Economics
Undergraduate guide
2017
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
Welcome to the
School of Economics
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Based in one of the UK’s leading
universities, Nottingham’s School
of Economics is among the
best in the country. We combine
excellence and innovation in
teaching with an international
reputation for high-quality
topical research.
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 4 Why study with us?
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 5Our courses
18How will I study?
19How do I apply?
20Careers and employability
22Student experience
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Imagine... helping us change
things for the better
Our courses combine all the core analytical
and quantitative techniques required by modern
economics graduates and are taught by academics
who are pushing forward the boundaries of the
subject. We’re committed to presenting our
students with a wide range of specialist and applied
options across all areas of the discipline and
are consistently ranked among the UK’s top ten
economics departments.*
Our graduates are highly sought after in the job
market and by studying with us, you’ll be following
in the footsteps of some truly exceptional alumni,
including Sir Clive Granger, who won a Nobel Prize
for his contribution to the econometric analysis of
time series data, and Sir Andrew Witty, current
CEO of GlaxoSmithKline.
Whatever your ambitions, our aim is to help you
achieve them here at Nottingham.
Professor Kevin Lee
Head of the School
of Economics
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The school attracts the very best students
from the UK and abroad and provides a
stimulating environment for learning.
Find out what you could achieve with the School of Economics at
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Our courses
Economics affects each and every one of us, regardless of where we live or what we do.
Concerned with how we use our resources, trade internationally, manage our economic
growth and thrive as a society, economists analyse a wide variety of issues. They
question the male/female pay gap; identify how government policies affect us; ask why
some countries grow faster than others; and examine the everyday choices we make.
Flexible study
We offer an unusually broad choice of modules,
including options from other disciplines, and a
flexible system which allows you to tailor your
degree to your interests and career aspirations. Our
courses enable you to develop a global perspective
of economics and there are also opportunities
to study abroad at the University’s campuses in
China and Malaysia or at partner institutions in
locations such as Australia, Canada and Japan.
As an undergraduate student, you will be assigned
a personal tutor who will help guide your studies
during your time at Nottingham.
TOP 10
university for
economics
in the UK.*
School of Economics
Our courses
Why study with us?
Studying economics
at Nottingham
UCAS code
Duration
A levels
IB
BA | BSc Economics
L100
3 years
A*AA-AAA^
38-36
BSc Economics and Econometrics
L140
3 years
A*AA-AAA^
38-36
BA | BSc Economics and International Economics
L160
3 years
A*AA-AAA
^
38-36
BA Economics with Chinese Studies
L1T1
3 years
A*AA-AAA^
38-36
BA Economics with French
L1R1
4 years
A*AA-AAA^
38-36
BA Economics with German
L1R2
4 years
A*AA-AAA
^
38-36
BA Economics with Hispanic Studies
L1R4
4 years
A*AA-AAA^
38-36
BA Economics with Russian
L1R7
4 years
A*AA-AAA
^
38-36
Single honours
High-quality research
Our academics are experts in their respective
fields and have considerable research and policy
experience. The research we conduct is incredibly
important to us and underpins everything we do.
It is recognised on an international scale and our
seven research centres are currently conducting
influential studies across the discipline and
impacting the decisions of policy makers
around the world.
Major/minor honours
* The Complete University Guide, 2017.
** BA/BSc Economics, National Student Survey, 2015.
*** Research Excellence Framework, 2014.
BA Economics and Philosophy
LV15
3 years
A*AA-AAA^
38-36
BSc Mathematics and Economics^^
GL11
3 years
A*AA/AAA
36
BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics
VLL5
3 years
A*AA-AAA
38-36
BA Politics and Economics^^
LL21
3 years
AAA
36
Joint honours
^
^
A*ABB-AABB for those taking four full A levels and completing them in the same year, excluding general studies.
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90%
6th
of economics
students found their
course intellectually
stimulating.**
for research power
among economics
departments in the
UK.***
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0 (including 7.0 in both reading and writing, and no less than 6.0 in speaking and listening),
except for BSc Mathematics and Economics, and BA Politics and Economics, which require IELTS 6.5
(no less than 6.0 in any element). For more information and a list of the alternative English language
requirements we accept, please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/alternativerequirements
Preparing to study in English
Students who require extra support to meet the English language requirements for their academic course
can attend a presessional course at the Centre for English Language Education (CELE) to prepare for their
future studies. Students who pass at the required level can progress directly to their academic programme
without needing to retake IELTS. For more information, please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele
Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £2,000 a year.
For details, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport
Our academics are specialists in new areas of
the subject, including behavioural economics.
