University of Kent

BSc Economics and Management with a Year in Industry

University of Kent

Course overview

Economics and management remain two core pillars of business, and in this course, students will study both. The Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management explores how economists and business leaders think and make decisions. At the same time, students develop the skills necessary to assess economic problems.

Notably, this course option includes a year in industry between the 2nd and 3rd years. During this placement year, students work with real organisations to propose solutions to challenges in the economic and managerial areas of business. This gives students the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Studying BSc Economics and Management with a Year in Industry at the University of Kent means learning under experts by a combination of lectures and small group sessions, including seminars, practicals, debates, and problem sets, among others. Assessments are through coursework and written examinations.

Entry requirements

These are the standard entry requirements to study BSc Economics and Management with a Year in Industry at the University of Kent:

Grade Requirements

Applicants need a minimum UCAS point of 104-120, BBB in A-Levels or equivalent, BTEC Nationals (considered on an individual basis), and a grade C/4 in English and Mathematics in the GCSE. International applicants can submit 120 points from the International Baccalaureate Diploma, typically H5, H6, or H6 or its equivalent.

English Proficiency

Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

Scholarships

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Career opportunities

With a BSc in Economics and Management with a Year in Industry from the University of Kent, students graduate ready to work in the industry as:

  • Financial Analyst
  • Business Consultant
  • Economic Researcher
  • Investment Banking Analyst
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Market Research Analyst

Cost of study

The tuition fee (2025/2026) to study BSc Economics and Management with a Year in Industry at the University of Kent is £19,300.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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