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Economics
www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
Undergraduate Studies
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Contents
Welcome 03
Why The University of Nottingham? 04
Why Economics at Nottingham? 06
Careers 07
Course structures 08
Degree programmes 10
Student profiles 16
Applying for a place 22
Frequently asked questions 24
Visiting us 26
Contacting us 27
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Welcome from theNSE
Trent Building, University Park
We are delighted that you are interested in studying
Economics at Nottingham. The Nottingham School of
Economics (NSE) is one of Europe’s top Economics
departments, combining excellence and innovation in
teaching with an international reputation for rigorous and
topical research of the highest quality. The School attracts
the very best students from the UK and abroad, and aims to
provide a stimulating environment for learning, withoutlosing the friendly and informal atmosphere for which
Nottingham is renowned.
We offer broad programmes of study which
combine all of the core analytical and quantitative
techniques required by modern Economics
graduates. Our students have an opportunity to
choose from an unusually wide range of specialist
and applied areas of Economics, taught by staff
with strong external reputations and considerable
research and policy experience. An Economics
graduate from Nottingham is highly sought after
in the job market, and well-placed to progress to
graduate study.
Our research-led approach to teaching and
learning will make your experience at Nottingham
exciting and challenging, and provide the skills
required for a rewarding and successful career.
Whatever your long-term plans, we hope that this
brochure presents a helpful portrait about
Economics at Nottingham, and that your interest
is perhaps the start of a longer-term association
with us.
Professor Chris Milner
Head of School
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Why The Universityof Nottingham?
Students choose Nottingham for a whole
host of reasons. If it’s academic excellence
you’re looking for then Nottingham is the
place for you. Renowned internationally for
top-class teaching and groundbreaking
research, Nottingham is respected worldwide
and offers fantastic facilities to ensure you
make a success of your studies.
In independent teaching assessments, 39 of our
subjects have been rated excellent (with scores of
at least 22 out of 24), and our scores in the latest
Research Assessment Exercise put Nottingham
amongst the top universities in the UK for
carrying out research of international importance.
If you’re more interested in great career prospects,
then we can help with that too. Nottingham is
one of the top three UK universities most often
targeted by Britain’s leading graduate employers
and the employment record of our graduates is
one of the best in the country. We have strongand established links with businesses across the
UK and offer short courses to ensure you develop
vital transferable skills. For entrepreneurial
students we provide business start-up training to
help you gain the skills you need to set up your
own business after graduation.
We also encourage all our students to build a
broad range of skills that will appeal to employers.
We have an active Students’ Union which provides
an extensive range of student services.
If you want to broaden your horizons and
see the world, we offer great study abroad
opportunities. Nottingham is a global institution
with around 30,000 students from over 140
countries, and more than 270 partner
universities in 35 countries. As a result, nearly
every Nottingham undergraduate has the
opportunity to apply to spend time abroad
during their degree.
For a great social life and an exciting city,
Nottingham fits the bill again. Our campuses arebuzzing with life, with organised events, trips and
parties taking place throughout the year. Our
Students’ Union offers over 170 societies, and for
sports fans, our Athletics Union hosts over 75
clubs. Nottingham itself is a thriving cosmopolitan
city, rich with history and culture, and packed full
of bars, restaurants and nightclubs for you to
enjoy. With theatres, cinemas, comedy clubs and
a diverse mix of music venues, there is always
plenty to keep you entertained.
To help you settle in, we guarantee all
undergraduates a place in University-arranged
accommodation so your move will be simple and
stress-free. Your room will be on or close to
campus and you’ll be able to meet new people,
make new friends and enjoy university life. So
why not make your next step Nottingham?
Nottingham Castle
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The Cornerhouse, Nottingham city centre
“Nottingham is great for shopping, restaurants and
nightlife. There’s a lively and mixed social scene here
and it’s very student friendly.”
The Guardian University Guide 2008
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Why Economicsat Nottingham?
What is Economics?
