Economics and Finance

Economics and finance together address some of the most consequential questions about how modern societies and markets function. Economics examines the forces that shape production, consumption, employment, prices, and the distribution of resources within and between countries, providing the theoretical and empirical framework for understanding economic systems at every scale. Finance focuses more specifically on the operations of financial markets, the pricing of assets and risk, the financial decisions of firms and households, and the functioning of banking and monetary systems.

Together they provide a comprehensive analytical toolkit for anyone seeking to understand or work within the financial and economic world.

At the University of Kent, this three-year, full-time BSc develops your ability to analyse the forces shaping economies and financial systems, examining how markets behave, how financial decisions affect businesses, governments, and society, and how economic and financial shocks propagate and are managed. You will study microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and corporate finance alongside the theoretical foundations of financial economics and applied work in areas such as investment, banking, and monetary policy. The typical entry tariff of 88 points reflects an accessible approach to admissions for a quantitatively demanding programme.

Economics and finance graduates are highly employable across a wide range of sectors. Financial services, banking, investment management, economic consultancy, and the civil service are all major employers. Many graduates pursue professional qualifications in finance, investment analysis, or accounting after graduation, or go on to postgraduate study in economics, finance, or financial economics to develop specialist expertise.

The analytical and quantitative skills that the degree develops are valued across a broad range of roles, including economic analyst, financial analyst, risk manager, and policy adviser, wherever data, models, and the ability to reason about market behaviour are essential professional assets.