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Economics
Examine some of today's profound pressing issues - poverty and development, environmental protection, and financial and monetary crises. In an era of Big Data, new technologies, and artificial intelligence, you can discover the solutions to shape your world.
By analysing real-world events and studying the principles of economics, you will gain the skills and tools to make a difference in the world around you, and open doors to a variety of employment opportunities. Recent graduates have gone on to work for Deloitte, HMRC, Goldman Sachs, Barclays and more.
Gain expertise across the whole discipline or specialise in Econometrics or Financial Economics as you progress through your degree. You can tailor your studies and your degree title with the modules you choose to study.
Your Future
Our Economics graduates have excellent prospects, and we are committed to helping you achieve success.
Economists are in great demand in business, banking and finance, consultancy, the public sector, as well as in international institutions. Some of the top employers for Kent Economics graduates include:
Accenture
Barclays
Deloitte
Goldman Sachs
Government Economic Service
HMRC
HSBC
Institute for Economic Affairs
Office for National Statistics (ONS)
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Schroders
Location
Our city, your time.
It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.
We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
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Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Course optionsKent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
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