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Undergraduate guide 2019
 Contents
Expert
academics
2nd in
who are pushing
the UK
Contents forward the for boosting
boundaries of graduate salaries
Why study with us? 4 The Economist British university
Our courses 5 the subject rankings 2017.

How will I study? 18

Careers and employability 20
How do I apply? 22
Experience it 23
Study skills Tailor-make
module to
ensure your your own
transition degree
to university right from
study is year one
smooth

There are lots of opportunities

on offer, including public lectures Get a global
which are given by well‑known
economics advocates. They provide perspective
a great insight into the practical by studying abroad
world of the discipline. as part of your degree
Raghavi Naidu, BSc Economics

4th in
the UK
Guidance
and advice 93.3%
of undergraduates from the School of
from your personal Economics secured work or further study
for economics tutor, peer mentor
The Guardian University Guide 2018. within six months of graduation
and dissertation
2 supervisor nottingham.ac.uk/business
Known destinations of full-time home undergraduates
who were available for work 2015/16.
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 Why study with us? Our courses

Studying economics Our courses

at Nottingham Degree title UCAS code Duration A levels IB
Single honours
Based in one of the UK’s leading BSc Economics L100 3 years A*AA^ 38
universities, the School of At a glance BSc Economics and Econometrics L140 3 years A*AA^^ 38
Economics combines excellence Flexible courses with an unusually broad BSc Economics and International Economics L160 3 years A*AA^ 38
and innovation in teaching with range of modules
Major/minor honours
an international reputation for Study abroad opportunities at the
BA Economics with French L1R1 4 years A*AA^ 38
high-quality topical research. University’s campuses in China or
Malaysia or in locations such as Australia, BA Economics with German L1R2 4 years A*AA^ 38
Economists analyse a wide variety of issues Canada and Japan
including how we use our resources, trade BA Economics with Hispanic Studies L1R4 4 years A*AA^ 38
Expert academics who are pushing
internationally, manage our economic growth forward the boundaries of the subject BA Economics with Russian L1R7 4 years A*AA^ 38
and thrive as a society. They question the gender
pay gap, identify how government policies Joint honours
affect us, ask why some countries grow faster BA Economics and Philosophy LV15 3 years A*AA^ 38
than others and examine our everyday choices.
BSc Mathematics and Economics^^^ GL11 3 years A*AA/AAA 36
At Nottingham, economists study a wide range
BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics VLL5 3 years A*AA^ 38
of issues, including economic development,
international trade, public policy, the BA Politics and Economics^^^ LL21 3 years AAA 36
environment, macroeconomics and
behavioural economics. Our courses combine all ^ A*ABB for those completing four full A levels in the same year; plus GCSE maths, 7 (A) or above, unless taking it at A level.
^^ Including maths; A*ABB for those completing four full A levels in the same year.
the core analytical and quantitative techniques ^^^ For information on this course, visit nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy
required by modern economics graduates
and are taught by academics who are pushing Foundation courses Academic English preparation
forward the boundaries of the subject. International applicants who are not eligible for If you require additional support to take your
direct entry to undergraduate study may be able language skills to the required level, you may
Our graduates are highly sought after in the job to apply for the Business, Law and Social Sciences be able to attend a presessional course at the
market. By studying with us, you will be following Foundation Certificate. This does not provide a Centre for English Language Education, which is
in the footsteps of some truly exceptional route to our modern languages courses. Find out accredited by the British Council for the teaching
alumni. Nottingham graduates include Sir Clive more at nottingham.ac.uk/foundationcourses of English in the UK.
Granger, who won a Nobel Prize for economic
sciences, and Sir Andrew Witty, former CEO of Students who successfully complete the
GlaxoSmithKline. English language requirements
presessional course to the required level can
IELTS 7.0 (no less than 7.0 in reading and writing,
Whatever your ambitions, our aim is to help progress onto their chosen degree course
and 6.0 in speaking and listening), except for
you achieve them here at Nottingham. without retaking IELTS or equivalent.
GL11 and LL21, which require IELTS 6.5 (no less
Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/cele
Professor Kevin Lee than 6.0 in any element). For details of other
Head of the School of Economics English language tests and qualifications we
accept, please see
nottingham.ac.uk/go/alternativerequirements

