Economics and Finance with a Year in Industry

University of Kent

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

Economics and Finance with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Kent, based in Canterbury, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £26,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is ABB - BBC.

A-Level Entry

ABB - BBC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

112 - 128 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Economics and Finance with a Year in Industry
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.

You take a year in industry following your second year of study, enabling you to apply your expertise in a work setting while earning a salary. You will graduate with the skills and confidence to become a qualified accountant or venture into other areas of the financial sector and valuable work experience on your CV.

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!

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades ABB - BBC
UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 128 points
BTEC DDM - DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Canterbury
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000