Undergraduate BSc (Hons)

Economics
with a Year Abroad

Develop the tools to analyse real economic problems and find solutions to societal and global issues.

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2025

Course overview

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 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.

You spend a year abroad studying at a partner university in France, Germany, Greece, Japan or Spain between the second and final year of your degree.

Why study Economics at Kent?

Make your ambition count.

Four alumni share their stories; including Jack Meaning, whose career took him from Kent to advisor to the Bank of England's Chief Economist.

We're here for you.

Economics at Kent was ranked 17th for student satisfaction in The Complete University Guide 2024.  

Add a year in industry.

Gain real-world skills and experience with a professional placement.

A support network.

Regular workshops, alumni talks, a peer mentoring scheme and a dedicated academic adviser.

A dynamic community.

Collaborate with inspiring lecturers who advise UK, European, and international organisations.

Everything you need to know about our Economics course

Entry requirements

Typical A level offer
BBB
The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications. Click below to find out more.

Course structure

You'll be able to specialise in areas such as financial economics, econometrics, international finance, industrial and monetary economics, and the economics of money and banking. Our wide range of modules allows you to tailor your degree to support your specific career ambitions.

How you'll study

You taught by a combination of lectures and small group sessions, which include seminars, computing practicals, problem sets, debates and role-play games.

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.
UK economics graduate salaries
Very high
£34,487
Average base pay (20 salaries)

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2025 entry

The 2025-26 annual tuition fees for UK undergraduate courses have not yet been set by the Department for Education.

Full-time

  • UK
    TBC
  • EU
    £19,300
  • International
    £19,300

For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.

For students continuing on this programme, fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.* 

Your fee status

The University will assess your fee status as part of the application process. If you are uncertain about your fee status you may wish to seek advice from UKCISA before applying.

Fees for year in industry

Fees for undergraduate students are £1,850.

Fees for year abroad

Fees for undergraduate students are £1,385.

Students studying abroad for less than one academic year will pay full fees according to their fee status.

Students will require regular access to a desktop computer/laptop with an internet connection to use the University of Kent’s online resources and systems. Please see information about the minimum computer requirements for study.

Find out more about accommodation and living costs, plus general additional costs that you may pay when studying at Kent.

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details. 

Scholarships

We have a range of subject-specific awards and scholarships for academic, sporting and musical achievement.

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Next steps

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If you are from the UK or Ireland, you must apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not from the UK or Ireland, you can apply through UCAS or directly on our website if you have never used UCAS and you do not intend to use UCAS in the future.

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