Program Overview

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Economics BSc

Course Overview

Economics is not just about money. It’s about the choices we make and the effects of those choices on people, businesses, and governments. Our BSc Economics course covers the fundamentals of economics – macroeconomics, microeconomics, statistics, and data analysis. As you progress, you get more choice such as financial, political, behavioural or development economics.

Why Choose This Course?

• Top 10 in the UK for economics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
• Study abroad opportunities at the university’s campuses in China or Malaysia or at partner universities in Australia or Canada
• Our Faculty Placement Programme**** helps you gain experience during term-time
• Annual management, consulting and finance careers fair connects you with employers
• 5th in the UK, with 99% of our research output ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

Key Information

• UCAS Code: L100
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Fees: £24,300 per year £9,535*

Course Structure

Year One

• Applied Economics and Data Analytics
• Foundations of Macroeconomics
• Foundations of Microeconomics
• Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Mathematical Economics and Statistics
• Quantitative Economics
• Current Economic Issues (optional)
• Introduction to Econometrics (optional)
• Introduction to International Economics (optional)

Year Two

• Applied Econometrics I
• Applied Econometrics II
• Macroeconomic Theory
• Microeconomic Theory
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Development Economics (optional)
• Econometric Theory I (optional)
• Econometric Theory II (optional)
• Environmental and Resource Economics (optional)
• Experimental and Behavioural Economics (optional)
• Financial Economics (optional)
• Industrial Economics (optional)
• International Trade (optional)
• Labour Economics (optional)
• Monetary Economics (optional)
• Political Economy (optional)
• Public Sector Economics (optional)

Year Three

• Dissertation A
• Advanced Development Economics (optional)
• Advanced Econometric Theory (optional)
• Advanced Economic History (optional)
• Advanced Experimental and Behavioural Economics (optional)
• Advanced Financial Economics (optional)
• Advanced Industrial Economics (optional)
• Advanced International Trade (optional)
• Advanced Labour Economics (optional)
• Advanced Macroeconomics (optional)
• Advanced Mathematical Economics (optional)
• Advanced Microeconomics (optional)
• Advanced Monetary Economics (optional)
• Advanced Political Economy (optional)
• Advanced Public Economics (optional)
• Dissertation B (optional)
• Numerical Methods in Economics (optional)

Teaching Methods

• Computer labs
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops

Assessment Methods

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

Careers Overview

Our graduates do well in their careers. You can see our statistics in the job prospects section below.

The top five graduate employers for the school based on full-time, high skilled employment* are:

• EY
• PwC
• Deloitte
• Civil Service
• KPMG

• HESA Graduate Outcomes, .

We also have a number of students who choose to do further study. This is around 15-17% of cohorts in recent years, based on the HESA Graduate Outcomes data.

Placements and Internships

The Faculty of Social Sciences runs an exclusive placements programme of term-time opportunities across all years of study. There are both paid and volunteer opportunities at local, national and even international level, across a wide range of organisations and businesses.

Management, Consulting and Finance Careers Fair

This annual fair invites top employers in a range of exciting management, consulting and finance fields, offering graduate roles and internship opportunities.

School Events

Between the School of Economics and Nottingham Economics and Finance Society (NEFS), we offer a dynamic programme packed with events that bridge the gap between theory and real-world practice.

Graduate Stories

Listen to graduates who shared with us what they enjoyed about their time at Nottingham and what jobs they are doing now.

Job Prospects

Average Starting Salary and Career Progression

94.3% of economics graduates were in sustained employment or further study five years after graduation, ranking Nottingham 1st in the Russell Group. These graduates earned a median salary of £55,800.*

• LEO data from 2021/22 tax year, published in 2024.

Careers Advice

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.

The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in , High Fliers Research).

Your Campus - University Park

University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.

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Course Data

• 65%say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• 75%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
• 92%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

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