Economics and Econometrics BSc

Program Overview

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Economics and Econometrics BSc

Course Overview

On our BSc Economics and Econometrics, you’ll explore the cutting-edge statistical and mathematical models to test economic theories and analyse real-world data. You'll gain the skills to make accurate predictions about future trends and unlock valuable insights that can drive business decisions.

Tailor your studies to your career interests. Choose optional modules that allow you to specialise in areas such as advanced micro econometrics and time series analysis. You’ll study at the Granger Centre for Time Series Econometrics, named in honour of Professor Sir Clive Granger who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Sir Clive had a profound influence in the field of time series analysis over almost half a century, becoming one of the most prominent econometricians in the world.

Explore exciting career prospects in investment banking, actuarial science, mergers and acquisitions, stock and bond trading. Graduate with the skills essential for success in the modern economy.

Our graduates are highly sought after in a variety of sectors. These include finance, international banking, government, consulting and non-profit organisations.

Be a part of shaping our global future. Our successful alumni work at top organisations such as Accenture, Bloomberg, Deloitte, J.P. Morgan, Merrill Lynch, U.K. Treasury and the World Bank.

Entry Requirements

• A*AA including mathematics
• 36 points overall or 766 in 3 HL certificates
• IB score: 36 points overall or 766 in 3 HL certificates
• IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)

Fees

• £9,535 per year (UK undergraduate students)
• £24,300 per year (International students)

Duration

• 3 years full-time

Study Abroad

On this course, you can apply to study abroad at one of our partner institutions or at University of Nottingham China or University of Nottingham Malaysia.

Optional Placement Year

If your course does not have a compulsory placement, integrated year in industry or compulsory year abroad where there is already an opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of that experience, you may be able to apply to undertake an optional placement year.

Key Information

• Ranked 9th in the UK for economics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
• Top 40 worldwide and 5th in the UK for economics departments in the IDEAS RePEc ranking of economics departments
• 5th in the UK, with 99% of our research output ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
• Automatic year one membership of NEFS, the student-run society, which provides extensive training and networking opportunities
• Summer internship and placement opportunities through a competitive application process, which can lead to a graduate job offer
• Flexible course with a broad range of modules to choose from
• Study abroad opportunities at the university’s campuses in China or Malaysia or in locations such as Australia, Canada, and Japan

Indicative Modules

Year One

• Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Mathematical Economics and Econometrics
• The Politics of Economics and the Economics of Politicians
• Current Economic Issues
• Economic Integration I
• Economic Integration II
• Growth and Development in Long-Run Historical Perspective

Year Two

• Applied Econometrics I
• Applied Econometrics II
• Econometric Theory I
• Econometric Theory II
• Macroeconomic Theory
• Microeconomic Theory
• Development Economics
• Environmental and Resource Economics
• Experimental and Behavioural Economics
• Financial Economics
• Industrial Economics
• International Trade
• Labour Economics
• Monetary Economics
• Political Economy
• Public Sector Economics

Year Three

• Advanced Econometric Theory
• Dissertation in Economics
• Microeconometric Methods
• Advanced Development Economics
• Advanced Experimental and Behavioural Economics
• Advanced Financial Economics
• Advanced Industrial Economics
• Advanced International Trade I
• Advanced International Trade II
• Advanced Labour Economics
• Advanced Macroeconomics
• Advanced Mathematical Economics
• Advanced Microeconomics
• Advanced Monetary Economics
• Advanced Political Economy
• Advanced Public Economics
• Economic Policy Analysis I
• Economic Policy Analysis II
• International Money and Macroeconomics
• Numerical Methods in Economics

Teaching Methods

• Computer labs
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops

Assessment Methods

• Dissertation
• Essay
• Examinations
• Presentation
• Group presentation
• Group exercise

Careers Overview

Our economics graduates gain a range of specialist and transferable skills, including the ability to grasp complex economic concepts, both mathematical and philosophical. This will enable you to have a lucrative career in a wide variety of fields such as government, international agencies, private sector organisations or education.

A study from the Department for Education and Institute for Fiscal Studies has found that studying economics at university significantly increases the average earnings of graduates.

If you want more inspiration on where an economics degree can take you, listen to our Econverse Podcast. Current students interview inspirational guests from the University of Nottingham and beyond, to provide valuable insights into their life after graduation.

Graduate Destinations

Our graduates go into a wide variety of careers, including investment banking, accountancy, mergers and acquisitions, and stock and bond trading.

Recent graduates now work at organisations such as Accenture, Bloomberg, Deloitte, J.P. Morgan, Merrill Lynch, U.K. Treasury and the World Bank.

Job Prospects

• Average starting salary and career progression: 89.80% of undergraduates from the School of Economics secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £33,841.