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Economics
Why study Economics at Kent?
At Kent, you'll learn to think like an economist. You'll tackle the real issues shaping our future, from today’s challenges to tomorrow’s solutions. Join our friendly community, taught by experts who advise UK and global organisations.
Empower yourself to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
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. Our undergraduate students can sharpen these skills with the option for a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry or diversify your thinking with a joint honours course combining economics with management, finance or politics.
For postgraduates our Master's and PhD programmes allow you to delve deeper into your particular passion areas, working with our research active staff, our thriving research culture and strong cosmopolitan academic community.
89% of our Economics students were positive about academic support on their course. (NSS 2025)
87% of our Economics students were positive about the learning resources for their course. (NSS 2025)
86% of our Economics students responded that they felt free to express their ideas, opinions and beliefs on their course. (NSS 2025)
95% of Economics graduates go on to work or study in 15 months. (Discover Uni)
Take a tour
Explore our Sibson building well-equipped lecture and seminar spaces, as well as breakout spaces for group work
Work on projects with your coursemates in our modern collaborative spaces, ideal for sharing ideas and group work.
Our high quality, modern lecture theatres support your learning with top of the range audio visual environments.
Courses
Where ambition takes shape.
Help is in good supply
"Here, asking for help is not only encouraged—it’s expected. The moment you start seeking support and asking questions, no matter how small they seem, you’re already on the path to exam success."
Cristina, Economics student
I wanted to do my PhD in an international environment.
"The faculty is very welcoming. The PhD students come from many different countries, and we are a very close-knit group." Isaure, Economics PhD student.
The doors of the academics’ offices are always open
"See your PhD as part of your career, not something that comes before it." Jack, Economics PhD student