Economics BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Economics 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 (NEFS). They offer networking opportunities, CV advice, and ad...
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.<br/><br/>From year one, we’ll support your career development. You’ll have automatic membership to the student-led Nottingham Economics and Finance Society (NEFS). They offer networking opportunities, CV advice, and additional training through their divisions.<br/><br/>We’re first in the Russell Group for the percentage of graduates in sustained employment or further study five years after graduation (LEO data 2021/22 tax year, published 2024). Our graduates are sought after by top employers, including EY, PwC, Deloitte, Civil Service and KPMG (Graduate Outcomes data, 2017/18-2021/22).<br/><br/>Our 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.<br/><br/>Explore economics further by listening to our student hosted Econverse Podcast.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/>• Top 10 in the UK for economics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study abroad opportunities at the university’s campuses in China or Malaysia or at partner universities in Australia or Canada<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our Faculty Placement Programme helps you gain experience during term-time<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Annual management, consulting and finance careers fair connects you with employers<br/><br/><br/><br/>- 5th in the UK, with 99% of our research output ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)<br/>
Course Information
1 option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L100
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36
34
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
BTEC's accepted in Business, Construction, ICT, Engineering or Science.
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*.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
Must be combined with Scottish Highers. GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,M1
GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.
Extended Project
Not Accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
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.
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.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
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.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £26,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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