For more information about our courses visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/economics
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
www.nottingham.ac.uk/enquire
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Our courses
Offering you the flexibility to tailor your
module choices to graduate with either a
BA or BSc, this three-year course equips
graduates with a wide range of techniques
and skills that are sought after by
employers. Macroeconomics, mathematics,
microeconomics and statistics form the
core of the degree, with a wide range of
additional modules available for you to
choose from, including options offered
by other schools across the University.
Typical modules for BA | BSc Economics (L100)
Year one
Providing you with a solid grounding in introductory
economic theory and mathematics/statistics, your
first year of study will focus on the relevance of
such methods to the study of economic questions
of cultural, political and social importance. You
will explore current issues and perspectives and
will typically take our year-long Writing Economics
module to ensure that your transition from school
or college to university study is smooth. We also
provide a dedicated module that focuses on
career skills and employability, including guidance
on preparing your CV, interview techniques and
applying for internships.
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Year two
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You will develop your analytical skills and
knowledge of the core disciplines of economics
and quantitative methods, as well as the major
sub-disciplines of economics. As in year one,
you will be able to choose either the econometrics
or quantitative economics pathway.
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Year two
Year three
Core
Core
Core
• Careers and Employability for
Economists
• Macroeconomic Theory
• Dissertation
• Microeconomic Theory
Plus 90 credits mostly from
a wide range of economics
modules.
• Introduction to
Macroeconomics
Either
• Introduction to
Microeconomics
• Econometrics I and II
or
• Writing Economics
• Quantitative Economics III
and IV
Either
or
Plus 30 credits of approved
economics modules and 20
credits to use either on further
economics modules or modules
from other schools.
• Quantitative Economics I and II
Optional
At least one of
Development Economics;
Environmental and Resource
Economics;
Experimental and Behavioural
Economics;
Financial Economics;
Industrial Economics;
International Trade;
Introduction to Political Economy;
Labour Economics;
Monetary Economics;
Public Sector Economics
• Introductory Econometrics
and
• Mathematical Economics
You can also apply to spend a semester of
your second year abroad, studying similar
modules at institutions in locations such as
Australia, China and Japan. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics/study-abroad
• Current Economic Issues
Year three
• Economic Perspectives
In your final year you will examine the major themes
in economics at an advanced level and build on
the topics covered in previous years. You will
select modules that interest you from a wide range
of specialist options that reflect our academics’
research expertise in both theoretical and applied
aspects of the discipline. Under the guidance
of your tutor, you’ll also undertake a year-long
dissertation on a topic of your choice and will
gain experience of the research process.
Coming to Nottingham to study economics was
one of the best decisions of my life. I’ve met so
many interesting people from around the globe and
certainly improved my career prospects. Even though
I’m an international student, I feel right at home
at Nottingham.
Ayesha Khan, BA Economics
Year one
• Growth and Development
in Long-Run Historical
Perspective
Plus 40 credits to use either on
further economics modules or
modules from any other school.
Optional
Current Economic Issues II;
Economic Integration I and II;
Economic Perspectives;
Growth and Development in
Long-Run Historical Perspective
Optional
Advanced Development
Economics;
Advanced Econometric Theory;
Advanced Environmental and
Resource Economics;
Advanced Experimental and
Behavioural Economics;
Advanced Financial Economics;
Advanced International Trade
Theory;
Advanced Labour Economics;
Advanced Macroeconomics;
Advanced Mathematical
Economics;
Advanced Microeconomics;
Advanced Monetary Economics;
Advanced Public Economics I;
Advanced Time Series
Econometrics; Health Economics;
Industrial Organisation;
International Money and
Macroeconomy;
International Trade Policy;
Numerical Methods;
Political Economy;
Topics in Econometrics
The modules we offer are inspired by the research interests of our staff. As a result modules may change due to
research developments or legislative changes, for example. The above list is an example of typical modules that we
offer, not a definitive list.
For more detailed course content visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/economics
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
Our courses
BA | BSc Economics
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Our courses
Following a similar structure to our
Economics BA | BSc, this course also
includes modules in econometrics,
providing a rigorous analysis of the
mathematical and statistical methods
used in economics. It has been designed
to provide you with the analytical
and discursive skills of a well-trained
economist with a focus on advanced
econometric analysis.
Typical modules for BSc Economics and Econometrics (L140)
In your first year, we work to provide you with a
solid grounding in introductory economic theory
and mathematics/statistics, with emphasis on
the relevance of such methods to the study of
economic questions of cultural, political and social
importance. This is achieved through a range of
modules that explore current economic issues and
perspectives as well as compulsory modules in
mathematical economics and econometrics.