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 Our courses

BSc Economics Typical modules

Year one Year two Year three
Core Core Core
Offering you the flexibility to Year two ■■ Introduction to ■■ Macroeconomic Theory ■■ Dissertation
Macroeconomics ■■ Microeconomic Theory
tailor your module choices You will develop your analytical skills and
■■ Introduction to
Plus optional economics
knowledge of the core disciplines of economics modules covering advanced
to your interests, this course and quantitative methods, as well as the major Microeconomics Either
topics
■■ Econometric Theory I and II
provides a solid grounding in sub-disciplines of economics. As in year one, you ■■ Writing Economics
or
will be able to choose either the econometric ■■ Careers and Employability Optional
a wide range of techniques theory or quantitative economics (applied for Economists ■■ Applied Econometrics I ■■ Advanced Political Economy
and skills which employers are econometrics) pathway. and II ■■ Development Economics
One of:
looking for. Plus optional economics ■■ Econometric Theory
Year three ■■ Mathematical Economics
modules; some modules may ■■ Experimental and
and Econometrics
Macroeconomics, microeconomics, mathematics In your final year you will examine the major also be taken from other Behavioural Economics
and statistics form the core of the degree. We themes in economics at an advanced level and ■■ Mathematical Economics
schools, subject to approval ■■ Financial Economics
offer a wide range of optional modules covering build on the topics covered in previous years. and Statistical Methods
■■ Quantitative Economics Optional ■■ Industrial Organisation
a diverse set of economics topics. You may also You will select modules that interest you from a
wide range of specialist options that reflect our ■■ Development Economics ■■ International Money and
have the flexibility to select modules offered by
At least one from: Macroeconomy
other schools and departments across research expertise in theoretical and applied ■■ Environmental and Resource
aspects of the discipline. ■■ Current Economic Issues ■■ International Trade Policy
the University. Economics
■■ Economic Perspectives ■■ International Trade Theory
■■ Experimental and
Year one Under the guidance of your tutor, you will also
undertake a year-long dissertation on a topic
■■ Growth and Development Behavioural Economics ■■ Labour Economics
Providing you with a solid grounding in in Long-Run Historical ■■ Macroeconomics
of your choice and will gain experience of ■■ Financial Economics
introductory economic theory, mathematics Perspective
the research process. ■■ Industrial Economics ■■ Mathematical Economics
and statistics, your first year of study will focus Plus further optional economics ■■ Microeconomics
■■ International Trade
on the relevance of such methods to the study
of economic questions of cultural, political and
Study abroad modules or modules from ■■ Labour Economics ■■ Monetary Economics
You can apply to spend a semester of your any other school, subject to ■■ Numerical Methods
social importance. ■■ Monetary Economics
second year studying abroad at the University’s approval
■■ Political Economy ■■ Public Economics
You will explore current issues and perspectives campuses in China or Malaysia, or at one of our Optional ■■ Time Series Econometrics
■■ Public Sector Economics
and will typically take our year-long study partner institutions in locations such as Australia,
■■ Current Economic Issues ■■ Topics in Econometrics
skills module to ensure that your transition to Canada and Japan. Find out more at
university study is smooth. We also provide nottingham.ac.uk/economics/study-abroad ■■ Economic Integration I and II
a dedicated careers module, which includes ■■ Economic Perspectives
guidance on preparing your CV, interview ■■ Growth and Development
techniques and applying for internships. in Long-Run Historical
Perspective

Modules may change, for example due to curriculum developments. The above list is a sample of typical modules that we offer,
not a definitive list. The most up to date information can be found on our website at nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/economics
 [ The best part of BSc Economics] is being able to tailor the
course to your interests. In first year, I took a module in Russian
history which I found really interesting. In second year, there are
a range of optional modules and the only compulsory third-year
module is the dissertation.
Matt Simpson,
BSc Economics
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 Our courses

