Financial Economics, BSc (Hons)

Kingston University's Economics department is diverse, inclusive, and friendly, offering varied approaches to studying Economics. Its flexible structure allows transfers between three courses after the first year, with free access to the Financial Times, Economist, and a state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Room. We deliver a broad range of skills, theories, and methods to prepare students for employment and shaping future economies, regardless of background. Our teaching excellence is recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating across all categories.This course explores the interplay between financial markets, institutions, and the economy, using a pluralist approach to traditional and alternative theories. Students develop employer-valued skills like analysis, data handling, problem-solving, and statistical software use, alongside embedded Future Skills in problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. Graduates pursue roles as economists, analysts, and consultants in London's City, civil service, banking, or management, or advance to postgraduate study.