Year two
Advancing your knowledge of micro and
macroeconomics, your second year core
modules also cover econometrics. You will focus
on econometric theory, establishing a thorough
knowledge of the matrix algebra of the general linear
regression model and the statistical properties of
time series data, models and forecasts.
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Year two
Year three
Core
Core
Core
• Careers and Employability for
Economists
• Econometrics I and II
• Macroeconomic Theory
• Advanced Time Series
Econometrics
• Introduction to
Macroeconomics
• Microeconomic Theory
• Dissertation
• Mathematical Economics
Plus 30 credits of approved
economics modules and 20
credits to use either on further
economics modules or modules
from other schools.
• Writing Economics
Optional
At least one of
Development Economics;
Environmental and Resource
Economics;
Experimental and Behavioural
Economics;
Financial Economics;
Industrial Economics;
International Trade;
Introduction to Political Economy;
Labour Economics;
Monetary Economics;
Public Sector Economics
• Introduction to
Microeconomics
Year one
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Year one
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You can also apply to spend a semester of your
second year abroad, studying similar modules
at institutions in locations such as Australia,
Canada, China and Japan. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics/study-abroad
• Introductory Econometrics
Year three
• Current Economic Issues
• Economic Perspectives
With core modules and a dissertation accounting
for half of your third year of study, you will
cover both theoretical and applied aspects of
econometrics at an advanced level. The compulsory
aspects of your final year provide a detailed
treatment of the models and techniques used in the
analysis of time series, panel and cross section data
(many of which were pioneered by 2003 Nobel
laureate and former Nottingham undergraduate,
Sir Clive Granger). You will also get the opportunity
to select additional modules from a wide range of
specialist options.
• Growth and Development
in Long-Run Historical
Perspective
Plus 40 credits to use either on
further economics modules or
modules from any other school.
Optional
Current Economic Issues II;
Economic Integration I and II;
Economic Perspectives;
Growth and Development in
Long-Run Historical Perspective
• Topics in Econometrics
Plus 60 credits mostly from
a wide range of economics
modules.
Optional
Advanced Development
Economics;
Advanced Environmental and
Resource Economics;
Advanced Experimental and
Behavioural Economics;
Advanced Financial Economics;
Advanced International Trade
Theory;
Advanced Labour Economics;
Advanced Macroeconomics;
Advanced Mathematical
Economics;
Advanced Microeconomics;
Advanced Monetary Economics;
Advanced Public Economics I;
Health Economics;
Industrial Organisation;
International Money and
Macroeconomy;
International Trade Policy;
Numerical Methods;
Political Economy
There are a multitude of opportunities available
including public lectures that are given by well‑known
advocates of the subject and which provide a
great insight into the practical world of economics.
Nottingham students graduate with key skills as well
as an enriched student experience.
The modules we offer are inspired by the research interests of our staff. As a result modules may change due to
research developments or legislative changes, for example. The above list is an example of typical modules that we
offer, not a definitive list.
Raghavi Naidu, BSc Economics
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For more detailed course content visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/economics
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
Our courses
BSc Economics and
Econometrics
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Our courses
Covering international trade and financial
economics, this course offers you either
a BA or a BSc qualification according to
your module choice. It provides you with
core training in economics, combined with
a special focus on aspects of international
economics. These include international
trade, development and monetary
economics – in which the school has
a worldwide reputation.
Typical modules for BA | BSc Economics and International Economics (L160)
Year one
In your first year, you will study the core of our
BA | BSc Economics course with additional
modules in the economics of integration, focusing
on the key principles and the largest customs union
in the world: the EU. If you have A level maths, you
may choose either econometrics or quantitative
economics and will take a year-long module in
Writing Economics to ensure that your transition
from school or college to university is smooth.
Year two
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This year will help develop your knowledge of the
theoretical framework for international trade and
money, including topics such as globalisation,
off‑shoring, monetary policy and the business
cycle. There is a choice of quantitative pathways
and those who wish to emphasise the international
dimension of their degree can apply to spend a
semester studying abroad.
