Economics

Why Economics

Kent’s economics programs achieve impressive results—90% of students value their teaching support, and 88% of graduates find work or further study within 15 months. These outcomes stem partly from welcoming students without advanced mathematics, which opens doors to more applicants. The university also offers rare specialized training in advanced econometric methods, while its teaching staff consult for British, European, and international bodies, bringing real-world economic challenges directly into coursework.

Undergraduate Economics at University of Kent

Economics – BSc (Hons) accepts ambitious students whatever their background, including those who haven’t studied mathematics or economics at advanced levels. The course shapes itself around personal goals while tackling major contemporary issues—climate change, financial crises, inequality. Through this, students discover how to decompose complex challenges and trace connections between individual decisions and wider economic patterns. Year-long study abroad or industry placements add further dimension.

Economics and Finance

Economics and Finance – BSc (Hons) merges economic principles with financial analysis through an interdisciplinary lens. At University of Kent, students cultivate abilities in data handling, modeling, and evaluating how choices impact businesses, governments, and societies, with strong focus on ethical and sustainable decision-making. Interactive sessions, workshops, and applied projects build readiness for financial analysis, economic consulting, policy development roles, while an industry year provides practical experience and professional connections ahead of graduation.

Economics and Politics

Economics and Politics – BA (Hons) equips students with modern economic analysis alongside understanding of how political thought drives action among citizens, businesses, and governments. Employers value this combined perspective highly, which opens pathways into banking, NGOs, government departments, and the UN. Specialized modules examine financial crises, EU and UN structures, terrorism, plus macro- and microeconomics, ensuring coverage of today’s critical issues.

Economics and Data Science

Run with Aix Marseille University, the Economics and Data Science – MSc grants a double diploma across two years, with year two based in France covering machine learning, big data programming, duration and transition models. This design meets rising demand for professionals who can code for economic and financial applications. French internships meanwhile forge international industry ties, connecting theoretical foundations with hands-on work on actual economic problems.

Finance and Economics

The Finance and Economics – MSc emerged from collaboration with industry specialists to train financial professionals ready for key decisions in a fast-moving sector. Centered on sustainability and responsible finance, it delivers thorough grounding in economic theory and quantitative approaches while promoting independent study and critical thinking. These elements hone analytical skills for intricate financial and economic challenges, with specialization tracks allowing degree customization for careers in investment management, policy work, or economic consulting.