BSc Economics Typical modules

Year one Year two Year three

and Econometrics Core

■■ Introduction to
Core
■■ Econometric Theory I and II
Core
■■ Advanced Econometric
Macroeconomics ■■ Macroeconomic Theory Theory
■■ Introduction to ■■ Microeconomic Theory ■■ Advanced Time Series
Following a similar structure Year two Microeconomics Econometrics
Plus optional economics
to BSc Economics, this course Advancing your knowledge of microeconomics ■■ Mathematical Economics
modules; some modules may
■■ Dissertation
and macroeconomics, your second-year core and Econometrics
also includes modules in modules also cover econometrics. You will focus also be taken from other Plus optional economics
■■ Writing Economics
econometrics, providing on econometric theory, establishing a thorough
■■ Careers and Employability
schools, subject to approval modules covering advanced
knowledge of the matrix algebra of the general topics
a rigorous analysis of linear regression model and the statistical
for Economists Optional
Optional
mathematical and properties of time series data, models At least one from:
■■ Development Economics
■■ Advanced Political Economy
■■ Environmental and Resource
statistical methods. and forecasts. ■■ Current Economic Issues
Economics ■■ Development Economics
■■ Economic Perspectives
It has been designed to provide you with the Year three ■■ Growth and Development
■■ Experimental and ■■ Experimental and
analytical and discursive skills of a With core modules and a dissertation Behavioural Economics Behavioural Economics
in Long-Run Historical
well-trained economist with a focus on accounting for half of your third year of study, ■■ Financial Economics ■■ Financial Economics
Perspective
advanced econometric analysis. you will cover both theoretical and applied ■■ Industrial Economics ■■ Industrial Organisation
aspects of econometrics at an advanced level. Plus further optional economics ■■ International Trade ■■ International Money and
Year one The core aspects of your final year provide a
modules or modules from ■■ Labour Economics Macroeconomy
In your first year, you will develop a solid any other school, subject to ■■ International Trade Policy
detailed treatment of the models and techniques ■■ Monetary Economics
grounding in introductory economic theory, approval
used in the analysis of time series, panel and ■■ Political Economy ■■ International Trade Theory
mathematics and statistics, with emphasis on cross section data. Many of these methods Optional ■■ Labour Economics
■■ Public Sector Economics
the relevance of such methods to the study of were pioneered by 2003 Nobel Laureate and ■■ Current Economic Issues ■■ Macroeconomics
economic questions of cultural, political and Nottingham alumnus, Sir Clive Granger. You will
social importance. This is achieved through a ■■ Economic Integration I and II ■■ Mathematical Economics
also have the opportunity to select additional ■■ Economic Perspectives ■■ Microeconomics
range of modules that explore current economic modules from a wide range of specialist options.
issues and perspectives as well as core modules ■■ Growth and Development ■■ Monetary Economics
in Long-Run Historical
in mathematical economics and econometrics. Study abroad Perspective
■■ Numerical Methods
You can apply to spend a semester of your ■■ Public Economics
second year studying abroad at the University’s ■■ Topics in Econometrics
campuses in China or Malaysia, or at one of our
partner institutions in locations such as Australia,
Canada and Japan. Find out more at Modules may change, for example due to curriculum developments. The above list is a sample of typical modules that we offer,
nottingham.ac.uk/economics/study-abroad not a definitive list. The most up to date information can be found on our website at nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/economics

 I really enjoyed economics during my A levels so I decided to study

it at university. It’s exciting how studying economics helps you to
understand the complex world around you.
Natia Bajelidze,
BSc Economics
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 Our courses

