Bachelor [Pharmacy MPharm] From University of Kent

Economics examines some of the profound issues in our life and times: economic growth and sustainable development, unemployment, inflation, poverty, emerging market economies, financial and monetary crises. You will also cover environmental and natural resource problems, international trade and aid to poor countries, currencies and the balance of payments, the impact of minimum wages and the problems of global economic change.

Studying Management develops your leadership skills in relation to decision making, problem solving, team working, negotiation and performance management. You also gain the skills and knowledge essential for managing key areas of organisations, including accounting, human resources, quantitative methods, marketing, strategy and operations.

You have the opportunity toÊspend a year working in industry between Stages 2 and 3. This greatly enhances your CV and gives you the opportunity to apply your academic skills in a practical context.

During your studies, you benefit from a research-led approach to teaching that provides a first-class academic experience, as well as building your personal skills and enhancing your career prospects. The cosmopolitan academic and student community creates an inspiring and challenging environment to study economics and management.

Independent rankings

Economics at Kent was ranked 16th inÊThe Guardian University Guide 2018. In the National Student Survey 2017, over 88% of final-year Economics students were satisfied with the overall quality of their course.

Business and Management Studies was ranked 20th overall (out of 121 institutions) inÊThe Complete University Guide 2018. Business, Management and Marketing was ranked 12th for course satisfaction inÊThe Guardian University Guide 2018.

In the National Student Survey 2017, over 89% of final-year Management Studies students were satisfied with the overall quality of their course.