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

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Economics is built on some simple, yet important, idea known as threshold concepts. These apply to decisions taken every day by individuals, firms and governments. Some of these decisions can have very important effects for all of us.This course provides a solid grounding in the threshold concepts underpinning economic analysis, using its distinctive perspectives to critically analyse business decision-masking. You will learn about the industry and regulatory contexts surrounding decisions in ...Read more

Economics is built on some simple, yet important, idea known as threshold concepts. These apply to decisions taken every day by individuals, firms and governments. Some of these decisions can have very important effects for all of us.This course provides a solid grounding in the threshold concepts underpinning economic analysis, using its distinctive perspectives to critically analyse business decision-masking. You will learn about the industry and regulatory contexts surrounding decisions in an international setting as well as develop crucial employment skills.This flexible course provides a solid grounding in the main elements of economic analysis, while emphasising their application to public and private organisations, as well as to question policy.Nottingham Business School enrols its economics students with The Society of Professional Economists (SPE). SPE is the leading organisation serving professional economists in the UK and has more than 600 members, drawn from all areas of the profession including finance and commerce, industry, government departments, private sector consultants, business schools and universities.This course can be studied over three years full-time or four years with a placement, and offers all students the opportunity to gain some industry experience or travel overseas to study abroad in one of our partner universities with our unique opportunities scheme.Nottingham Business School at NTU is EQUIS and AACSB accredited and ranked in the Top 20 in the UK for Economics according to the Guardian University Guide 2024. We enrol our economics students with The Society of Professional Economists (SPE). Additionally, we are one of only nine UK business schools recognised as a PRME Champion, and held up as an exemplar by the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME). NBS is also recognised by the Small Business Charter, as we play an effective role in supporting small businesses, local economies and student entrepreneurship.

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
Business Studies
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
88%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Business Studies graduate salary
£22,000
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
97%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£24,000
What students say
R
ruhan
14 Jan 25

The best aspects of Nottingham Trent University so far has been the lectures and seminars. From the brilliant content to the kind lecturers, it has been a great experience. I have..Read more

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George
02 Dec 24

Nottingham Trent University is constantly striving to improve the university experience for its students and I could see the progress and effort throughout my time here. The..Read more

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications.

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent).

DDM from a BTEC Extended Diploma

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Popular A-level subjects

Economics

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

Economics
76%
Mathematics
39%
Business Studies
36%
Geography
15%
History
13%
HESA
Business Studies

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

Business Studies
58%
Economics
24%
Psychology
17%
Geography
16%
History
15%
HESA

Latest reviews

Latest Economics reviews

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R
ruhan
14 Jan 25
Economics BSc (Hons)
The best aspects of Nottingham Trent University so far has been the lectures and seminars. From the brilliant content to the kind lecturers, it has been a great experience. I have...
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G
George
02 Dec 24
Economics BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University is constantly striving to improve the university experience for its students and I could see the progress and effort throughout my time here. The...
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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University 50 Shakespeare Street Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG1 4FQ United Kingdom
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