Life is about choices. However, individuals, firms
and governments cannot have everything theywant; their desires are constrained by both time
and resources, and therefore they must choose
from a range of possible options.
Does an individual want more leisure time or a
higher income? Does a government want to spend
more money on hospitals or more on defence?
Does a firm cut prices or advertise more to
increase sales?
Economics studies the way in which these choices
are made, and can inform policy in areas as
diverse as education, the environment, commerce,
transport, globalisation and health.
The School
The Nottingham School of Economics is a large
and culturally diverse department, including:
• Over 50 full-time academic staff from the UK
and all over the world
• 130 masters students
• 800 undergraduates
• 80 PhD students
• 11 support staff.
The School is highly regarded and established asone of the best in the UK. It has a strong
commitment to teaching and research of the
highest quality.
• The School was awarded top marks by the
Quality Assurance Agency – 24 out of 24 – for
its teaching quality in the latest assessment
round.
• In the most recent (2008) Research Assessment
Exercise, the NSE was ranked third in the UK forthe quality and volume of its research.
• The School is consistently ranked in the top 10
in national rankings of Economics departments.
Ten things you should know
about the NSE:
• Admissions: AAA/AABB for UK and EU students
• At the cutting edge of contemporary economicthinking and analysis carrying out world-changing
research
• Top score for teaching quality in nationalassessment
• Ranked third in the UK for the quality and volumeof its research
• Globally renowned academics
• Flexible modular system allows freedom of study
• Study abroad opportunities
• Average starting salary for graduates: £25,500with the highest being £45,000
• One of the largest, liveliest and most welcomingSchools of Economics in the UK
• Nine degree courses available to suit allspecialisations
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Careers
Why study Economics?
If you’re unsure whether Economics is for you,
take a look at a host of information and advicenow available at www.whystudyeconomics.ac.uk.
It’s designed for prospective university entrants,
but there are pages directed at teachers too.
What careers are available
to Economics graduates?
An Economics degree from Nottingham really will
give you a head start in your career. Employers
rate our degrees highly and find that our
graduates have a strong academic foundation and
excellent transferable skills. Our graduates opt fora wide variety of careers, including investment
banking, accountancy, tax consultancy,
government offices, auditing, derivatives trading,
management consultancy, mergers and
acquisitions, and many more.
Average starting salaries
The average starting salary for graduates of the
Nottingham School of Economics in 2008 was
£25,500 with the highest being £45,000,
substantially higher than that of the graduates of
many other Schools both at Nottingham and in
other Universities.
Careers programme
The School works actively with the University’s
Centre for Career Development to help students
develop their skills for future employment and
ultimately find a good career. As part of this we
run a programme of employability skills sessions
and arrange presentations by employers and past
graduates.
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• Bank of England
• Barclays Capital
• Deloitte & Touche
• Ernst & Young
• Financial Services Authority
• Goldman Sachs
• Government Economic Service
• HM Treasury
• HSBC
• International Monetary Fund
• KPMG
• NHS
• PriceWaterhouseCoopers
• RBS
Employers who have recruited our graduates in recent years include:
Did you know?
Our building is named after Sir Clive Granger, a
recent Nobel Prize-winner and Nottingham
alumnus. Sir Clive was a professor at
Nottingham in Time Series Econometrics.
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Coursestructures
Course structure and assessment
Our courses are three years full time, with theexception of our Economics courses with a
language, which are four years with the third year
abroad. Each year is divided for academic
purposes into two semesters. At the end of each
semester you will be examined on the modules
you have taken. The first year exams are for
progression into the second year. The second year
exams make up 40% of the final degree, with the
remainder in the third year. Most modules have
some exam-based assessment, and some modules
also contain seminar or essay based elements.There is a written dissertation in the third year.
Courses and content –
design your own degree course!
All students must complete modules totalling 120
credits each year. Modules usually range from 10-
20 credits each. All Economics degrees have the
same core compulsory Economics modules, but for
single honours courses you will have plenty of
flexibility and choice. With your non-compulsory
credits you can either choose to do more modulesfrom the School of Economics, or you can select
modules from virtually any School in the
University. This means you can broaden your
knowledge and skills by, for example, learning or
extending your fluency in a foreign language.
