BSc Economics and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics and Accounting and Finance, combining the study of economic theory with accounting and finance principles. Core topics include financial analysis, accounting, mathematical modelling, statistics, policy analysis, data analysis, and human behaviour. Students may undertake an optional year in industry. The programme culminates in a research project on a contemporary accounting and finance topic.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 128 Tariff points from your IB Diploma, Typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 95 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 16%
What graduates do next
Based on about 50 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 73%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 25%
- London: 45%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 180 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Financial Accounting
- Principles of Finance
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Mathematics for Economics Mode A
- Mathematics for Economics Mode B
- Statistics for Economics
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Corporate Finance
- Macroeconomics I
- Microeconomics for Finance and Management
- Fixed Income Securities
- Mathematical Economics
- The Historical Origins of Economic Development
- Frontiers in Economic Thinking
- Behavioural Economics
- Topics in Advanced Macroeconomics
- Investments and Portfolio Management
- Financial Economics and Asset Pricing
- 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
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £41,500 after 3 years, £53,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £70,500. The £53,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at University of Kent do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Finance at University of Kent?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Finance at University of Kent?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Finance at University of Kent?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.