BSc (Economics)

Our Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics is taught by the Department of Political Economy and the Economics group at King’s Business School and combines detailed analysis of economic theory and its applications. The course will develop your analytical and critical skills through modules in economic theory, statistics, maths and econometrics, and apply these to a range of problems in the economy, politics and policy making.

Key benefits

• Delivered by two schools, giving you different economic perspectives and applications.
• The Department of Political Economy is the only department of its kind in the UK.
• King’s Business School ranked joint 1st in the UK for Graduate Outcomes (Business & Management Studies, The Complete University Guide 2024).
• The Introduction to Economics module in year 1 follows the CORE project, which uses real-world scenarios to teach economics.
• We rank 7th in the UK for Economics (Times Higher Education University World Rankings 2024 per subject).

Course essentials

• The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics will give you a thorough understanding of economic events and processes in a global context. You will learn to think critically and independently about how to solve economic problems and develop a range of skills that will support your intellectual, vocational and personal development. After a first year that will give you a foundation in economics, you will be increasingly free to choose from a range of optional modules in your second and third years, allowing you to pursue your own academic interests.
• This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Strand and Waterloo Campuses, offering you easy access to all the facilities of the university. We are close to the heart of economic and political London, as the City and Westminster are on either side of us. The university’s library and computing facilities are easily accessible, together with the opportunity to use the University of London library at Senate House and access to the British Library at St Pancras.
• We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

Employability

• Economics students are highly valued by employers for their excellent mathematical and analytical skills. You will acquire a range of transferable skills including the ability to tackle problems, team working, IT skills and the ability to argue a case.

Based on the careers of our alumni, we expect our graduates to go on to careers as:

• Political consultants
• Policy evaluators
• Finance analysts
• Public affairs professionals
• Corporate bankers
• Economic consultants
• Data analysts
• Economists at international agencies

Additional Costs
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• Books if you choose to buy your own copies
• Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
• Library fees and fines
• Personal photocopies
• Printing course handouts
• Society membership fees
• Stationery
• Graduation costs
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses