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**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- Were a diverse, inclusive, and friendly department that introduces you to a variety of ways to study Economics.
- Our flexible structure means you can transfer between our three Economics courses at the end of your first year.
- You will have free access to the Financial Times, Economist, and our state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Room.
- We will teach you a wide range of skills, theories and methods to prepare you for employment and empower you to shape the economies of tomorrow, no matter your backgrou...
**Reasons to choose Kingston**<br/>- Were a diverse, inclusive, and friendly department that introduces you to a variety of ways to study Economics.<br/><br/><br/>- Our flexible structure means you can transfer between our three Economics courses at the end of your first year.<br/><br/><br/>- You will have free access to the Financial Times, Economist, and our state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Room.<br/><br/><br/>- We will teach you a wide range of skills, theories and methods to prepare you for employment and empower you to shape the economies of tomorrow, no matter your background.<br/><br/><br/>- 94% of Financial Economics student respondents agreed that staff were good at explaining things (NSS 2024).<br/><br/><br/>- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the frameworks two new student experience and student outcomes categories. <br/><br/><br/>**About this course**<br/>How is our economy affected by financial markets and institutions? What might their economic impact be on an organisation’s decisions on pricing and corporate finance?<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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, including analytical, numerical, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, and the use of specialist statistical software.<br/><br/>**Future Skills**<br/>Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.<br/><br/>As you progress through your degree, youll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.<br/><br/>At Kingston University, were not just keeping up with change, were creating it. <br/><br/>**Career opportunities**<br/>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.
Located just outside of London, you'll benefit from excellent transport links to central London and beyond. You'll have access to great employer connections, with Kingston being on the doorstep of hundreds of prestigious businesses.
Kingston's commitment to high-quality teaching has been recognised with a TEF Gold rating (TEF 2023). The University has also secured a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and outcomes categories.
Kingston has invested heavily in dedicated study spaces, cutting-edge sports facilities and specialist equipment. You ca...
Located just outside of London, you'll benefit from excellent transport links to central London and beyond. You'll have access to great employer connections, with Kingston being on the doorstep of hundreds of prestigious businesses.<br/><br/>Kingston's commitment to high-quality teaching has been recognised with a TEF Gold rating (TEF 2023). The University has also secured a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and outcomes categories.<br/><br/>Kingston has invested heavily in dedicated study spaces, cutting-edge sports facilities and specialist equipment. You can hone your trading skills at the Bloomberg Trading Room or create your masterpiece in the modern art facilities. Whatever your chosen course, you'll be supported with modern facilities and passionate lecturers.<br/><br/>You can also get involved in over 100 sports clubs and societies and even start their own society. You can also learn a new language through the Kingston Language Scheme - there are ten languages on offer!
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L111
Institution Code
K84
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff120 136 We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts. GCSE Mathematics grade 4 / C or above is required for this course. Scottish HigherAccess to HE DiplomaD:24,M:21 Equivalent of 120 UCAS points from an Access course in a related subject. Applicants under 21 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme27 4 in Mathematics at Standard Level. English Language required at 5 Standard Level or 4 Higher Level. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM DDD Grade combinations below DDM may be considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 A minimum of 120 UCAS points usually from 5 Higher Level subjects Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)ASCan be considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications e.g. A2's in different subjects. OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDM DDD Grade combinations below DDM may be considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaCan be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 120 points OCR Cambridge Technical CertificateCan be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 120 points OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation DiplomaCan be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 120 points OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary DiplomaCan be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 120 points OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateCan be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 120 points A levelB,B,B A,A,B Other A Level combinations possible to achieve 120 - 136 points. Minimum of 2 A Levels, can be combined with other Level 3 qualifications eg. AS levels/Extended Project to achieve 120 points. T Level |
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