Economics

Course detail Description

Economics BSc will give you a thorough understanding of economic events and processes in a global context. You will learn to think critically and independently about the issues you encounter in your studies and develop a range of skills that will support your intellectual, vocational and personal development. The first year of the course provides you with the foundations in economics, and places a heavy emphasis on history both in terms of the history of economic thought and economic history. You will increasingly be free to choose from a range of optional modules in your second and third years, allowing you to pursue your own academic interests.

As part of our Economics course, you will cover elements of economics of financial markets. If you would like to study modules in Finance and Accountancy as part of your degree, you may wish to consider applying for either one of our Economics and Management or Business Management courses, which have a greater focus on these areas.

We use a variety of teaching methods including lectures, classes and small group discussions.

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

We assess this course through a combination of methods that includes unseen written examinations, essays, problem sets, and oral presentations.

We are based on the 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.

• Political Economy BA/BSc
• Politics BA
• Philosophy, Politics & Economics BA/BSc
• Economics & Management BSc
• European Politics BA

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Structure

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3

Year 1

Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on this course page for updates.

You are required to take the following modules:

• Principles of Economics (30 credits)
• 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)

There are no optional modules in your first year, but all students are eligible to take an assessed 15 credit language module in addition to their 120 credits.

Year 2 Required Modules

You are required to take the following modules:

• Microeconomics (15 credits)
• Introduction to Econometrics (15 credits)
• Intermediate Econometrics (15 credits)
• Macroeconomics (15 credits)

In addition, you are required to take four modules (60 credits) from a range of optional modules which may typically include:

• The Economics of Politics (15 credits)
• Game Theory (15 credits)
• Economics of the Public Sector (15 credits)
• International Trade (15 credits)
• Ethics, Economics and Environmental Protection (15 credits)

All students can take an assessed 15 credit language module in addition to their 120 credits if they wish.

You will also have the opportunity to study abroad with one of our partner institutions for the second semester of the second year. Typical study abroad destinations include the following:

• University of Hong Kong

• Georgetown University

• National University of Singapore

• University of North Carolina

Year 3 Required Modules

You are required to take the following modules:

• Advanced Macroeconomics (15 credits)

• Advanced Microeconomics (15 credits)

In addition, you are required to take six modules from a range of optional modules which may typically include:

• The Economics of Crime (15 credits)
• Economic Policy Making (15 credits)
• Global Power Europe (15 credits)
• International Finance (15 credits)
• Topics in Development Economics ( 15 credits)
• International Institutions and Global Governance (15 credits)
• Topics in Economic Theory (15 credits)
• Ethics, Economics and Public Policy (15 credits)
• Political Economy of Inequality (15 credits)
• Managerial Economics (15 credits)
• Money and Banking (15 credits)
• Health Economics (15 credits)