In the final year, students normally take all their
credits in the School in modules reflectingspecialisms of the academic staff. Students select
10 modules from a list of around 25 available at
any one time in topics such as Advanced Time
Series Analysis, Labour Economics, Health
Economics, Experimental and Behavioural
Economics, to name a few.
How is the course taught?
Teaching is by lectures, tutorials and seminars.
You would normally have around 10 hours of
teaching each week. Outside taught hours, youwill be expected to spend time reading and
researching for written assignments. Independent
study is a fundamental part of an Economics
education.
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“The Economics courses are extremely flexible.
In years one and two you can choose modules
from outside the School, but because there are
so many Economics options I haven’t needed to.
You can focus on the areas that interest you most,
which is great.”
Claire Baker, BA Economics 2006-2009
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BA/BSc Honours in Economics(L100)This degree, which offers the greatest flexibility in terms
of the non-compulsory modules, leads to competency in
a wide range of techniques and skills much sought-afterby employers.
Course content
Year one
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Either: Quantitative Economics I and II
Or: Mathematical Economics and Introductory
Econometrics
At least one of:Economic Perspectives
Current Economic Issues I
Current Economic Issues II
Plus 40 free credits to use either on further Economics
modules or modules from any other School.
Year two
Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Theory
Career SkillsEither: Quantitative Economics III and IV
Or: Econometrics I and II
Plus 30 credits of approved Economics modules
Plus 20 free credits
Year three
Dissertation
100 credits from a list of level 3 Economics modules
BSc Honours in Economics andEconometrics (L140)This degree provides students with the analytical and
discursive skills of a well-trained economist with a focus
on advanced econometric analysis. Market research,management services and government economic and
statistical services are obvious fields of employment,
along with banking and other financial institutions.
Course content
Year one
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Mathematical Economics
Introductory EconometricsAt least one of:
Economic Perspectives
Current Economic Issues I
Current Economic Issues II
Plus 40 free credits to use either on further Economics
modules or modules from any other School.
Year two
Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic TheoryCareers Skills
Econometrics I and II
Plus 30 credits of approved Economics modules
Plus 20 free credits
Year three
Dissertation
Applied Econometric Theory
Advanced Time Series
Topics in Econometrics I and II
60 credits from a list of level 3 Economics modules
DegreeprogrammesThe following information is correct at the time
of going to print.
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BA/BSc Hons Economics andInternational Economics (L160)This degree provides students with a core training in
economics, combined with a special focus on a range of
aspects of international Economics, including
international trade, development and monetary
economics, in which the School has a world-wide
reputation.
Course content
Year one
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Economic Integration I and II
Either:
Quantitative Economics I and II
Or:
Mathematical Economics and Introductory Econometrics
At least one of:
Economic Perspectives
Current Economic Issues ICurrent Economic Issues II
Plus 20 free credits to use either on further Economics
modules or modules from any other School.
Year two
Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Theory
Careers Skills
International TradeMonetary Economics
Either:
Quantitative Economics III and IV
Or:
Econometrics I and II
Plus 10 credits of approved Economics modules
Plus 20 free credits
Year three
Economics of International Trade I and IIMonetary Economics I and II
Dissertation
60 credits from a list of level 3 Economics modules
BSc Hons Economics andPhilosophy (LV15)This joint honours degree offers students the opportunity
to develop their understanding of these two distinct, yet
related, disciplines. Teaching is split equally between the
two Schools, and students follow the core single honours
programmes in both. Employment opportunities for
graduates are varied: destinations include journalism,
teaching, management, mainstream Economics
professions and postgraduate study.
