Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)
University of Kent
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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**Economics and Finance**If youre 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. ...Read more


Economics and Finance

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 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!

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
82/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
38th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
Accounting
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
86%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Accounting graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Accounting graduate salary
£24,000
Economics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£26,000
Finance
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Finance graduate salary at this uni
£30,000
UK Finance graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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07 Feb 25

I’m happy I chose the university I did and overall I know if I never needed the support they would be able to help me..Read more

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Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 30 Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

32 points in the IB Diploma or 128 UCAS Tariff points.

The University will consider applicants holding T Level qualifications in subjects which are closely aligned to the programme applied for; this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Popular A-level subjects

Economics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Economics
82%
Mathematics
75%
History
19%
Business Studies
16%
Geography
13%
HESA
Finance

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
98%
Further Mathematics
39%
Physics
37%
Economics
36%
Chemistry
25%
HESA
Accounting

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
59%
Economics
42%
Business Studies
24%
Accounting & Finance
17%
Psychology
13%
HESA

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07 Feb 25
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

Established in 1965, the University of Kent has a proud track record of excellence in teaching and research and is ambitious to...

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Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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