Economics

Our BSc Economics degree is built for ambition, whatever your background or A level subjects. Whether you've studied Maths and Economics or not, you'll be supported, challenged and inspired. We'll give you the tools to unlock your potential and turn your passion into purpose.

The economy is increasingly complex and everchanging. Employers want problem-solvers who think clearly, learn fast and explain their ideas well. An Economics degree at Kent prepares you for this. Each year, you’ll build new skills and grow your knowledge, until you can “speak economics” and use your insight to solve real-world problems. You can even sharpen these skills with the option for a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry.

This course shapes itself around your ambitions. You’ll learn in a close-knit campus with one-to-one support from expert lecturers and researchers. You can also get real-world experience with a year in industry. As you progress, you’ll choose topics that interest you - like financial markets, the environment, the economics of development. You can follow your passion deeper in a specific area, perhaps developing your technical skills, or explore a broad range of ideas.

Economics explores big and wide-ranging questions. How can we fight climate change? What causes financial crises? Why is there inequality These will provide the material and context for you to learn core economic principles; how to break up large problems into manageable parts, and how and why individual actions can shape the economy and impact everyone.

If you want to build a strong career and better understand the world around you, this course gives you the tools.

Year 1

You take one of Mathematics for Economics Mode A or Mathematics for Economics Mode B, depending on your mathematics level, you then take all remaining compulsory modules.

Compulsory modules currently include the following:

• Principles of Microeconomics

• Principles of Macroeconomics

• Mathematics for Economics Mode A

• Mathematics for Economics Mode B

• Statistics for Economics

• Data Analysis for Economists

• Strategy and Games

Year 2

Compulsory modules currently include the following:

• Macroeconomics I

• Microeconomics I

• Microeconomics II

• Introductory Econometrics

• Macroeconomics II

Optional modules may include the following

• Mathematical Economics

• The Historical Origins of Economic Development

• Frontiers in Economic Thinking

• Behavioural Economics

Year in Industry

You have the option to add a year in industry to this course. We already know you have the confidence and commitment to thrive in the workplace and kick-start your career. This is your chance to prove it, to yourself and to employers.

Any questions? We have the answers.

When should I start looking? Companies will recruit at different times of the year based on their size. It's good to be application ready by the summer of your first year.

Where can I get help finding a placement? Book an appointment with a placement adviser via the careers service.

Will I get paid? Most of our placements are paid.

Do I have to pay tuition fees? Yes, you’ll pay a substantially reduced fee. Fees for the current year (subject to changes) can be found on our tuition fees website.

Where can I get visa advice if I’m an international student? Kent Students' Union can help with any visa queries.

Does the University keep in touch? You receive four-weekly check-in emails, a visit from the team every three months and you can reach out to us any time by email or phone.

Do I work for a full year? The minimum requirement for an industrial placement is 44 weeks.

Year Abroad

Taking a year abroad – whether you study at one of our prestigious partner universities or do an internship – is an amazing opportunity.

Any questions? We have the answers.

Is there any additional funding for the year abroad? You may be able to apply for funding; check with our Go abroad team.

Do I have to pay tuition fees for the year abroad? Yes, you’ll pay a substantially reduced fee. Fees for the current year (subject to changes) can be found on our tuition fees website. You don’t pay anything to the host uni.

Will I still get my maintenance loan? Yes.

When does the year abroad take place? Between your second and final year.

Do I have to learn a foreign language? You’re taught in English in many destinations, but you’ll get more out of your year if you learn the local language.

Does the University keep in touch? You have full access to all Kent’s support services as well as our dedicated Go abroad team.

Year 3

Compulsory modules currently include the following

• Applied Econometrics

Optional modules may include the following

• Financial Economics and Asset Pricing

• Econometrics for Macro and Finance

• Econometric Methods

• Monetary Economics

• Environmental Economics and Green Finance

• Economics Dissertation

• International Economics

• Economic Growth

• Games for Economics and Business

• Industrial Economics

• Development Economics

• Political Economy

• Public Economics

• Labour Economics

Foundation Year

Compulsory modules currently include the following:

• Economics 1

• Skills 1

• Business 2

• Skills 2

• Economics 2