BSc Economics and Typical modules

Year one Year two Year three

International Economics Core

■■ Economic Integration I and II
Core
■■ International Trade
Core
■■ Advanced International
■■ Introduction to ■■ Macroeconomic Theory Trade Theory
Macroeconomics ■■ Microeconomic Theory ■■ Advanced Monetary
Following a similar structure Year two ■■ Introduction to ■■ Monetary Economics Economics
to BSc Economics, this course This year will help develop your knowledge Microeconomics ■■ Dissertation
of the theoretical framework for international Either
is particularly suitable if you trade and money, including topics such as
■■ Writing Economics
■■ Econometric Theory I and II
■■ International Money and
■■ Careers and Employability Macroeconomics
are interested in studying globalisation, off‑shoring, monetary policy
for Economists or ■■ International Trade Policy
and the business cycle. There is a choice of
international trade and quantitative pathways. One of:
■■ Applied Econometrics I
Plus optional economics
and II
international aspects of ■■ Mathematical Economics modules covering advanced
financial economics. Year three and Econometrics Plus optional economics topics
Modules in international economics typically ■■ Mathematical Economics modules; some modules may
also be taken from other Optional
It will provide you with core training in occupy half of your final year. Pitched at an and Statistical Methods
economics, combined with a special focus advanced level, they cover a range of theoretical schools, subject to approval ■■ Advanced Political Economy
■■ Quantitative Economics
on aspects of international economics. These and applied topics in monetary economics, ■■ Development Economics
Optional
include international trade, development and international trade and macroeconomics. At least one from: ■■ Econometric Theory
■■ Development Economics
monetary economics, in which the school has a ■■ Current Economic Issues ■■ Experimental and
Under the guidance of your academic tutor, you ■■ Environmental and Resource
worldwide reputation. ■■ Economic Perspectives Behavioural Economics
will also undertake a year-long dissertation on Economics
■■ Growth and Development ■■ Financial Economics
Year one a topic of your choice. Optional modules reflect
the research specialisms of academic staff and in Long-Run Historical
■■ Experimental and
■■ Industrial Organisation
In your first year, you will study the core of Behavioural Economics
make up around one-third of this year. You can Perspective ■■ Labour Economics
BSc Economics with additional modules in the ■■ Financial Economics
choose from those offered by the School of Plus further optional economics ■■ Macroeconomics
economics of integration, focusing on the key ■■ Industrial Economics
Economics or elsewhere in the University. modules or modules from ■■ Mathematical Economics
principles and the largest customs union in the ■■ Labour Economics
any other school, subject to ■■ Microeconomics
world: the European Union. If you have A level
maths, you may choose either econometrics or
Study abroad approval
■■ Political Economy
■■ Numerical Methods
You can apply to spend a semester of your ■■ Public Sector Economics
quantitative economics and will take a year-long Optional ■■ Public Economics
second year studying abroad at the University’s
study skills module to ensure that your transition ■■ Time Series Econometrics
campuses in China or Malaysia, or at one of our ■■ Current Economic Issues
to university study is smooth. ■■ Topics in Econometrics
partner institutions in locations such as Australia, ■■ Economic Perspectives
Canada and Japan. Find out more at ■■ Growth and Development
nottingham.ac.uk/economics/study-abroad in Long-Run Historical
Perspective

Modules may change, for example due to curriculum developments. The above list is a sample of typical modules that we offer,
not a definitive list. The most up to date information can be found on our website at nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/economics
 I f you are considering economics as a degree, I would say go
for it, especially if you are uncertain about what career path
you want to follow. An economics degree gives you a vast
amount of opportunities and allows you to follow all sorts of
careers, in both the public and private sector.
Valeria Georgallidou,
BSc Economics
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 Our courses

BA Economics with Typical modules

Year one Year two Year three

French | German | Core

■■ French | German |
Core
■■ French | German |
Spent on a work placement
and/or at a university in a

Hispanic Studies | Russian Portuguese | Spanish |

Russian Language
■■ Foundations of Economics
Portuguese | Spanish |
Russian Language
■■ Principles of
country where teaching is in the
relevant language

