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Economics + Mathematics for Business & Economics

Module group of: Business & Economics Pathway

The module grouping is currently closed for applicants

There are many ways that economics and mathematics overlap, so this is a natural module combination choice. For example, you’ll use mathematical skills and methodologies to analyse business performance and discover some real-world business case studies that bring mathematical concepts to life.

Your Mathematics for Business and Economics module will introduce you to the major mathematics topics that you’ll need to understand if you want to study business and economics at a university level.

Your Economics module will take this a step further by teaching you about macroeconomics and microeconomics. You’ll find out what influences the economic and social environment on the decision-making and behaviour of governments and organisations, become aware of the nature of economic systems, and get an introduction to the main theories of economic intervention strategies.

This combination of subject knowledge is essential for a range of careers in business and finance, accounting, data analysis, research, and beyond.

When you study economics alongside mathematics for business and economics, you’ll be eligible to apply for degrees in Accounting and Finance, Business Management and Economics, Mathematics with Statistics.

You will study a total of four modules and you will be allocated either one of English for Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking plus the Society module.

Take a look at the Economics module and Mathematics for Business and Economics module to see more details about what you will learn from each foundation module, and view the full list of relevant undergraduate degrees on the degree eligibility tab below.

Core modules

Pathway modules

Choose the qualification that you were studying from the below to see what you need to achieve in order to receive a conditional offer for your chosen module combination. For example, if you are studying the US qualifications but you live in France, choose the US as your country in the drop-down below.

Accepted national school qualifications

Accepted Common International Qualification

  • A-levels: grades BBB in three A-Levels excluding General Studies/Critical Thinking, B in Mathematics. No progression to degrees at the Dickson Poon School of Law.
  • AS-levels: grades BBB in three AS-levels excluding Critical Thinking/ English General Paper/ General Studies/ Global Perspectives & Research, B in Mathematics
  • Advanced Placement Tests (College Board) and the ACT: 26 in the ACT and 444 in three College Board AP subjects excluding AP Capstone Research and Seminar, AP at 4 in Mathematics. No progression to degrees at the Dickson Poon School of Law.
  • Advanced Placement Tests (College Board): 44444 in five AP subjects excluding AP Capstone Research and Seminar, AP at 4 in Mathematics. No progression to degrees at the Dickson Poon School of Law.
  • International Baccalaureate Certificates: 555 in three International Baccalaureate Certificates, 5HL or 5SL in Mathematics
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 32 points overall or an aggregate score of 15 from three Higher Levels, 5HL or 5SL in Mathematics. No progression to degrees at the Dickson Poon School of Law.
  • International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): a grade of ‘Pass’ in the CP core, and two IB Diploma Programme Certificates (taken at standard or higher level) at 5, 5HL or 5SL in an IB Certificate in Mathematics

Deposit

Upon accepting an offer for the King’s International Foundation Programme, you are required to pay a deposit of £6,000 to secure your place by the deadline, which will be stated in your offer. If you do not pay the deposit or provide evidence of financial sponsorship by the deadline stated in your offer, your offer will expire, and King’s reserves the right not to reinstate the offer.

This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an offer (unconditional or conditional) to study with us and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.

Payments are made online through the King's Apply portal.

All students need to pay the deposit, with the exception of sponsored students. If you are being sponsored by an employer or your government, for example, you will need to provide a valid Financial Guarantee letter. Please contact our Admissions team if you have any questions.

Application fee: £75

Our King’s International Foundation Programmes require a non-refundable application fee before you can submit your application to be considered. This step is built into the application process. Please note that payment of an application fee does not guarantee that you will receive an offer for your chosen programme, as many of our programmes are competitive.

If you apply for a pathway and receive a rejection your application fee will not be refunded. If you then choose to apply for a different pathway you will need to pay another application fee.

Please ensure that you carefully read the information about your chosen pathway and modules before applying.

Note: if you receive an offer, our King’s International Foundation Programme will also require a deposit to secure your place. This is in addition to the application fee; however, the deposit is used as a partial payment of the tuition fees upon enrolment. Your offer letter will include details of any deposit you must pay, deadlines, and payment methods. You should not make a deposit payment unless instructed to do so as part of an offer.

Find out more about how to apply for the International Foundation Programme.

