Economics with a Foundation Year

University of Kent
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Accounting and financeEconomics

A-Level Entry

DDD

UCAS Points

72 points

About this course

Economics with a Foundation Year 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.

Your Future Our Economics graduates have excellent prospects, and we are committed to helping you achieve success.

Economists are in great demand in business, banking and finance, consultancy, the public sector, as well as in international institutions. Some of the top employers for Kent Economics graduates include:

  • Accenture

  • Barclays

  • Deloitte

  • Goldman Sachs

  • Government Economic Service

  • HMRC

  • HSBC

  • Institute for Economic Affairs

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS)

  • PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

  • Schroders

    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 DDD
    UCAS Tariff Points 72 points
    BTEC MMP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    4124 Finance officers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    3531 Brokers
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    3534 Financial accounts managers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Canterbury
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics