Finance
- Econometrics
- Mathematical Economics
- Money, Banking and Financial Economics
Assessment method
Year 1 - Coursework: 55%, Practical: 8%, Exam: 37% Year 2 - Coursework: 42%, Practical: 9%, Exam: 49% Year 3 - Coursework: 40%, Practical: 23%, Exam: 37%
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L101
- Institution code:
- K84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/foundation-year-social-sciences/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