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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Nottingham Trent University
The BSc (Hons) Economics at Nottingham Trent University equips you with analytical, decision-making and data-driven skills needed to understand markets and influence economic futures. It’s ideal for students who are curious about how economies work—from firms and households to global trade—and who enjoy combining theory with real-life application.
Curriculum structure:
Year 1: You’ll begin with core modules such as Principles of Economics, Quantitative Methods for Economics and Markets and Business Environment, letting you shape a foundation in economics, maths and data analysis while exploring how businesses and economies interact.
Year 2: In your second year you’ll study modules like Microeconomics and Decision Making, Macroeconomics in the Global Economy and Economics in Practice, where you apply theories to real-world contexts, use the Business Lab’s live market data and work in teams on applied case studies.
Year 3:Study Abroad You may choose to study at one of their international partner institutions, where you can develop a global perspective, enhance language proficiency, and build independence and confidence.
Year 4: The final year includes advanced modules such as Contemporary Economic Policy, International Trade and Investment and your Dissertation/Independent Project. If you choose the placement route, you’ll spend 9–12 months in an industry role, bringing your learning into live business/finance environments.
On the BSc (Hons) Economics programme at Nottingham Trent University, you’ll gain real-world skills by working with live business data, industry providers and global markets within our fully-equipped trading facility. From your first year you’ll apply economic theory through simulations and placements, supported by specialist labs and mentors to build your profile before you graduate.
Here are the concrete hands-on experiences you can look forward to:
Access to the Business Lab equipped with Bloomberg terminals and double-screen workstations — giving you a simulated experience of working in the financial markets.
Up to 140 live consultancy challenges per year via Nottingham Business School, with around 450 undergraduate placements annually helping you gain industry experience.
Flexible “Unique Opportunities” in Year 2 — choose from a 16-18 week internship, study abroad, or an enterprise project collaborating with early-stage ventures.
Dedicated facilities including the Behavioural & Experimental Economics Laboratory, the Link Lounge and the Newton Building hub for business-lab students.
Graduates from the BSc (Hons) with Study Abroad Economics at Nottingham Trent University leave ready for roles such as economist, financial analyst, business analyst or policy advisor—with 91 % of Economics graduates entering work or further study within 15 months and average earnings of approximately £30,000 per annum early in their careers.
Here’s how the course supports your career development:
The university’s Employability & Careers service provides your “Employability Promise” from the first week, covering workshops, networking events, bespoke advice and help securing placements.
Economics students have worked with high-profile employers such as Oracle and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for paid placements and real-business experience.
The school holds triple-crown accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA) through the Nottingham Business School—this enhances the professional value of your degree and recognition by global employers.
Strong graduate outcomes: 94 % of Economics graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating; average pay around £29,500.
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualificationsIB- 28 PointsA- Level- BBC GCSE English grade C / 4 and Maths grade B / 5.India- a grade average of 50%+USA- High School Diploma with a 3.0 GPA:IELTS 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each component.*TOEFL iBT, including ‘Home Edition': Overall score of 81 with at least 18 Reading, 17 Listening, 20 Speaking, 17 WritingEconomistfinancial analystinvestment analystbusiness analystdata analysteconomic consultantpolicy analystmarket researcherrisk analystcredit analystfinancial plannermanagement consultantcivil servant (economic/policy roles)banking and finance associateresearch economist
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