Overview

Gain a range of quantitative and analytical skills, alongside a deeper comprehension of economics concepts. Recent MSc graduates have gone on to work for companies in the UK such as BNP Paribas, AXA, FactSet and PwC.

Reasons to study Economics at Kent

• Study in our new Kennedy building, home to our economics community, with excellent facilities, ideal for teaching analytic tools.
• Be part of one of a few courses in the UK to offer specialist training in advanced econometric methods and their application.
• Study in a multicultural environment and build yourself an international professional network for the future.
• Develop your ability to apply economic knowledge, analytical tools and skills to a range of national and international problems in the areas of finance, development, agriculture and the environment.
• Learn from inspiring lecturers who advise UK, European and international organisations.
• Access the excellent research facilities in The Templeman Library.

What you'll learn

Develop the skills and knowledge required for a lifelong career in Economics. Gain a deeper understanding of economic theory, econometric and quantitative techniques and policy applications, while choosing modules which interest you.

About the School of Economics

The School of Economics is dedicated to excellence in both teaching and research, as demonstrated by our results in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 and recent national student surveys. Our academic staff are active in research, and teaching and learning are informed by the School’s thriving research culture and strong cosmopolitan academic community.

We currently have 35 academic staff, with about 35-40 MSc and PhD students, which has the benefit of a good community for interaction between students but also means that each student receives a good deal of individual attention in classes and workshops. It also means that we are able to offer excellent facilities for research.

Our postgraduate student community is global with many of the students originating from outside the UK and Europe. There are also a number of different nationalities represented within the academic staff. You will be able to integrate into this multicultural environment and build yourself an international professional network for the future.