Financial Economics, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Kingston University's Economics department is diverse, inclusive, and flexible, allowing transfers between three courses after year one. Students enjoy free access to the Financial Times, The Economist, and a state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Room. The programme equips learners with essential skills, theories, and methods for employment, earning a TEF Gold rating for teaching excellence, including Gold in student experience and outcomes.This course explores the links between the economy, financial markets, institutions, and organisational decisions like pricing and corporate finance through a pluralist lens. It builds employer-valued skills in analysis, data, and software, plus a professional placement year between years two and three. Future Skills development fosters adaptability and problem-solving, preparing graduates for roles as economists, analysts, or consultants in banking, investment, the City of London, civil service, or multinational management.