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Economics with a Foundation Year at University of Kent - UCAS

Course summary

Examine some of today's 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. 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. The Foundation Year offers students from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and age groups access to university education and prepares you for our BSc Economics (Hons) programme. Reasons to study Economics with a Foundation Year at Kent: • Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain direct entry to degree level study • Collaborate with inspiring lecturers who advise UK, European and international organisations • Access ongoing support through our employability team, regular workshops and alumni talks, as well as our dedicated academic adviser and peer mentoring scheme. • Shape your degree outside the classroom with our thriving student led societies. Kent Invest focusses 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.

Modules

Foundation Year Compulsory modules currently include: Economics for University Study Mathematics and Statistics for University Study Optional modules may include: Talking Cultures: Exploring Intercultural Awareness Competencies Introductory European and International Business for University Business Analysis for Foundation Studies Politics and International Relations for University Study Psychology for University Study Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Principles of Microeconomics Data Analysis for Economists Principles of Macroeconomics Mathematics for Economics- Mode A (with maths A level) Mathematics for Economics Mode B (for those without) Statistics for Economics Strategy and Games Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Macroeconomics I  Microeconomics I  Introductory Econometrics  Macroeconomics II  Microeconomics II  Optional modules may include: The Historical Origins of Economic Development Frontiers in Economic Thinking Behavioural Economics Mathematical Economics Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Applied Econometrics Optional modules may include: Econometric Methods Econometrics for Macro and Finance Financial Economics and Asset Pricing Monetary Economics Environmental Economics and Green Finance Economics Dissertation International Economics Economic Growth Games for Economics and Business Industrial Economics Development Economics Political Economy Public Economics Labour Economics Human & Social Sciences in the Classroom


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
L103
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £18600 Year 1
International £18600 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options. Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation. Full-time fees for 2024/25 for international students are £22,700 for laboratory programmes and £18,600 for non-laboratory programmes
Economics with a Foundation Year at University of Kent - UCAS