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You will study similar modules at institutions
in locations such as Australia, Canada,
China, Malaysia and Japan. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics/study-abroad
Year two
Year three
Core
Core
Core
• Careers and Employability for
Economists
• International Trade
• Macroeconomic Theory
• Advanced International Trade
Theory
• Economic Integration I and II
• Microeconomic Theory
• Advanced Monetary Economics
• Introduction to
Macroeconomics
• Monetary Economics
• Dissertation
• Introduction to
Microeconomics
Either
• Econometrics I and II
• International Money and
Macroeconomics
• Writing Economics
or
Either
• Quantitative Economics III
and IV
• Introductory Econometrics
• Quantitative Economics I and II
Plus 10 credits of approved
economics modules and 20
credits to use either on further
economics modules or modules
from other schools.
At least one of
Optional
• Current Economic Issues
Experimental and Behavioural
Economics;
Development Economics;
Introduction to Political Economy;
Environmental and Resource
Economics;
Industrial Economics;
Financial Economics;
Public Sector Economics;
Labour Economics
and
• Mathematical Economics
or
Year three
Modules in international economics typically occupy
half of your final year. Pitched at an advanced
level, they cover a range of theoretical and applied
topics in monetary economics, international trade
and macroeconomics. Under the guidance of
your academic tutor, you will also undertake a
year-long dissertation on a topic of your choice.
Optional modules reflect the research specialisms
of academic staff and make up around one-third of
the final year. You can choose from those offered
by the School of Economics or elsewhere in
the University.
• Economic Perspectives
• Growth and Development
in Long-Run Historical
Perspective
Plus 20 credits to use either on
further economics modules or
modules from any other school.
Optional
Current Economic Issues II;
Economic Perspectives;
Growth and Development in
Long-Run Historical Perspective
“
I chose my degree because I was interested in all areas
of economics from my A level studies, and the course
at Nottingham allowed me the flexibility to study many
different areas. With some compulsory modules, and many
optional choices, the course is structured really well.
Josh Martin, BA Economics
Year one
”
• International Trade Policy
Plus 30 credits mostly from
a wide range of economics
modules.
Optional
Advanced Development
Economics;
Advanced Econometric Theory;
Advanced Environmental and
Resource Economics;
Advanced Experimental and
Behavioural Economics;
Advanced Financial Economics;
Advanced Labour Economics;
Advanced Macroeconomics;
Advanced Mathematical
Economics;
Advanced Microeconomics;
Advanced Public Economics I;
Advanced Time Series
Econometrics;
Health Economics;
Industrial Organisation;
Numerical Methods;
Political Economy;
Topics in Econometrics
The modules we offer are inspired by the research interests of our staff. As a result modules may change due to
research developments or legislative changes, for example. The above list is an example of typical modules that we
offer, not a definitive list.
For more detailed course content visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/economics
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
Our courses
BA | BSc Economics
and International Economics
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Typical modules for BA Economics with Chinese Studies (L1T1)
Year one
• Introduction to Contemporary
China
In your first year you will cover the foundations of
microeconomics and macroeconomics, and will
choose between econometrics or quantitative
economics, depending on your mathematical ability.
For the Chinese studies element of this course,
you will study full-year specialist modules in this
area as well as taking optional modules relating to
the history, politics, culture and literature of China.
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Year two
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Our courses
Combining economics with specialist
modules on contemporary China, this
course reflects the growing interest in and
importance of China in the global economy.
You will graduate with a thorough
knowledge of economic theory and how it
is applied to the real world, and will also
have the opportunity to learn Mandarin if
you wish. In order to experience Chinese
culture first-hand, you can also apply to
spend a semester of your second year at
the University’s China Campus.
During your second year, you will build on
your knowledge of microeconomics and
macroeconomics and strengthen your knowledge
of either econometrics or quantitative economics.
Two-thirds of this year will focus on economics,
and the remainder will develop your
language skills and your understanding
of contemporary China. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics/study-abroad
Year one
Year two
Year three
Core
Core
Core
• Business and Economy
of China
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Dissertation
• Principles of Microeconomics
Plus a selection of modules
from a wide range options,
including Mandarin.
• Current Economic Issues
and Perspectives
Either
• Foundations of
Macroeconomics
• Econometrics
or
Optional
• Foundations of
Microeconomics
• Quantitative Economics
Advanced Development
Economics;
Advanced Econometric Theory;
Advanced Environmental and
Resource Economics;
Advanced Experimental and
Behavioural Economics;
Advanced Financial Economics;
Advanced International Trade
Theory;
Advanced Labour Economics;
Advanced Macroeconomics;
Advanced Mathematical
Economics;
Advanced Microeconomics;
Advanced Monetary Economics;
Advanced Money and
Macroeconomy;
Advanced Public Economics I;
Advanced Time Series
Econometrics;
Health Economics;
Industrial Organisation;
International Trade Policy;
Numerical Methods;
Political Economy;
Topics in Econometrics
Either
• Mathematical Economics
and Econometrics
Year three
or
Your final year is made up of a wide selection of
optional modules on economics and contemporary
Chinese studies, including Mandarin. A minimum
of 60 credits are taken from the list of modules
available in economics, and the remainder from
Chinese studies modules, which includes a
dissertation in the discipline.
