Kingston University: Financial Economics
| Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Economics, History and Politics |
| Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 02033089932 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– Kingston’s staff actively do research around the Department’s themes: inequality – causes and consequences, institutions and institutional change, climate justice and global development.
– Teaching staff have research links with international economic organisations, think tanks and universities across the globe.
– Kingston students become part of the London postgraduate economics and political economy community with opportunities to attend seminars and present work.
**About this course**
This course explores the question of how finance helps or hinders, stable economic activity and sustainable development.
You will develop tools, concepts and models from pluralist economic analysis, and apply these to gain an understanding of the differences between financial systems and the power and pitfalls of global financial capitalism.
In addition to macro and micro economics, you will learn about the history of economic thought and critically discuss contemporary issues. You will develop quantitative and qualitative skills for research, including econometric analysis and process tracing for case studies, to use in your dissertation, under the guidance and supervision of a specialist in the field.
**Example modules**
– Financial Economics
– Economic Theory and Policy
– Change and Ideas
– Applied Econometrics and Methods
**Career opportunities**
Employers include: central banks and financial regulatory authorities, financial institutions, state development banks, international agencies and think tanks.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| EU | 14900 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 8390 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 8390 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8390 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8390 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 14900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– Kingston’s staff actively do research around the Department’s themes: inequality – causes and consequences, institutions and institutional change, climate justice and global development.
– Teaching staff have research links with international economic organisations, think tanks and universities across the globe.
– Kingston students become part of the London postgraduate economics and political economy community with opportunities to attend seminars and present work.
**About this course**
This course explores the question of how finance helps or hinders, stable economic activity and sustainable development.
You will develop tools, concepts and models from pluralist economic analysis, and apply these to gain an understanding of the differences between financial systems and the power and pitfalls of global financial capitalism.
In addition to macro and micro economics, you will learn about the history of economic thought and critically discuss contemporary issues. You will develop quantitative and qualitative skills for research, including econometric analysis and process tracing for case studies, to use in your dissertation, under the guidance and supervision of a specialist in the field.
**Example modules**
– Financial Economics
– Economic Theory and Policy
– Change and Ideas
– Applied Econometrics and Methods
**Career opportunities**
Employers include: central banks and financial regulatory authorities, financial institutions, state development banks, international agencies and think tanks.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| EU | 8195 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 4615 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4615 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4615 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4615 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8195 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– Kingston’s pluralist staff actively research issues such as macroeconomic instability, employment policy, financial regulation and issues surrounding government intervention.
– Kingston is involved in research projects for international economic organisations and think tanks. There are links with the heterodox economics community in the UK and beyond.
– At Kingston, you will be part of the postgraduate economics community across the London universities, with opportunities to attend seminars and present work.
**About this course**
This course examines the financial sector and how companies, households and governments adapt as the financial sector evolves.
You will gain a solid background in economic analysis, history and thought, developing skills to research, and discuss contemporary issues and debates. You will study macro- and microeconomic theories and develop an understanding of the contexts of these issues.
Through your dissertation, you will choose a contemporary issue to research with guidance and supervision from a specialist in the field.
**Example modules**
– Financial Economics
– Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
– Applied Econometrics and Methods
**Career opportunities**
Employers include: governmental and nongovernmental research organisations; financial institutions; industrial firms; banks; pension funds; government regulatory bodies and academic institutions. You may also work independently as a financial affairs specialist.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Please refer to the course page on the Kingston University website for details of the entry requirements. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| EU | 8190 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 8190 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 8190 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8190 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8190 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 14500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– Kingston’s pluralist staff actively research issues such as macroeconomic instability, employment policy, financial regulation and issues surrounding government intervention.
– Kingston is involved in research projects for international economic organisations and think tanks. There are links with the heterodox economics community in the UK and beyond.
– At Kingston, you will be part of the postgraduate economics community across the London universities, with opportunities to attend seminars and present work.
**About this course**
This course examines the financial sector and how companies, households and governments adapt as the financial sector evolves.
You will gain a solid background in economic analysis, history and thought, developing skills to research, and discuss contemporary issues and debates. You will study macro- and microeconomic theories and develop an understanding of the contexts of these issues.
Through your dissertation, you will choose a contemporary issue to research with guidance and supervision from a specialist in the field.
**Example modules**
– Financial Economics
– Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
– Applied Econometrics and Methods
**Career opportunities**
Employers include: governmental and nongovernmental research organisations; financial institutions; industrial firms; banks; pension funds; government regulatory bodies and academic institutions. You may also work independently as a financial affairs specialist.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Please refer to the course page on the Kingston University website for details of the entry requirements. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| EU | 4504 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 4504 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4504 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4504 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4504 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 7975 GBP for Year 1 |
Kingston University
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