Financial Economics, BSc (Hons)

Kingston University provides a diverse, inclusive Economics department with flexible structures, allowing students to transfer between courses after the first year. Key benefits include free access to resources like the Financial Times and Bloomberg Trading Room, alongside teaching rated highly by 94% of students (NSS 2024) and recognised with a TEF Gold award. This Financial Economics course examines the interplay between economies and financial systems, using a pluralist approach to explore traditional and alternative theories, while developing skills in analysis, data handling, and problem-solving.Future skills are integrated throughout the program to foster adaptability and digital competency, preparing graduates for roles in London's financial sector, civil service, or multinational management. Example modules include Corporate Finance and Investment, Risk Management, and Money and Banking. Assessment methods encompass exams, presentations, and coursework, equipping students to influence future economies.

Example modules:

• Corporate Finance and Investment

• Finance, Risk Management and Instability

• Working as an Economist

• Money, Banking and Financial Markets