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Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year at University of Kent - UCAS

University of Kent

Degree level: Undergraduate

Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year

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2025 - 2026
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University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

18Jan
Find your future: Undergraduate Open Day
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Course summary

Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year If you're a logical and numerical thinker with a curiosity to explore connections between society and the business world, then this is the course for you. By combining Finance with Economics, you will boost your career prospects and gain a unique perspective on decision-making in the financial sector. This is your opportunity to gain the skills you need to make a difference in the world around you. Accountants and those in financial services are essential in any business. You will learn the detail-oriented world of accountancy and finance, and how people and groups make decisions in the context of a broader economic climate. Through theoretical and practical experience, you will learn key finance and accounting principles and acquire the skills to construct and use economic models. Your future Our graduates look to make their mark on the organisations they join, whether they are large multinational companies or small local firms in Kent. Kent Business School students make their ambitions known, working at companies like:

  • eNett
  • Deloitte
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Government Economic Service
  • Institute for Economic Affairs
  • Office for National Statistics
  • PwC
Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Modules

Foundation Year Compulsory modules currently include: Statistics Economics 1 Skills 1 Business 2 Economics 2 Skills 2 Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Financial Accounting Principles of Finance Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics Mathematics for Economics Mode A Mathematics for Economics Mode B Statistics for Economics Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Financial Markets and Institutions Corporate Finance Macroeconomics I Microeconomics for Finance and Management Fixed Income Securities Optional modules may include: Mathematical Economics The Historical Origins of Economic Development Frontiers in Economic Thinking Behavioural Economics Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Topics in Advanced Macroeconomics Investments and Portfolio Management Financial Economics and Asset Pricing Optional modules may include: Sustainable Finance and Reporting Taxation Advanced Management Accounting Research Project in Accounting and Finance Assurance and Auditing Monetary Economics Environmental Economics and Green Finance International Economics Economic Growth Games for Economics and Business Industrial Economics Development Economics Political Economy Public Economics Labour Economics

How to apply

29Jan

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:
LN16
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance. Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students

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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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

All fees for 2025/26 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.

Sponsorship information

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year at University of Kent - UCAS