Course summary
Reasons to choose Kingston – This course received 100 per cent overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020). – You’ll study both mainstream and heterodox schools of thought. This will give you a wide perspective of how economics works. – After your first year, you’ll have the flexibility to switch to Financial or Business Economics or remain on the pure Economics programme. About this course How does economics affect society, institutions and government? How does it help us understand real- world issues and solve problems? 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 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.
Modules
Examples of modules: Year 1
- Becoming an Economist
- Capitalism
- Economic Policy and Principles
- Economics Quantitatively Treated 1
- Contemporary Issues in Economics
- Economics Quantitatively Treated 2
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Working as an Economist
- Advanced Economic Policy and Principles
- Development Economics
- Econometrics
- International Trade and Finance
- Mathematical Economics
Assessment method
Year 1 - Coursework: 55%, Practical: 8%, Exam: 37% Year 2 - Coursework: 47%, Practical: 9%, Exam: 44% 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:
- L100
- Institution code:
- K84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 128 points
A level - BBC - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 21 credits P: 24 credits
Scottish Higher - BBCCC - BBBBC
AS
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 25 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM - DDM
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - D*D*
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
T Level - M - D
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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