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).
A Level: {'start': ['A*', 'A', 'A', None], 'end': ['A', 'A', 'A', None]} | 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. | Scottish Higher: {'start': ['A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'B', None], 'end': ['A', 'A', 'A', 'B', 'B', None]} | 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 | Access to HE Diploma | 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: AA | 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): {'start': ['D*D'], 'end': ['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 | 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: 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. | 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 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.
(no less than 6.0 in any element) As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
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