Economics BSc (Hons)
University of Nottingham
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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University Park Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Embark on a fulfilling career path with our BSc Economics degree. Youll dive into macroeconomics, microeconomics, mathematics, and statistics. Youll gain all the core analytical and quantitative techniques required by economics graduates.Understanding why we do what we do is key to the economists role. This knowledge can inform policy in areas as diverse as education, the environment, commerce, transport, globalisation and health. Youll be well-equipped to tackle real-world economic problems ...Read more

Embark on a fulfilling career path with our BSc Economics degree. You'll dive into macroeconomics, microeconomics, mathematics, and statistics. You'll gain all the core analytical and quantitative techniques required by economics graduates.Understanding why we do what we do is key to the economist's role. This knowledge can inform policy in areas as diverse as education, the environment, commerce, transport, globalisation and health. You'll be well-equipped to tackle real-world economic problems and have a positive impact on society.You can tailor your studies to your career interests through optional modules that allow you to specialise in areas such as economic policy analysis, international trade, and behavioural economics. Graduate with the skills essential for success in the modern economy.Our degree opens up exciting career prospects. Work as an economist, analyst, researcher, policy advisor or within financial institutions. Unlock your potential and pave the way for a successful career in a highly qualified profession.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.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
Economics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 98 = 2% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
2%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
83%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£28,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
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30 Apr 23

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24 Feb 23

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

A*AA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,M1 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*DD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A Grades / Points required

Preferably including Mathematics.A*ABB for those taking four full A levels and completing them in the same year.GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.

Must be combined with Scottish Advanced Highers.GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.

Must be combined with Scottish Highers.GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.

Applications are assessed on an individual basis. Where an offer is made, our standard requirements are: Access to HE Diploma 42 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus three Level 3 credits at Merit.

GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.

Preferably including Higher Level Mathematics.We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 766 preferably including HL Maths

Must be combined with one A level grade A*. BTEC's in engineering or science do not need to be combined with A level maths. BTEC's in business, construction or ICT preferably combined with A level maths.

Must be combined with two A levels grades A*A (preferably combined with A level maths apart from BTEC's in engineering or science where an offer can be made without A level maths)

BTEC's in Business, Construction or ICT should preferably be combined with A level Maths. BTEC's in Engineering or Science do not need to be combined with A level Maths.

Must be combined with A-Level grades A*A, preferably including Mathematics.GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.

Popular A-level subjects

Economics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Economics
86%
Mathematics
86%
History
19%
Geography
17%
Chemistry
16%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£24,300 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£24,300 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£24300 Per year

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