“
I enjoy the variety. When people think of
economics, they automatically think of finance, money,
that kind of thing. But recently I’ve been studying
health economics and I’m looking forward to studying
development economics in the next semester.
Kay Li, BA Economics with Chinese Studies
”
• Quantitative Economics
Plus optional modules taken
from other schools.
Optional
Current Economic Issues II;
Economics Integration I and II;
Economic Perspectives;
Growth and Development in
Long-Run Historical Perspective
Optional
Chinese Society;
Development Economics;
Environmental and Resource
Economics;
Experimental and Behavioural
Economics;
Financial Economics;
Industrial Economics;
International Trade;
Introduction to Political Economy;
Labour Economics;
Mandarin;
Monetary Economics;
Public Sector Economics
For information on Chinese
studies modules provided
by the School of Politics and
International Relations, see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/
ugstudy/politics
The modules we offer are inspired by the research interests of our staff and as a result may change for reasons of,
for example, research developments or legislative changes. The above list is an example of typical modules that we
offer, not a definitive list.
For more detailed course content visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/economics
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
Our courses
BA Economics with Chinese Studies
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Our courses
Covering the same core areas as our
BA Economics, these four-year courses
include the opportunity to expand your
horizons by spending a year abroad
improving your language skills. They
are designed to produce high-quality
economic analysts who are fluent in a
foreign language.
Typical modules for BA Economics with French (L1R1) | German (L1R2) | Hispanic
Studies (L1R4) | Russian (L1R7)
Year one
In your first year you will cover the foundations of
microeconomics and macroeconomics, and will
choose between econometrics or quantitative
economics, depending on your mathematical ability.
For the language element of this course, you will
study a full-year specialist module as well as taking
optional modules relating to the history, politics,
culture and literature of your chosen country.
Year two
During your second year, you will build on
your knowledge of microeconomics and
macroeconomics and strengthen your knowledge
of either econometrics or quantitative economics.
Two‑thirds of this year will focus on economics, and
the remainder will develop your understanding of
your chosen country as well as your language skills.
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Year three
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Year one
Year two
Year three
Core
Core
• Careers and Employability for
Economists
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Foundations of
Macroeconomics
• Full-year language module
Spent on a work placement
and/or at a university in a
country where teaching is in
your chosen language.
• Foundations of
Microeconomics
Either
Year four
• Econometrics I and II
• Dissertation
• Writing Economics
or
• Full-year language module
• Quantitative Economics III
and IV
Either
• Introductory Econometrics
Imagine... spending a year abroad
as part of your degree
and
• Mathematical Economics
or
Year four
• Principles of Microeconomics
Plus 10 credits of approved
economics modules and 20
credits from a range of modules
offered by the relevant language
department.
• Full-year language module
Plus a selection of modules from
a wide range of options offered
by the School of Economics
and the relevant language
department.
• Quantitative Economics I and II
For your final year you will return to Nottingham,
where your economics studies will focus on a
dissertation and some optional modules, while you
hone your newly fluent language skills in a final
language module and study your choice from a
list of optional modules.
At least one of
• Current Economic Issues
• Economic Perspectives
• Growth and Development
in Long-Run Historical
Perspective
You’ll spend your third year either on a work
placement and/or at a university in a country where
teaching is in your chosen language. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/year-abroad
Plus 20 credits from a range of
modules offered by the relevant
language department.
For information on modules provided by the relevant departments, see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/modernlanguages
“
My course was really flexible; we were given a
lot of scope to pick our modules and go down the
route we wanted to take. The lecturers are engaging
and they explain how the theory is pertinent to the
real world.
”
Sham Teli, BA Economics with Hispanic Studies
The modules we offer are inspired by the research interests of our staff. As a result modules may change due to
research developments or legislative changes, for example. The above list is an example of typical modules that we
offer, not a definitive list.
For more detailed course content visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/economics
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
Our courses
BA Economics with French | German |
Hispanic Studies | Russian
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Taught jointly by the School of Economics
and the Department of Philosophy,
this course equips graduates with
a unique blend of knowledge. Both
economics and philosophy look at the
fundamental aspects of human society
and this combination allows for a deeper
understanding of how societies work.
