Economics with Business BSc (Hons)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Nottingham Trent University

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Economics with Business at Nottingham Trent University combines core economic theory with practical business insight to analyse how firms, markets, and economies operate. It suits students who want a career-focused economics degree with strong application to management, finance, and policy contexts.

Curriculum structure

Year 1:
Students build foundations through modules such as Principles of Economics, Business Environment, and Quantitative Methods for Business. This year introduces economic reasoning, market behaviour, and the numerical skills needed for business analysis.

Year 2:
The programme advances to Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, and Business Strategy. Students learn formal economic modelling and apply theory to organisational decision-making and competitive markets.

Final Year:
Final-year study includes advanced options such as Applied Economics, International Economics, and Strategic Management. The focus is on independent analysis, critical evaluation, and applying economics to complex business and global challenges.

Focus areas :
Microeconomics; macroeconomics; business economics; quantitative methods; strategy; international economics.

Learning outcomes:
Ability to analyse economic and business problems using theory and data; apply quantitative tools; evaluate strategy and policy; conduct independent analysis; communicate economic insights clearly.

Professional alignment (accreditation):
Aligned with careers in business analysis, management, finance, consultancy, public policy, and further postgraduate study.

Reputation (employability rankings):
Nottingham Trent University is recognised for strong employability outcomes and industry-focused teaching, with business and economics programmes performing well in UK graduate employment measures.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

On the Economics with Business BSc (Hons) 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.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from the Economics with Business BSc (Hons) 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.

Additional Information & Requirements

GCSE English at grade C / 4 and GCSE Maths at grade B / 5.

For international applicants, meeting country-specific equivalencies and English language requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent) is required.

Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

A level- BBC

IB- An overall score of 28-30 points typically converts to approximately 112-120 UCAS points.

USA- High School Diploma with a 3.0 GPA:

India- If you have achieved a grade average of 65% made from four relevant subjects (native language excluded), you could study a first year entry Bachelors degrees.

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