Examine some of today's profound issues, from poverty to environmental protection, financial and monetary crises. Develop the skills to analyse and discuss these crucial areas in an era of Big Data, new technologies and artificial intelligence, discovering the solutions to shape our world.Immerse yourself in this exciting topic, joining our international community of staff and students. Learn from lecturers who advise UK and International organisations, expanding your global perspective and providing you with the tools to make a difference.Shape your degree outside the classroom with our thriving student led societies. Kent Invest focusses 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.Choose to study Economics with a Year in Industry at Kent because:· you’ll satisfy your curiosity at a top 20 subject in The Guardian University Guide 2022· you’ll study in a supportive learning community, ranked 5th for student satisfaction in The Complete University Guide 2022· you’ll learn from inspiring lecturers who advise UK, European and international organisations· you’ll gain ongoing support through our employability team, regular workshops and alumni talks, as well as our dedicated academic adviser and peer mentoring scheme.· you’ll study in our new Kennedy building, home to our economics community, with excellent facilities, ideal for teaching analytic tools.

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