Additional costs/expenses

In addition to your application and tuition fees, you can also expect to pay for:

  • Accommodation and living costs
  • Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
  • Books if you need your own copy or they are required for your module
  • Library fees and fines
  • Society membership fees
  • Personal photocopies
  • Printing course handouts
  • Stationery
  • Graduation costs

Please see our student Terms and Conditions for further fee details, including our refund policy.

Choose the qualification that you were studying from the below to see what you need to achieve in order to receive a conditional offer for your chosen module combination. For example, if you are studying the US qualifications but you live in France, choose the US as your country in the drop-down below.

Accepted national school qualifications

Accepted Common International Qualification

  • A-levels: grades BBB in three A-Levels excluding General Studies/Critical Thinking, B in Mathematics. No progression to degrees at the Dickson Poon School of Law.
  • AS-levels: grades BBB in three AS-levels excluding Critical Thinking/ English General Paper/ General Studies/ Global Perspectives & Research, B in Mathematics
  • Advanced Placement Tests (College Board) and the ACT: 26 in the ACT and 444 in three College Board AP subjects excluding AP Capstone Research and Seminar, AP at 4 in Mathematics. No progression to degrees at the Dickson Poon School of Law.
  • Advanced Placement Tests (College Board): 44444 in five AP subjects excluding AP Capstone Research and Seminar, AP at 4 in Mathematics. No progression to degrees at the Dickson Poon School of Law.
  • International Baccalaureate Certificates: 555 in three International Baccalaureate Certificates, 5HL or 5SL in Mathematics
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 32 points overall or an aggregate score of 15 from three Higher Levels, 5HL or 5SL in Mathematics. No progression to degrees at the Dickson Poon School of Law.
  • International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): a grade of ‘Pass’ in the CP core, and two IB Diploma Programme Certificates (taken at standard or higher level) at 5, 5HL or 5SL in an IB Certificate in Mathematics

Deposit

Upon accepting an offer for the King’s International Foundation Programme, you are required to pay a deposit of £6,000 to secure your place by the deadline, which will be stated in your offer. If you do not pay the deposit or provide evidence of financial sponsorship by the deadline stated in your offer, your offer will expire, and King’s reserves the right not to reinstate the offer.

This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an offer (unconditional or conditional) to study with us and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.

Payments are made online through the King's Apply portal.

All students need to pay the deposit, with the exception of sponsored students. If you are being sponsored by an employer or your government, for example, you will need to provide a valid Financial Guarantee letter. Please contact our Admissions team if you have any questions.

Application fee: £75

Our King’s International Foundation Programmes require a non-refundable application fee before you can submit your application to be considered. This step is built into the application process. Please note that payment of an application fee does not guarantee that you will receive an offer for your chosen programme, as many of our programmes are competitive.

If you apply for a pathway and receive a rejection your application fee will not be refunded. If you then choose to apply for a different pathway you will need to pay another application fee.

Please ensure that you carefully read the information about your chosen pathway and modules before applying.

Note: if you receive an offer, our King’s International Foundation Programme will also require a deposit to secure your place. This is in addition to the application fee; however, the deposit is used as a partial payment of the tuition fees upon enrolment. Your offer letter will include details of any deposit you must pay, deadlines, and payment methods. You should not make a deposit payment unless instructed to do so as part of an offer.

Find out more about how to apply for the International Foundation Programme.

Additional costs/expenses

In addition to your application and tuition fees, you can also expect to pay for:

  • Accommodation and living costs
  • Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
  • Books if you need your own copy or they are required for your module
  • Library fees and fines
  • Society membership fees
  • Personal photocopies
  • Printing course handouts
  • Stationery
  • Graduation costs

Please see our student Terms and Conditions for further fee details, including our refund policy.

The module grouping is currently closed for applicants

Business & Economics Pathway

The Extended King’s International Foundation Programme (Business & Economics) is a specialist programme designed for ambitious international students who require additional language support. It is a one-year, full-time, level 3 pre-undergraduate academic programme designed to prepare you for undergraduate study at King’s College London or other top UK universities. Students who successfully complete the programme receive a Foundation Certificate. It aims to develop your academic language, essential subject knowledge, and study skills, and introduce you to the UK education system so that you are fully prepared for your degree.

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