Taught by the School of Economics,
the School of Politics and International
Relations and the Department of
Philosophy, this course offers a holistic
approach to understanding the world
around us.
You will apply the complementary analytical
frameworks of philosophy, political science and
economics to gain a rich understanding of the
roots of, and solutions to, real world problems.
Year one
In economics, you will typically take Foundations of
Macroeconomics, Foundations of Microeconomics,
and a Writing Economics module to ensure that
your transition from school or college to university
is smooth. In philosophy, you will take modules
such as Appearance and Reality, Elementary Logic,
and Introduction to Ethics.
Imagine... combining two
distinct disciplines to develop
your understanding of the world
Year two
In economics, you will typically take Principles
of Macroeconomics and Principles of
Microeconomics, as well as optional modules. In
philosophy, you will be able to choose from a wide
range of modules, typically including Contemporary
Metaethics, The Nature of Meaning, and Social
Philosophy.
You can also apply to spend a semester of
your second year abroad, studying similar
modules at the University’s campuses in China
and Malaysia, or at institutions in locations
such as Australia and Canada. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics/study-abroad
Year three
In your final year you will select modules from a
variety of specialist subjects offered by the two
departments – 60 credits from economics and
60 credits from philosophy, with the possibility
of a dissertation in philosophy.
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Martynas Isciukas, BA Economics
For more detailed course content visit
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www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/economics
Combining three core disciplines of social science,
it is probably no coincidence that many world
leaders – the UK’s current Prime Minister, David
Cameron, among them – have studied philosophy,
politics and economics.
On this course, you will spend one-third of your
time studying modules in each discipline, and can
also apply to spend a semester of your second
year abroad, studying at institutions in locations
such as Australia and Canada. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics/study-abroad
Typical modules for BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (VLL5)
Year one
Year two
Year three
Core
Core
Economics
Economics
Careers and Employability for
Economists;
Foundations of Macroeconomics;
Foundations of Microeconomics;
Quantitative Economics I and II;
Writing Economics
Principles of Macroeconomics;
Principles of Microeconomics
You will be able to take 40
credits of economics, politics
and philosophy modules or 60
credits of modules from any two
of the three areas.
Plus two from
Optional
Philosophy
Elementary Logic;
Introduction to Ethics; Reasoning
and Argument;
Either Appearance and Reality
or Self, Mind and Body
Politics
I am following in the footsteps of my brother, Rokas,
who also studied with the School of Economics. One of
the main reasons why we chose Nottingham is because
it provides high-end education, and you can spend a
semester in either China or Malaysia. I loved the global
University of Nottingham even before I came here!
Our courses
BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Introduction to Comparative
Politics
Plus one optional politics
module.
Philosophy
Being, Becoming and Reality;
Freedom and Obligation;
Knowledge and Justification;
Mind and Consciousness;
The Nature of Meaning; Normative
Ethics; Social Philosophy; Special
Topic in the History of Philosophy
Politics
Approaches to Political Studies;
British Party Politics;
Civilisation and Barbarism;
Democracy and its Critics;
Global Security; The Government
and Politics of the USA;
IPE and Global Development;
Social and Global Justice
Economics
Advanced Development
Economics;
Advanced Environmental and
Resource Economics; Advanced
Experimental and Behavioural
Economics;
Advanced Macroeconomics;
Advanced Microeconomics;
Advanced Monetary Economics;
Health Economics;
Industrial Organisation;
International Trade Policy
For information on modules provided by the Department of Philosophy and the School of Politics and International
Relations, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/philosophy and www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/politics
The modules we offer are inspired by the research interests of our staff and as a result may change for reasons of,
for example, research developments or legislative changes. The above list is an example of typical modules that we
offer, not a definitive list.
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
Our courses
BA Economics and Philosophy
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All applications for an undergraduate place
to study at The University of Nottingham,
including applications by international
students, must be made through the
Universities and Colleges Admissions
Service (UCAS). Applications should
be made online at www.ucas.com and
candidates will be notified of decisions
through UCAS using UCAS Track.
Your personal statement
You will be assigned a personal tutor who will help
guide you throughout your time at Nottingham.
What makes our degrees stand out from those at many other institutions is the flexibility
we provide – with the School of Economics you can tailor-make your own degree right
from year one.
Flexible study
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
All students must complete modules totalling
120 credits each year, with modules ranging from
10-20 credits each. All economics degrees have
the same core modules, and you can gain your
non‑compulsory credits through additional modules
from the School of Economics or from other schools
across the University. This means you can broaden
your knowledge and skills by, for example, learning
or extending your fluency in a foreign language.