Course content
Year one
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Self, Mind and BodyMoral Philosophy
Reasoning and Argument
Elementary Logic
Locke: Appearance and Reality
Either:
Quantitative Economics I and II
Or:
Mathematical Economics and Introductory Econometrics
Year twoMicroeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Theory
Careers Skills
Meaning and Language
Reason and Knowledge
Plus 20 credits of approved Economics modules
Plus 40 credits of approved Philosophy modules
Year three
Dissertation
Remainder of credits from a list of level 3 Economics and
Philosophy modules
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“I chose to study Economics because
it develops very good analytical and
numerical skills. I knew these were
transferable and that it would be agood degree to have for my career.”
Colin Powrie, BSc Economics 2006-2009
BA Hons Economics withGerman (L1R2)The aim of this degree is to produce bilingual Economics
graduates. Around two thirds of the degree is Economics,
with one third related to German.
Course content
Year one
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
German Language I
Either:
Quantitative Economics I and II
Or:
Mathematical Economics and Introductory Econometrics
At least one of:
Economic Perspectives
Current Economic Issues ICurrent Economic Issues II
Plus 20 credits from the German department
Year two
Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Theory
Careers Skills
German language II
Either:
Quantitative Economics III and IVOr:
Econometrics I and II
Plus 10 credits of approved Economics modules
Plus 20 credits from the German department
Year three
Spent either at university in Göttingen, or on a work
placement anywhere in Germany or a German speaking
country.
Year fourDissertation
German Language III
60 credits from a list of level 3 Economics modules
20 credits from the German department
BA Hons Economics with
Hispanic Studies (L1R4)The aim of this degree is to produce bilingual Economics
graduates. Around two thirds of the degree is Economics,
with one third related to Hispanic Studies.
Course contentYear one
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Lengua Española I
Either:
Quantitative Economics I and II
Or:
Mathematical Economics and Introductory Econometrics
At least one of:
Economic Perspectives
Current Economic Issues ICurrent Economic Issues II
Plus 20 credits from the Hispanic Studies department
Year two
Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Theory
Careers Skills
Lengua Española II
Either:
Quantitative Economics III and IV
Or:
Econometrics I and II
Plus 10 credits of approved Economics modules
Plus 20 credits from the Hispanic Studies department
Year three
Spent either at university in Granada, or on a work
placement anywhere in Spain or a Spanish speaking
country. (Those taking modules in Portuguese can spend
part of their year in Portugal or a Portuguese speaking
country.)
Year four
Dissertation
Lengua Española III
60 credits from a list of level 3 Economics modules
20 credits from the Hispanic Studies department
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BA Hons Economics with Russian
(L1R7)The aim of this degree is to produce bilingual Economics
graduates. Around two thirds of the degree is Economics,
with one third related to Russian.
Course content
Year one
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Russian I (or intermediate Russian if A level Russian
achieved)
Either:
Quantitative Economics I and II
Or:
Mathematical Economics and Introductory Econometrics
One of:
Economic Perspectives
Current Economic Issues I
Current Economic Issues II
Year two
Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Theory
Careers Skills
Russian II (or other Russian modules if A level Russian
achieved)
Either:Quantitative Economics III and IV
Or:
Econometrics I and II
Plus 10 credits of approved Economics modules
Year three
Spent in Russia or a Russian speaking country, either at
university, at a language school or on a work placement.
Year fourDissertation
Advanced Russian plus 30 credits of Russian modules (or
other Russian modules if A level Russian achieved)
60 credits from a list of level 3 Economics modules
Study Abroad OpportunitiesThere are several exciting opportunities available
to you if you wish to spend one semester of your
second year studying similar Economics modules in
a university abroad. This forms part of your degree
and does not increase the length of your course.
You can apply to study in the following
institutions:
The University of Nottingham in Malaysia
The University of British Columbia, Vancouver,
Canada
The University of New South Wales in Sydney
The National University of Singapore
Applications are made during Year One and places
are allocated according to academic performance
in year one examinations.
“Spending five months in Vancouver
was a remarkable experience, not
only because I got to know a
different academic system and
approach to Economics, but also
because it was an opportunity to
actually live a different culture. I was
in a vital city that offers splendid
beaches and a lively downtown area,
with the world-renowned skiing
resort of Whistler only an hour’sdrive away.”
