Economics is everywhere - it's at the core of many societal and global issues. Gain the statistical and mathematical tools to connect economic theory to real-life data. Using both theoretical and applied tools, you will gain a unique perspective on today's complex world and open doors to a variety of employment opportunities.
Think like an economist - gain analytics skills to find solutions that will shape our world. Develop knowledge and understanding of crucial aspects of the subject, such as macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative economics.
Our wide range of modules allows you to tailor your degree to support your particular career ambitions; for example, you can choose modules that prepare you for life as a professional economist. The additional skills you will gain in mathematical and statistical modelling will open up a broader range of employment opportunities.
You have the option to take this programme with a year in industry. In previous years students have worked at:
You don't have to make a decision before you enrol at Kent but certain conditions apply.
The Year in Computing and the Year in Journalism are both free-standing, self-contained years and can be taken after stage 2 or 3 (that is, between your second and final year, or after your final year). You can take a Year in Computing or a Year in Journalism if you are a current undergraduate student at the University of Kent, studying a non-computing or non-journalism degree programme respectively.
You can only apply for a Year in Computing or a Year in Journalism once you are a student at Kent.
