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
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L103
- Institution code:
- K24
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
A level - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
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
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