■■ Writing Economics Macroeconomics Year four

■■ Careers and Employability ■■ Principles of Core
Covering the same core Year two for Economists Microeconomics
■■ Dissertation
areas as BSc Economics, these During your second year, you will build on
One from:
■■ Full-year language module
■■ French | German |
your knowledge of microeconomics and
courses help expand your macroeconomics and strengthen your ■■ Mathematical Economics Either Portuguese | Spanish |
Russian Language
horizons with a year abroad knowledge of either econometrics or applied and Econometrics ■■ Econometric Theory I and II
econometrics. Two‑thirds of this year will focus ■■ Mathematical Economics or Plus optional economics
improving your language skills. on economics, and the remainder will develop and Statistical Methods ■■ Applied Econometrics I modules covering advanced
They will help you become a high-quality economic your understanding of the relevant country as ■■ Quantitative Economics and II topics and modules offered
analyst who is fluent in a foreign language. The well as your language skills. by the Department of Modern
At least one from: Plus optional economics
language component represents around Languages and Cultures
one-third of the modules taken and includes Year three ■■ Current Economic Issues modules and modules offered
by the Department of Modern Optional
You will spend your third year studying abroad ■■ Economic Perspectives
language instruction (from beginners to advanced) Languages and Cultures ■■ Advanced Political Economy
and modules on the culture and society of the and/or on a work placement in France, Germany, ■■ Growth and Development
Portugal, Spain or Russia. You will get the in Long-Run Historical Optional ■■ Development Economics
relevant country.
opportunity to broaden your horizons and Perspective ■■ Development Economics ■■ Econometric Theory
enhance your employability by experiencing ■■ Experimental and
Year one another culture.
Plus modules offered by ■■ Environmental and Resource
Behavioural Economics
In your first year you will cover the foundations the Department of Modern Economics
You can choose to study similar modules to your Languages and Cultures ■■ Experimental and ■■ Financial Economics
of microeconomics and macroeconomics,
and will choose econometrics or quantitative counterparts back in Nottingham or expand your Behavioural Economics ■■ Industrial Organisation
economics, depending on your mathematical knowledge by taking other options. Teaching is ■■ Financial Economics ■■ International Trade Policy
ability. For the language element of this course, typically in the relevant language. Find out more ■■ Industrial Economics ■■ International Trade Theory
you will study a full-year module as well as at nottingham.ac.uk/economics/study-abroad ■■ International Trade ■■ Labour Economics
optional modules on the history, politics, culture ■■ Labour Economics ■■ Macroeconomics
and literature of the relevant country. Year four For information on ■■ Mathematical Economics
■■ Monetary Economics
For your final year you will return to Nottingham. modules provided ■■ Political Economy ■■ Microeconomics
Your economics studies will focus on a by the Department of
dissertation and some optional modules, while ■■ Public Sector Economics ■■ Monetary Economics
Modern Languages and ■■ Numerical Methods
you refine your newly fluent language skills in
Cultures, see
a final language module and study your choice ■■ Public Economics
nottingham.ac.uk/
from a list of optional modules. ■■ Time Series Econometrics
ugstudy/modernlanguages
■■ Topics in Econometrics

 M
 y course was really flexible; we were given a lot of
scope to pick our modules and go down the route we Modules may change, for example due to curriculum developments. The above list is a sample of typical modules that we offer,
wanted to take. The lecturers were engaging and not a definitive list. The most up to date information can be found on our website at nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/economics
explained how the theory is pertinent to the real world.
Sham Teli, BA Economics with Hispanic Studies
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 Our courses

