Program Overview

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Economics BSc

Key Information

Course type: Single honours Delivery mode: In person Study mode: Full time Required A-level: A*AA Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements Duration: Three years Application status: Closed Start date: September 2025 Application deadline: 29 January 2025 Optional study abroad

Course Description

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.

Base Campuses

• Strand Campus: Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
• Waterloo Campus: Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties

Special Features

• Optional study abroad: On this programme, you will have the opportunity to apply to study abroad, supported by the Study Abroad Tutor in your department and King’s Global Mobility Office.

Regulating Bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry Requirements

Subject Requirements

• Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Mathematics.
• Preferred subjects: None.

A-Levels

• Required grades: A*AA
• Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.
• Must include grade A in Mathematics.

Contextual A-Level Information

• AAB
• Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.
• Must include grade A in Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• 38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels
• Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics.

Contextual International Baccalaureate Information

• 35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels
• Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics.

Alternative Accepted Qualifications

• Access to HE Diploma
• BTEC Nationals/CTECs
• Cambridge Pre-U
• European Baccalaureate
• Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

International Applicants

Equivalent International Qualifications

• Select a country to view equivalent international qualifications

English Language Requirements

• English language band: B
• Please note that nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries (as defined by UKVI) who have successfully completed high school in the respective country, are not required to complete an English language test.

Selection Process

Contextual Consideration

• We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements.
• As part of the assessment process, we take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application.

Deferrals

• Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.
• If your circumstances change and, therefore, you need to request a deferral after an offer has been made, then we can generally permit these for this programme.

Foundation Courses

• Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme.
• Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Graduates

• Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent.
• However, where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.

Personal Statement

• Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application.
• It is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the university and inform us of your commitment to the programme and how the programme fits into your career plans.

Resits

• We are able to consider applicants who have retaken or are retaking their qualifications.

Transfers

• Transfers into this programme are not permitted.

Teaching Methods

• We use a variety of teaching methods including lectures, classes and small group discussions.
• An indication of the typical study time is below.
  • Year 1: 16% scheduled learning and teaching activities, 84% guided independent study
  • Year 2: 15% scheduled learning and teaching activities, 85% guided independent study
  • Year 3: 12% scheduled learning and teaching activities, 88% guided independent study

Assessment

• Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations.
• The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect.
  • Year 1: 81% written exams, 8% practical exams, 11% coursework
  • Year 2: 69% written exams, 11% practical exams, 20% coursework
  • Year 3: 51% written exams, 3% practical exams, 46% coursework

Structure

• Courses are divided into modules.
• Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.
• This is a three-year degree course in which you will take a combination of required and optional modules to total 360 credits.

Required Modules

• Statistics for Economists (15 credits)
• Mathematics for Economists (15 credits)
• Advanced Mathematics for Economists (15 credits)
• The World Economy & its History (30 credits)
• Studying Economics (15 credits)
• Introduction to Economics (30 credits)

Optional Modules

• There are no optional modules in your first year.

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.

Careers

• 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

Tuition Fees

Full Time Tuition Fees UK

• The UK tuition fee for the academic year is currently £9,535 per year.

Full Time Tuition Fees International

• The International tuition fee for the academic year is £35,800 per year.

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

Funding

• To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.