Economics with a Year in Industry
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.
This course includes the opportunity to spend a year working in industry between Stages 2 and 3. This greatly enhances your CV and gives you the opportunity to apply your academic skills in a practical context.
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!
Year 1
Compulsory modules currently include:
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:
Macroeconomics I
Microeconomics I
Introductory Econometrics
Macroeconomics II
Microeconomics II
Optional modules may include:
Mathematical Economics
The Historical Origins of Economic Development
Frontiers in Economic Thinking
Behavioural Economics
Year in Industry
Year 3
Compulsory modules currently include:
Applied Econometrics
Optional modules may include:
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
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.
For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance.
Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students
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As part of our commitment to widening participation at the University of Kent, we have a contextual admissions policy. We use data and indicators to help build a more rounded view of an applicant's achievements and potential, we are keen to ensure that we are able to identify talent using a range of applicant information in addition to prior attainment. We are also committed to ensuring that each applicant is assessed fairly. In general, contextual offers will be lower than our standard offer.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
All fees for 2026/27 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.
Kent 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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Phone:01227 768896
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