BA Economics Typical modules

Year one Year two Year three

and Philosophy Core

Economics
Core
Economics
Optional
Economics
■■ Foundations of Economics ■■ Principles of Advanced modules such as:
■■ Writing Economics Macroeconomics ■■ Advanced Political Economy
Economics and philosophy Year three ■■ Careers and Employability ■■ Principles of ■■ Development Economics
look at fundamental aspects of In your final year, you will select modules from a for Economists Microeconomics ■■ Econometric Theory
variety of specialist subjects offered by the two
human society. Combining departments – 60 credits from economics and One from: Plus optional economics and ■■ Experimental and
Behavioural Economics
these subjects allows for a 60 credits from philosophy, with the possibility ■■ Mathematical Economics philosophy modules
of a dissertation in philosophy. ■■ Financial Economics
deeper understanding of how and Econometrics Optional
■■ Industrial Organisation
■■ Mathematical Economics
societies work. Study abroad and Statistical Methods
Economics
■■ International Money and
■■ Development Economics Macroeconomics
You can apply to spend a semester of your ■■ Quantitative Economics
Taught by the School of Economics and the second year studying abroad at the University’s ■■ Environmental and Resource
■■ Quantitative Methods ■■ International Trade Policy
Department of Philosophy, this course offers you campuses in China or Malaysia, or at one of our Economics
■■ International Trade Theory
the opportunity to develop a unique knowledge partner institutions in locations such as Australia At least one from: ■■ Experimental and
of two diverse, yet related, disciplines. ■■ Labour Economics
and Canada. Find out more at ■■ Current Economic Issues Behavioural Economics
■■ Macroeconomics
nottingham.ac.uk/economics/study-abroad ■■ Financial Economics
Year one ■■ Economic Perspectives
■■ Industrial Economics
■■ Mathematical Economics
In economics, you will typically study ■■ Growth and Development ■■ Microeconomics
in Long-Run Historical ■■ International Trade
macroeconomics and microeconomics, as ■■ Monetary Economics
well as a study skills module to ensure that Perspective ■■ Labour Economics
■■ Numerical Methods
your transition to university study is smooth. ■■ Monetary Economics
Philosophy ■■ Public Economics
In philosophy, you will take modules such as ■■ Political Economy
■■ Reasoning, Argument and ■■ Time Series Econometrics
Elementary Logic, and Self, Mind and Body. Logic ■■ Public Sector Economics
■■ Topics in Econometrics
■■ Mind, Knowledge and Ethics
Year two Philosophy
Philosophy
Second-year studies will build on your Plus optional philosophy ■■ Being, Becoming and Reality
■■ Advanced Logic
experience with core modules on economic modules ■■ Introduction to
Contemporary Metaethics ■■ Buddhist Philosophy
theory, as well as optional modules from
Optional ■■ Freedom and Obligation ■■ Communicating Philosophy
economics and philosophy.
Philosophy ■■ History of Philosophy ■■ Dissertation
■■ Metaphysics, Science and ■■ Knowledge and Justification ■■ Free Will and Action
Language ■■ Marx
■■ Mind and Consciousness
■■ Philosophy of Religions ■■ Personal Identity
■■ The Nature of Meaning
■■ Philosophy and the ■■ Philosophy of Criminal Law
■■ Normative Ethics
Contemporary World ■■ Philosophy of Science: From
■■ Philosophy of Art
■■ History of Philosophy: Positivism to Postmodernism
Ancient to Modern ■■ Social Philosophy
■■ Taking Utilitarianism
■■ Gender, Justice and Society Seriously

Modules may change, for example due to curriculum developments. The above list is a sample of typical modules that we offer,
not a definitive list. The most up to date information can be found on our website at nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/economics

