Economics and Politics

University of Kent

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsPolitics

Economics and Politics BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Kent, based in Canterbury, taught full-time over 3 years. 83% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £30,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB - CCC.

A-Level Entry

BBB - CCC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

96 - 120 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

82.99%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Economics and Politics
Are you interested in current affairs and politics? Do you want to know more about the important role different economies play in politics and international relations? Our Economics and Politics joint honours programme provides a thorough grounding in core political and economic concepts.

Gain the modern tools economists use to analyse real economic problems, and the tools used in politics to understand how ideas and political systems shape what citizens, businesses, and governments do. This degree gives you analytical, data, and communication skills, and a unique perspective on the way the world works.

This unique - and informed - perspective on the world is valuable not only to you, but to employers. The understanding of the context our world operates in gives you a head start in any career you are looking to jump into. More specifically, we give you the ideal skillset, knowledge and confidence to go into careers where you can make a real difference. Your future could be in banking, NGO's, government or the UN, but whatever you do, you'll be able to effect change in the places you want to see it.

This programme is also available with a Year in Industry, so you can get a taste of whatever industry you want to go into and boost your career prospects as part of your degree.

Your Future
Our Economics and Politics graduates have excellent prospects, and we are committed to helping you achieve success. Your combination of skills sets you up for a range of roles in areas such as: accountancy, banking and finance, journalism and government. Some of the top employers for our graduates include:

- Barclays

- Citibank

- Deloitte

- Goldman Sachs

- HMRC

- PwC

- UK government

- British Council

Location
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Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB - CCC
UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 120 points

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 Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Canterbury
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics, Politics
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000