Studying Economics gives you the opportunity to analyse some of today's profound problems, such as poverty and economic growth, developing economies, environmental protection, and financial and monetary crises. You also consider the dilemmas facing households, firms and governments, such as the provision of education, roles of labour markets and regulation of markets.

As a Kent Economics student, you develop the skills to analyse and discuss these crucial areas and are challenged to contribute and defend your own theories and solutions.

Our School of Economics is ranked highly among UK universities for graduate prospects. Our economists are internationally recognised for their research and are also exciting and innovative teachers who place a particular emphasis on making economics relevant to the real world.

The School provides outstanding academic support. Each student has a dedicated academic adviser and we also run a peer mentoring scheme where experienced final-year students offer advice and support to new students.

We are an international community with academic staff and students from many countries so you develop a global perspective on your subject.

Our degree programme

In your first year, you learn how economists think and become familiar with the tools they use for analysing real economic problems. You can also study modules in professional economics, as well as strategy and games.

In your second and final years, you study macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative economics. Optional modules cover areas such as international finance, industrial and monetary economics, and the economics of money and banking. Our wide range of modules means you can tailor your degree to support your particular career ambitions; for example, you can choose modules that prepare you for life as a professional economist.

Year abroad

On this programme you spend a year between Stages 2 and 3 at one of our partner universities in France, Germany, Greece, Japan or Spain. Places are subject to availability, language and degree programme. For more information on international study, please see Go Abroad.

Alternatively, you can take our three-year Economics degree, without a year abroad. For details, see Economics - BSc (Hons).

Extra activities

You may wish to join the following student-run societies:

• the Economics Society, which organises lecturers and conferences, as well as social events
• Kent Investment Society, which focuses on the financial markets. It is made up of analysts, head analysts and committee members, who each cover a particular financial market. In previous years, the Society has organised an annual virtual trading competition.

The School of Economics also hosts events that you are welcome to attend, including: public lectures and seminars, employability workshops and networking events.

Professional network

Many of our staff advise UK, European and international organisations. These include:

• the Treasury (UK)
• Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) (UK) 
• Bank of England
• European Commission
• European Central Bank
• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
• European Central Bank (ECB)

These links mean we can bring real-life examples and scenarios into our teaching, ensuring it is up to date and relevant.