Economics and Politics
University of KentCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics at University of Kent. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Economics and Politics Are you interested in current affairs and politics? Do you want to know more about the important role different economies play in politics and international relations? Our Economics and Politics joint honours programme provides a thorough grounding in core political and economic concepts. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,500 within three years, a 88% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB - CCC |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 - 26 points 30 points in the IB Diploma or 120 UCAS Tariff points. Including Maths |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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Scholarships available for eligible students
Key information Start September 2026 Location Canterbury Study mode 3 years full-time Fees (per year) UK: Please note that international fee-paying students who require a Student visa cannot undertake a part-time programme due to visa restrictions. arrow right Apply now to Kent You can make a direct application to Kent if you pay international tuition fees, live outside the UK or Ireland and do not have or intend to have a UCAS account or application. *Where fees are regulated (such as by
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Kent
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,500 | £30,000 | £36,500 |
| 3 years | £26,000 | £32,500 | £41,000 |
| 5 years | £33,000 | £42,500 | £55,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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