Economics

Examine some of todays profound pressing issues - poverty and development, environmental protection, and financial and monetary crises. In an era of Big Data, new technologies, and artificial intelligence, you can discover the solutions to shape your world. <br/><br/>By analysing real-world events and studying the principles of economics, you will gain the skills and tools to make a difference in the world around you, and open doors to a variety of employment opportunities. Recent graduates have gone on to work for Deloitte, HMRC, Goldman Sachs, Barclays and more. <br/><br/>Gain expertise across the whole discipline or specialise in Econometrics or Financial Economics as you progress through your degree. Learn about how you can tailor your studies and your degree title in the Modules section.<br/><br/>Reasons to study Economics at Kent. <br/>• Collaborate with inspiring lecturers who advise UK, European and international organisations.<br/>• Apply your academic skills and gain invaluable experience by taking a Year in Industry.<br/>• Shape your degree outside the classroom with our thriving student-led societies. Kent Invest focuses on financial markets holding an annual trading competition. - The Economics Society explores issues of the moment through the lens of the discipline, culminating in an annual networking conference.<br/>• Access support through our employability team, regular workshops and alumni talks, as well as our dedicated academic adviser and peer mentoring scheme.<br/><br/>Think like an economist - develop the analytical skills to find solutions that will shape our world. Gain knowledge and understanding of crucial aspects of the subject, such as macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative economics. Choose to specialise in areas such as international finance, industrial and monetary economics, and the economics of money and banking. Our wide range of modules allows you to tailor your degree to support your particular career ambitions.