University of Kent

BSc Economics and Management with a Foundation Year

University of Kent

Course overview

The BSc Economics and Management with a Foundation Year from the University of Kent is designed to enable students to combine two core areas of business, economics and management, in order to gain the skills and knowledge essential for managing key areas of organisations and developing an understanding of economic processes and practices.

The Foundation Year serves as a pathway for students who wish to pursue a full honours degree but do not meet the direct entry requirement. The programme offers the opportunity to explore fundamental economic theories while providing a strong foundation in business principles, leadership, and organisational strategies. It also enhances students’ analytical and problem-solving skills.

Throughout the BSc Economics and Management with a Foundation Year degree, students discover how economists and business leaders think and learn to use and apply the tools that economists have developed for financial and money markets. This enables them to analyse real-world economic problems effectively.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

72 UCAS tariff points with qualifications equivalent to A-levels. The typical grade range is DDD.

International Baccalaureate – 120 tariff points from your IB diploma, typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This is typically evidenced by an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no individual component (reading, writing, listening, or speaking) scoring below 5.5. 
  • Alternatively, the university accepts other recognised qualifications, such as a minimum of Grade 4/C in GCSE English Language, a Grade 5 or above in Standard Level English as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a Grade C or higher in A-level English Language or English Literature.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • 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 Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • 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.

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Economics and Management with a Foundation Year from the University of Kent can pursue various career paths, including:

  • Economist
  • Management Consultant
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Account Manager
  • Policy Analyst
  • Project Manager

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic year for international students in the BSc Economics and Management with a Foundation Year at the University of Kent is £19,300. Keep in mind that these fees are subject to change.

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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