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Teaching
The majority of teaching is delivered through
lectures, tutorials, seminars and computer
laboratory classes. You will usually have around 12
contact hours each week in year one, including
8–10 hours of lectures. Outside taught hours,
you will be expected to spend time reading and
researching for written assignments.
For more information about how you will study visit
Study and careers skills
Studying economics at university is different to sixth
form or college. We provide a compulsory module
in Writing Economics in your first year, which
provides useful information and advice on how to
get a head start at university. First year students
also take a compulsory careers skills module, which
aims to get you thinking about your future career
and offers valuable information on applying for
summer placements and internships.
How will I be assessed?
At the end of each semester you will be examined
on the modules you have taken. All modules have
some exam-based assessment (with the exception
of a dissertation in the third year) and some also
contain seminar or essay-based elements. The final
degree classification is based on marks gained for
the second and subsequent years of study.
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics/teaching-learning
This is the section of your UCAS form that tells
us most about you, and you should make the
best use of it. Be as specific and detailed as you
can – we would like to see that you are a student
who can work hard, be self-motivated and make
the best possible use of the opportunities that
our courses offer you. We would also like to
hear about any skills you have gained through
extracurricular activities.
Alternative qualifications
In this brochure you will find our A level entry
requirements but we accept a much broader range
of qualifications.
These include:
• Access to HE Diploma
• Advanced Diploma
• BTEC HND/HNC
• BTEC Extended Diploma
• Cambridge Pre-U
• International Baccalaureate
• Irish Leaving Certificate
• Scottish Advanced Highers
• Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma
This list is not exhaustive; we will consider applicants with
other qualifications on an individual basis. Please contact
us to discuss the suitability of your qualification.
Find out how to apply:
How do I apply?
How do I apply?
Flexible admissions policy
We recognise that some educational and personal
circumstances affect achievement. If we judge
that you have experienced circumstances that
have adversely affected your achievement, we will
consider them when assessing your academic
potential. Some courses may vary the offer as a
result. For the most up to date information about our
offers, please see the entry requirements section
of our course pages on our online prospectus.
For more information about this policy, please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying
Mature applicants
We encourage applications from mature applicants
who have a significant gap in education. You should
apply in the normal way through UCAS. More
information for mature students can be found at:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/mature
International applicants
The University’s International Office offers guidance
and advice on applying through UCAS. If you would
like to visit the University and are unable to attend
an open day, the International Office will be happy
to arrange a tailor-made visit for you. For further
information please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/
international
Deferred entry
Applicants who wish to defer their entry by a
year will not be at a disadvantage. Please tell us
something about your plans for your gap year in
your UCAS personal statement.
Equal opportunities policy
The University aims to create the conditions
whereby students and staff are treated solely on
the basis of their merits, abilities and potential,
regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality,
ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic
background, disability, religious or political beliefs,
trade union membership, family circumstances,
sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
How will I study?
How will I study?
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Recent destinations of graduates from our
school include:
• Barclays
• BlackRock
92%
of first-degree graduates in the School
of Economics who were available for
employment had secured work or further
study within six months of graduation.
£29,639
was the average starting salary, with the
highest being £52,000.**
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
An economics degree from Nottingham can
really give you a head start in your career.
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The growth of economic awareness has increased
the demand for economics graduates and a degree
from Nottingham can really give you a head start
in your career. With the School of Economics, you
will acquire a strong academic foundation and a
range of excellent economic and transferable skills,
such as the ability to study independently and
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
You will also have the capacity to grasp complicated
economic concepts, whether they are mathematical
or philosophical in nature.
Our graduates opt for a wide variety of careers,
including investment banking, accountancy, tax
consultancy, working in government offices,
auditing, derivatives trading, management
consultancy, mergers and acquisitions, and many
more. We recognise that graduates often need
more than just a great degree to make their CV
stand out from the crowd so we also work with
students to help them obtain internships and work
experience with top employers.
• Central Bank of Malaysia
• J. P. Morgan
• Unilever
The University’s Careers and
Employability Service
Our Careers and Employability Service has a
team dedicated to students within the Faculty of
Social Sciences. They will be on hand to offer you
specialist support and guidance throughout your
degree and for life after you graduate.
