Economics and Politics

Gain the modern tools economists use to analyse real economic problems, and the tools used in politics to understand how ideas and political systems shape what citizens, businesses, and governments do. This degree gives you analytical, data, and communication skills, and a unique perspective on the way the world works.

This unique - and informed - perspective on the world is valuable not only to you, but to employers. The understanding of the context our world operates in gives you a head start in any career you are looking to jump into. More specifically, we give you the ideal skillset, knowledge and confidence to go into careers where you can make a real difference. Your future could be in banking, NGO's, government or the UN, but whatever you do, you'll be able to effect change in the places you want to see it.

This programme is also available with a Year in Industry, so you can get a taste of whatever industry you want to go into and boost your career prospects as part of your degree.

Year 2

Compulsory modules currently include the following:

• Macroeconomics I

• Microeconomics I

• Doing Politics with Words

• Microeconomics II

Optional modules may include the following:

• The Politics of Climate Change

• The Politics of the EU

• Democracy Under Threat

• American Politics

• Foreign Policy: Systems, States and Leaders

• State and Revolution: Foundations of Modern Political Thought

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

Go 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:

• Topics in Advanced Macroeconomics

Optional modules may include the following:

• Financial Economics and Asset Pricing

• Econometric Methods

• Econometrics for Macro and Finance

• Negotiation: Theory and Practice

• Monetary Economics

• Environmental Economics and Green Finance

• International Economics

• Economic Growth

• Games for Economics and Business

• Industrial Economics

• Development Economics

• Political Economy

• Public Economics

• Labour Economics

• Contemporary Political Theory

• Transforming British Politics

• Public Opinion in Politics

• Dictatorships

• Political Theory of the Future

• Who Do You Think You Are? On Identity Politics

• Politics of the Middle East and North Africa: Space, Society and Politics

• Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific

Year 1

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

• Making Sense of Politics

• The Power of Political Ideas