Program Overview

Introduction to the BSc Economics Program

The University of Kent's BSc Economics program is designed to empower students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. The program explores the big economic and social challenges shaping our future, providing students with a strong understanding of economics and essential skills such as numeracy, problem-solving, data analysis, and communication.

Key Information

• Start Date: September 2025
• Location: Canterbury
• Study Mode: 3 years full-time
• Fees (per year): UK: Ł9,535, International: Ł19,300
• Typical Offer: BBB / 104-120 UCAS points

Course Structure

The BSc Economics program is structured into three stages, each with compulsory and optional modules.

Stage 1

• Principles of Microeconomics: Explore the decisions made by individuals and firms, offering a fascinating lens through which to understand the world around us.
• Mathematics for Economics Mode A or Mode B: Build confidence and ability to understand the mathematical tools that economists use.
• Statistics for Economics: Learn how to conduct regression analysis, interpret the results, and draw conclusions for business or public policy.
• Data Analysis for Economists: Develop practical skills in using Excel to manipulate, analyze, and visualize economic data accurately.
• Strategy and Games: Explore the exciting fields of game theory, experimental economics, and behavioral economics.

Stage 2

• Macroeconomics I: Analyze the long-term determinants of economic growth, including the role of investment in new capital, education, and new ideas.
• Microeconomics I: Develop an analytical framework and toolkit for thinking about questions related to human behavior and decision-making.
• Microeconomics II: Examine market characteristics and the strategic aspects of individual decision-making, which may lead to market failures.
• Introductory Econometrics: Learn how to answer economic questions using economic data and econometric techniques.

Stage 3

• Applied Econometrics: Emphasize the wider application of econometric estimation and model-building, guided by real economic empirical situations.
• 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
  • Economics of Growth
  • Games for Economics and Business
  • Industrial Economics
  • Development Economics
  • Political Economy
  • Public Economics
  • Labour Economics

Teaching and Assessment

• Lectures: Learn about cutting-edge themes from lecturers or guest experts.
• Seminars: Discuss and explore key concepts in groups.
• Cohort Workshops: Apply learning by solving practical problems.
• Assessments: Exams, coursework, and a dissertation in the final year.

Entry Requirements

• Typical Offer: 104-120 UCAS points
• A Level: BBB
• International Baccalaureate: 120 tariff points, typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent
• GCSE: Mathematics grade B / 6

Fees and Funding

• Tuition Fees for 2025 Entry: UK: Ł9,535, International: Ł19,300
• Fees for Year in Industry: Ł1,905
• Fees for Year Abroad: Ł1,430
• Scholarships: Available for eligible undergraduate students.

Your Future

• Career Opportunities: Economist, Actuary, Investment Analyst, Chartered Accountant, Investment Banker, Market Researcher.
• Earning Potential: Ł34,487 average base pay of economics graduates.
• Graduate Employment Outcomes: Universities UK reports that a degree can boost average lifetime earnings by over Ł300,000.

Why Study at Kent?

• Top 25 University: For economics research in the UK (REF 2021).
• Authentic Campus Experience: Everything you need on your doorstep, from stunning views to a nightclub, cinema, and restaurants.
• Easy to Get Around: Walk or catch the bus into the city, under an hour from London.
• Meet Your People: Over 250 clubs and societies to get involved with at Kent.