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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economics course at University of Kent.
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A level
B,B,B
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Kent. These students are taking Economics or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Economics | B |
| Mathematics | D |
| Psychology | C |
| Business Studies | C |
| Sociology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L100
Here's what University of Kent says about its Economics course.
Economics 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.
Gain expertise across the whole discipline or specialise in Econometrics or Financial Economics as you progress through your degree. You can tailor your studies and your degree title with the modules you choose to study.
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:
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Accenture
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Barclays
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Deloitte
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Goldman Sachs
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Government Economic Service
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HMRC
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HSBC
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Institute for Economic Affairs
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Office for National Statistics (ONS)
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PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
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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!
Source: University of Kent
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Economics
Location
Canterbury campus | Canterbury
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Economics
Start date
26 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
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 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
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Kent
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Kent students who took the Economics course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
med
Teaching on my course
82%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
71%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
low
Learning opportunities
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
74%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
61%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
63%
low
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
med
How well organised is your course?
88%
med
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
78%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
low
Student voice
71%
med
Student voice
71%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Kent. These students are taking Economics or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Economics at University of Kent.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Kent graduates who took Economics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.6k
First year after graduation
£36.9k
Third year after graduation
£45.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Economics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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