Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time including foundation year
- 26 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Canterbury campus
Course summary
Economics and Finance with a Foundation Year
If you're a logical and numerical thinker with a curiosity to explore connections between society and the business world, then this is the course for you.
By combining Finance with Economics, you will boost your career prospects and gain a unique perspective on decision-making in the financial sector. This is your opportunity to gain the skills you need to make a difference in the world around you.
Accountants and those in financial services are essential in any business. You will learn the detail-oriented world of accountancy and finance, and how people and groups make decisions in the context of a broader economic climate. Through theoretical and practical experience, you will learn key finance and accounting principles and acquire the skills to construct and use economic models.
Your future
Our graduates look to make their mark on the organisations they join, whether they are large multinational companies or small local firms in Kent.
Kent Business School students make their ambitions known, working at companies like:
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eNett
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Deloitte
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Goldman Sachs
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Government Economic Service
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Institute for Economic Affairs
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Office for National Statistics
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PwC
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!
Modules
Foundation Year
Compulsory modules currently include:
Statistics
Economics 1
Skills 1
Business 2
Economics 2
Skills 2
Year 1
Compulsory modules currently include:
Financial Accounting
Principles of Finance
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Mathematics for Economics Mode A
Mathematics for Economics Mode B
Statistics for Economics
Year 2
Compulsory modules currently include:
Financial Markets and Institutions
Corporate Finance
Macroeconomics I
Microeconomics for Finance and Management
Fixed Income Securities
Optional modules may include:
Mathematical Economics
The Historical Origins of Economic Development
Frontiers in Economic Thinking
Behavioural Economics
Year 3
Compulsory modules currently include:
Topics in Advanced Macroeconomics
Investments and Portfolio Management
Financial Economics and Asset Pricing
Optional modules may include:
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
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Canterbury campus
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years
Start dates
- 26 September 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LN16
- Institution code:
- K24
- Campus name:
- Canterbury campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- LN16
- Institution code:
- K24
- Campus name:
- Canterbury campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance.
Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff 72 points
A level DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMP
Access to HE Diploma
The University will not necessarily make conditional offers to all Access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis.
If we make you an offer, you will need to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
Scottish Higher
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 24 points
24 points in the IB Diploma or 72 UCAS Tariff points.
T Level
The University will consider applicants holding T Level qualifications in subjects which are closely aligned to the programme applied for; this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
English language requirements
Please visit our website for further information: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
All fees for 2025/26 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.
Sponsorship information
Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
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