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 Our courses

BA Philosophy, Politics Typical modules

Year one Year two Year three

and Economics Core

Economics
Core
Economics
You can take 40 credits of
modules from politics, philosophy
■■ Foundations of Economics ■■ Principles of and economics, or 60 credits
Macroeconomics of modules from any two of the
■■ Quantitative Methods
This course will equip you with Year one ■■ Writing Economics ■■ Principles of
disciplines
a unique understanding of the In your first year, you will take modules across
■■ Careers and Employability Microeconomics Optional
each discipline. Mathematics and statistics
world as well as the skills to modules will allow you to take a wide selection
for Economists Philosophy Economics
Advanced modules such as:
pursue a career in government, of economics modules in your subsequent years. Philosophy Two from:
■■ Development Economics
politics, charities, NGOs You will also take a year-long study skills module ■■ Reasoning, Argument and ■■ Ancient Greek Philosophy
■■ Experimental and
Logic ■■ Being, Becoming and Reality
and more. to ensure that the transition to university study
■■ Mind, Knowledge and Ethics ■■ Freedom and Obligation
Behavioural Economics
is smooth. There is also a careers module
■■ Macroeconomics
Taught by the School of Economics, which includes guidance on preparing your ■■ Mind and Consciousness
Politics ■■ Microeconomics
Department of Philosophy and School of Politics CV, interview techniques and applying for ■■ The Nature of Meaning
■■ Introduction to Comparative ■■ Monetary Economics
and International Relations, it offers a holistic internships. ■■ Normative Ethics
Politics ■■ Industrial Organisation
approach to understanding of the world ■■ Philosophy of Art
around us. Year two One from: ■■ Social Philosophy
■■ International Trade Policy
Second-year studies involve modules from ■■ Modern Political Theory
You will apply the complementary analytical Philosophy
across each discipline with more choice of ■■ Problems in Global Politics Politics
frameworks of philosophy, political science and optional modules. ■■ Advanced Logic
■■ British Political History Since Two from:
economics to gain a rich understanding of the ■■ Buddhist Philosophy
1945 ■■ Approaches to Politics and
roots of, and solutions to, real-world problems. Year three International Relations ■■ Communicating Philosophy
It is probably no coincidence that many world
In your final year, you can take either 40 credits ■■ British Party Politics ■■ Dissertation
leaders have studied philosophy, politics
of politics, philosophy and economics modules, ■■ Contentious Politics: The ■■ Free Will and Action
and economics.
or 60 credits of modules from any two of these Struggle for Democracy in ■■ Philosophy of Criminal Law
You will spend a third of your time studying disciplines. Greater China ■■ Taking Utilitarianism
modules in each discipline. The modules offered Seriously
■■ Crises and Controversies in
are tailored to the interdisciplinary nature of Study abroad European Politics
the course, binding the three elements into a You can apply to spend a semester of your Politics
coherent and rigorous programme of study. ■■ Global Security
second year studying abroad at the University’s ■■ Airpower and Modern
campuses in China or Malaysia, or at one of our ■■ How Voters Decide Warfare
partner institutions in locations such as Australia ■■ International Political ■■ Government and Politics in
and Canada. Find out more at Economy and Global the USA
nottingham.ac.uk/economics/study-abroad Development
■■ Ideas and Politics in
■■ International Politics in the Contemporary Britain
20th Century
■■ Immigration and Citizenship
 T
 his course allows you to study such a broad range of topics but ■■ Parliamentary Studies
lets you focus on the ones that interest you the most. Everything ■■ Politics and Drugs
you learn is so applicable to the real world. ■■ The War in Iraq
Reema Kotecha,
BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Modules may change, for example due to curriculum developments. The above list is a sample of typical modules that we offer,
not a definitive list. The most up to date information can be found on our website at nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/economics
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 How will I study?
Engaging study,
incredible results
What makes our courses stand
out is the flexibility we provide
– with the School of Economics
you can tailor-make your own
degree right from year one.
Flexible study
All our courses incorporate 120 credits of
modules each year, with core modules covering
macroeconomics, microeconomics and
quantitative methods. We offer a wide range
of optional modules covering a diverse set of
economics topics.
18 nottingham.ac.uk/economics/teaching-learning
You can also select modules offered by other
schools and departments across the University,
so you could broaden your knowledge and skills
by learning a language, for example.
The mathematical and statistical modules in
year one are available as either econometrics or
quantitative economics (applied econometrics).
The former is available only to those with A level
maths or equivalent, while the latter is available
to everyone. These pathways continue in the
second year, however you may switch from
econometrics to quantitative economics in
year two.
Teaching Our first-year employability module will also get
you thinking about your future career and offers
Most teaching is delivered through lectures,
valuable information on applying for summer
tutorials, seminars and computer laboratory
placements and internships.
classes. You will normally have around 8–10
hours of lectures and one or two tutorials each
week. Outside taught hours, you’ll be expected
How will I be assessed?
to spend time reading and researching for Each year is divided into two semesters, with
exams at the end of each semester, combined
written assignments. Independent study is a
with presentations and written coursework.
fundamental part of an economics education.
In year three, you will showcase your economics
Study and careers skills knowledge through a dissertation, with support
including one-to-one academic supervision.
Studying economics at university is different;
Your final degree classification is based on marks
that’s why we provide a core study skills
module in your first year, which provides useful
gained in your second and final year of study.
information and advice on how to get ahead.
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 Careers and employability

