University of Kent

Economics and Finance with a Year in Industry - BSc (Hons)

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

Do you want to understand the forces that shape the world’s economies and financial systems? Are you curious about how markets behave and how financial decisions can impact businesses, governments, and society? If so, our BSc Economics and Finance course is designed for you.

You’ll combine the study of economics and finance giving you the tools to analyse real-world challenges and shape the future through effective solutions. You’ll develop strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of how markets and financial systems operate, from corporate finance to global economic policy. Through this, you’ll learn to navigate data, construct models, and evaluate the impact of decisions on businesses, governments, and society.

Our focus is on ethical and sustainable decision-making, so you can launch a successful career making a meaningful difference. Through interactive lectures, workshops, and hands-on projects, you’ll gain practical skills to solve problems in a rapidly changing world. For those seeking professional experience, an optional Year in Industry offers an opportunity to apply your knowledge in the workplace and build your career network all before graduating.

Whether you’re aiming to work in financial analysis, economic consultancy, policymaking, or beyond, this course equips you with the expertise, confidence, and adaptability to thrive in a rapidly expanding field.

Key highlights

  • Combines economics and finance, from corporate finance to global economic policy
  • Year in Industry to apply knowledge and build a career network
  • Builds skills in analysing data and constructing economic models
  • Focus on ethical and sustainable decision-making
  • Taught through interactive lectures, workshops and hands-on projects

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Typical offer 112-128 UCAS points A level ABB Contextual offer: BBC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: ABB — Typical offer 112-128 UCAS points A level ABB Contextual offer: BBC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BBC — contextual offer
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC DDM Contextual offer: DMM Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • BTEC: DMM — contextual offer
  • UCAS tariff points: 128 — IB 128 tariff points - typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent View all requirements

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.

Careers this course leads to

  • Financial analyst
  • Economic consultant
  • Policy adviser
  • Economist
  • Investment analyst

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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