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Economics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Economics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Economics is not just about money. It’s about the choices we make and the effects of those choices on people, businesses, and governments. Our BSc Economics course covers the fundamentals of economics - macroeconomics, microeconomics, statistics, and data analysis. As you progress, you get more choice such as financial, political, behavioural or development economics.
From year one, we’ll support your career development. You’ll have automatic membership to the student-led [Nottingham Economics and Finance Society](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/ex...
Economics is not just about money. It’s about the choices we make and the effects of those choices on people, businesses, and governments. Our BSc Economics course covers the fundamentals of economics - macroeconomics, microeconomics, statistics, and data analysis. As you progress, you get more choice such as financial, political, behavioural or development economics.
From year one, we’ll support your career development. You’ll have automatic membership to the student-led [Nottingham Economics and Finance Society](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/social-sciences/experiencing-societies-as-an-economics-student.html) (NEFS). They offer networking opportunities, CV advice, and additional training through their divisions.
This course will give you the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to evaluate complex issues and prepare you for careers in finance, consulting, public policy, or further study. We have a strong reputation for graduate outcomes, with past students going on to work for top employers including EY, PwC, Deloitte, the Civil Service and KPMG.
Explore economics further by listening to our student hosted [The Econverse Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/5SRKZMmuT1ry75qGgJdlTg).
Why choose this course?
Course highlights
* Study abroad opportunities at the university’s campuses in China or Malaysia or at partner universities in Australia or Canada.
* Our [Faculty Placement Programme](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/social-sciences/study/placements/index.aspx "Placement opportunities") helps you gain experience during term time.
* You’ll access the annual management, consulting and finance careers fair, which connects you with top employers.
Proven results
* We’re top 10 in the UK for economics (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
* 90% of economics graduates were in sustained employment, further study or both five years after graduation (LEO data from 2022/23 tax year, published in 2025).
Course Information
1 option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A00-E60
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A*,A,A
A,A,A
The standard offer is A*AA, reduced to AAA if the applicant is taking A level Maths. A*ABB for those taking four full A levels and completing them in the same year, reduced to AABB if taking A level Maths. GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,B
A,A,A,B,B
Must be combined with Scottish Advanced Highers. AAABB if with Higher Maths. GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.
Access to HE Diploma
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.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Must be combined with Scottish Highers. GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
DD
Must be combined with one A level. BTEC's in Engineering or Science or combined with A level Maths will receive a reduced offer of Dist* Dist + A . BTEC's in Business, Construction or ICT will receive an offer of Dist Dist + A*.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36.0
34.0
The standard offer is 36, reduced to 34 if the applicant is taking Higher Level Maths. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 766, reduced to 666 if taking Higher Level Maths.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Must be combined with A-Level grades A*A, reduced to AA if taking A level Mathematics. GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC's accepted in Business, Construction, ICT, Engineering or Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be combined with two A levels. BTEC's in Engineering or Science or with A level Maths will receive an offer of Dist + AA. All other subjects will receive an offer of Dist + A*A.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| International, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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