Outstanding
careers support
The growth of economic
awareness has increased the
demand for economics graduates.
At Nottingham you will acquire a range of
economic-specific and transferable skills, enabling
you to enter careers in government, international
agencies, private sector organisations and education.
93.3%
of undergraduates Amplify your potential
from the School of Whether you already have a plan or need some
Economics secured
inspiration, your Careers and Employability
Service is here to help.
work or further study
within six months Academic excellence and employability go
hand in hand at Nottingham. Your course, and
of graduation* the diverse student experiences we offer, will
enable you to develop the skills and professional
competencies required to thrive in the job
market of the future.
We will help you explore your options, so you
Our graduates opt for a wide variety of careers, feel confident making choices about what you

£29,568
was the average starting salary,
with the highest being £55,000*
including investment banking, accountancy, tax
consultancy, working in government offices,
auditing, derivatives trading, management
consultancy, mergers and acquisitions,
and many more. Many go into finance, banking,
business consultancy or accountancy.
want to achieve. Our team will support you
as you build your CV, search for jobs, prepare
applications, practise your interview technique,
and much more. If you would like to take a
year out in industry, you can add an optional
placement year to your course which will be
included on your degree certificate.

Recent graduate destinations:

■■ Citibank
■■ Deloitte
■■ Department for Education
■■ PwC
■■ Unilever
 I liked the balance between the
behavioural side of economics and the
more mathematical elements. Most
importantly, the teaching always
applied theories to real-world
examples, which is the best way
to study.
Guy Edgar, alumnus
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and Principal Consultant, Capita
Get the Advantage
The career-enhancing Nottingham Advantage
Award recognises and rewards your
extracurricular activities. With a choice of
over 200 modules, you can hone the key skills
employers are looking for.
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,
visit nottingham.ac.uk/careers/advantage
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who were available for work 2015/16. Salaries are calculated
based on the median of those in full-time paid employment
within the UK.
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Around one-third of our UK students
receive our means-tested core
bursary, worth up to £2,000 a year
(2018 entry figure; subject to change).

How to apply For details, see

nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport
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undergraduate study at In recognition of our applicants’ varied
experience and educational pathways, we
Nottingham, including employ a flexible admissions policy. If we judge

200+
applications by international that your situation has adversely affected your
students, must be made achievement, then we will consider this when
assessing your academic potential. Some
Accommodation 10 minutes
through UCAS. courses may make a slightly lower offer.
to suit every from the city for
For more information about this policy, see budget and music, food and student-led groups,
You can apply online at ucas.com and will be
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This is the section of your UCAS form that tells applicants who have a significant gap in
us most about you, and you should make the education. You should apply through UCAS.
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can – we would like to see that you are a student
who can work hard, be self-motivated and make International applicants
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our courses offer you. We would also like to and advice for international applicants. If you
hear about any skills you have gained through
extracurricular activities.
are unable to attend an open day, we can meet Student Service
you in your country at one of our overseas events
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Minimum entry requirements For further information please visit UK campuses
Unless otherwise stated in individual course
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Applicants who wish to defer their entry by a
Alternative qualifications year will not be at a disadvantage. Please tell us
nottingham.ac.uk/
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something about your plans for your gap year in
International Baccalaureate entry requirements your UCAS personal statement.
but we accept a much broader range of
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