School of Economics and Politics & International Relations

Economic insight, political vision.
your path to transforming society.

School of Economics and Politics & International Relations

It starts with you

Economics and Political Science

The School of Economics and Politics & International Relations at Kent is a dynamic community, passionate about understanding the forces that shape our world - from markets and policies to the decisions that drive progress and justice. Whether you’re analysing economic trends or engaging in political debate, we are dedicated to transforming knowledge into action. When you join Economics and Political Science at Kent, you bring your passion for change, and we provide the expertise, critical thinking, and global perspective you need to make a lasting impact.

91%

of our Economics students were positive about the learning resources for their course. (NSS 2024)

90%

of our Politics students were positive about academic support on their course. (NSS 2024)

90%

of our Economics students responded that they felt free to express their ideas, opinions and beliefs on their course. (NSS 2024)

100%

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), 100% of our Politics and International Studies research was classified as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ for environment.