Whether you need help writing a CV, preparing
for an interview or exploring career ideas, you
can book one-to-one appointments or come
along to a workshop. Each term there is also
an exciting events schedule, bringing you faceto-face with employers offering real-life insight
into their professions. For more information, see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers
The Nottingham Advantage Award
The award-winning Nottingham Advantage Award
recognises and rewards your extracurricular
activities. With a choice of over 200 modules,
you can hone the key skills employers want. From
developing your leadership skills and learning a
language to public speaking and volunteering,
you will leave university with demonstrable
experience that sets you apart from other
graduates. For further information, please visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/advantage
Postgraduate opportunities
Each year a number of our graduates enjoy their
degree so much that they take further courses of
study or research posts. Opportunities for further
study within the school include taught postgraduate
courses in applied, behavioural and financial
economics, econometrics, and policy analysis.
For more information, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/
pgstudy/economics/taught
“The University completely and wildly surpassed my expectations.
I thought the campus was beautiful and I knew I was going to love it.
I have real affection for Nottingham because it changed my life; it was
the place where I discovered what I wanted to do and it gave me the
skills to achieve the goals that I’d set myself.”
Jeff Randall, journalist and School of Economics alumnus
Find out where Nottingham could take you and network with our graduates on LinkedIn.
* The Graduate Market in 2013–2016, High Fliers Research.
** Known destinations of full-time home and EU first-degree graduates, 2013/14.
Find out more about the Careers and Employability Service:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers
Careers and employability
The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the
most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers.*
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
Careers and employability
Imagine... landing your
dream career
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Learn a language
The University’s Language Centre gives you
the opportunity to study a language alongside
your course. All languages are offered from
beginners’ level with some going up to near
native competency. The inter-faculty languages
programme offers credited modules, which are
free for students if taken as part of your credit
allocation (check with your course tutor before
you enrol). There are also evening classes that
are open to everyone (fee-paying). Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/languagecentre
There’s so much for you to get involved in and explore at the University and around
the city. Whether you’re interested in sports, learning a language or just having fun
with friends alongside studying, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Getting involved in your
Students’ Union
Your opportunity to study abroad
Music
Your new home from home
Your support network
We offer a range of study abroad opportunities
with the majority of students having the option to
live and study in another country as part of their
university career, either at a partner institution
or undertaking an overseas work placement.
Studying or working abroad is a fantastic
opportunity to broaden your horizons, experience
different cultures, and develop the key skills
that employers are looking for. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/studyabroad
As soon as you start with us, you are
automatically enrolled as a member of our
Students’ Union. There are hundreds of
activities to provide you with the perfect
opportunity to take up a new hobby or
pursue existing interests. Choose from over
300 student-run societies – including the
Economics and Finance Society. Find out
more: www.su.nottingham.ac.uk
Student experience
Student experience
Imagine... a world beyond
your studies
All student musicians at The University of
Nottingham are encouraged to get involved with
the vibrant musical life on campus. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/music/performance
Sports
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Exploring your new city
Nottingham city centre is just a 10-minute bus
ride away from University Park Campus, so you’re
always close to the action. For music lovers, you
can take your pick from the world-famous Rock City,
Motorpoint Arena or one of the smaller gig venues
for a more intimate live show. If you enjoy shopping,
there are independent boutiques and vintage
shops as well as high street names in our large
shopping centres. Nottingham is also a hotspot
for dining, with a mix of chain and independent
cafes, restaurants and delis on offer. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/nottinghamlife
At Nottingham we offer a wide range of room
types on and off campus, in both catered and
self-catered accommodation. From standard
single rooms with shared bathrooms to large
en-suite studios, whatever your budget and
preferences, there should be a room to suit you.
For a breakdown of pricing and to find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation
Throughout your university journey there will be
numerous people on hand to support and advise
you, including tutors and dedicated staff. We
have Student Service Centres on all three of our
UK campuses, which provide a range of support,
information and specialist services. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices
* British Universities and Colleges Sport Standings, 2015-16.
Find out more about Nottingham life:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/nottinghamlife
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
The University of Nottingham is one of the UK’s
leading universities for sport and is currently ranked
4th in the university sport rankings*. We have
one of the biggest portfolios of sports facilities in
the country including the brand new £40m David
Ross Sports Village. We also have a rich heritage
of supporting Olympic medallists and therefore
whether you are an elite athlete or simply looking to
enjoy sport as a hobby, we can cater for your needs.
Find out more: www.nottingham.ac.uk/sport
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You could change the way we think.
You could help us change things for
the better.
Be all that you can imagine.
And more.
It’s #MeantToBe
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© The University of Nottingham 2016. All rights reserved.
Printed June 2016.
This brochure has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that
the information contained in this brochure is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content)
are likely to occur given the interval between publication and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to
check our website for any updates before you apply for the course by following www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy. Where
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