Economics with Econometrics BSc (Hons)

University of Kent

Address today's profound pressing issues – inequality, environmental protection, and financial and monetary crises. You will use mathematical and statistical models to make economic forecasts, discover the economic mechanisms that shape the world, and gain the key statistical skills needed to inform policymakers’ decisions.

Overview

Economics is everywhere - it's at the core of many societal and global issues. Gain the statistical and mathematical tools to connect economic theory to real-life data. Using both theoretical and applied tools, you will gain a unique perspective on today’s complex world and open doors to a variety of employment opportunities.

Reasons to study Economics with Econometrics at Kent

• Study in a supportive learning community ranked 22nd for student satisfaction in The Complete University Guide 2023.
• Increase your career prospects with a Year in Industry, gaining real-world experience. Recent graduates have gone on to work at Deloitte, PwC and Goldman Sachs.
• Collaborate with inspiring lecturers who advise UK, European and international organisations.
• Study in our new Kennedy building, home to our economics community, with excellent facilities.
• Shape your degree outside the classroom with our thriving student-led societies. Kent Invest focuses on financial markets holding an annual trading competition. The Economics Society explores issues of the moment through the lens of the discipline, culminating in an annual networking conference.
• Access support through our employability team, regular workshops and alumni talks, as well as our dedicated academic adviser and peer mentoring scheme.

What you'll learn

Think like an economist - gain analytics skills to find solutions that will shape our world. Develop knowledge and understanding of crucial aspects of the subject, such as macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative economics.

Our wide range of modules allows you to tailor your degree to support your particular career ambitions; for example, you can choose modules that prepare you for life as a professional economist. The additional skills you will gain in mathematical and statistical modelling will open up a broader range of employment opportunities.