Emilija Kulikauskaite,
2006-2009 Economics
Vancouver, Photo by Thom Quine
Sydney Opera House, Photo by Matthew Field
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“I feel as though I matured a lot over the course of
the year abroad. The experience I gained from
working at a global financial institution (Morgan
Stanley) was invaluable. I was also thrilled that my
German language skills improved considerably and I
now feel extremely confident in the language.”
Scott Rubin, Economics with German 2006-2010
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Student profile
Richard PassInternational Economics
2008-2011
I chose Nottingham as it had the reputation for being one of the best Economics Schools in the UKand it also offered International Economics. The campus was the best I’d seen, with its green spacesand the lake. It suits me down to the ground.
The course offers lots of really interesting modules. This year, my second, I am taking developmentEconomics, which is something not many places offer in year two. The core modules you can get inmost universities, but it is the range of optional modules that really makes Nottingham stand out.
Nottingham has branched out internationally and has campuses in China and Malaysia. This gives thestudents great opportunities for exchanges, and I am spending the whole of next semester inMalaysia, studying the same modules as I would have done here, but surrounded by tropical jungle,
with Kuala Lumpur on the doorstep!
The lecturers and tutors here are always willing to help if you have any questions, but it is up to youto motivate yourself. There is plenty of time for a good work/play balance. I am social secretary ofthe Model UN Society and we are organising an international conference with over 100 peoplecoming to Nottingham. I have also got involved with the University radio, one of the country’s mostsuccessful uni radio stations. I’m on once a week doing news stories, without any training or pastexperience whatsoever! I’ve also just completed an article for the Nottingham Economic Review,which is our own student journal.
There are societies for everything you can imagine, and if there isn’t one, you can start your own,which is what I did. I started up a South African Society, and we go to watch rugby matches among
other things.
Make the most of your time at University. Look for somewhere which gives you an all roundeducation, which is what employers are looking for.
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I originally came to Nottingham to do anothercourse but soon realised that Economicsinterested me more. It’s a young and excitingsubject and there always seem to be new
developments happening. Economics atNottingham really develops you as anindependent learner and the presentations youhave to do give you very useful skills for anyworkplace.
I was lucky enough to spend one semester of mysecond year on an exchange programme at theUniversity of British Columbia in Vancouver. Thiswas a last minute decision and was an amazingexperience. It was interesting because UBC is ahigher ranked university than Nottingham in theinternational tables, and yet the teaching atNottingham is definitely at a higher level. AtNottingham it’s much less spoon-fed and youhave to motivate yourself to learn and useoriginal thinking. However, spending a semesterat UBC was fantastic and I would definitelyrecommend it.
In my spare time I am a keen climber and havealso joined societies in canoeing and boxing. Thecampus is the main reason I came here – it’sbeautiful, very sociable and everything you needis here. What is really challenging is that you
know that everyone else on the Economicscourse has top A level grades – it really keepsyou on your toes!
Student profileJames MarklewEconomics 2007-2010
Economics with French is quite an unusual degree so Iwas lucky to find somewhere with as good areputation as Nottingham that offered it. I visited on apost-offer Open Day and fell in love with the green
and open campus. The course was just perfect for me,with lots of choice and flexibility. It has allowed me toopt for a more mathematical route, which suits me.The School is very organised, with a wide range ofmodules. It gives you the basic grounding and thenlets you apply that theory to anything you want tospecialise in.
For my year abroad, I have the choice of studyingEconomics in a French University or doing a workplacement. I intend to work, perhaps in retailmanagement, or in the EU Commission based inBrussels. I’m not sure what I will do for a career, butrecently as part of our Careers Skills module we had aspeaker from the Government Economic Service, andthis kind of career where you use what you havelearnt in your degree to work as a governmenteconomist really appealed to me.
Outside my studies, I am very involved with music. Iplay the piano and violin, and I sing in the Universitychoir. I also belong to a community orchestra andvolunteer in a local Oxfam shop. As a result I have awide range of friends both within the University andoutside.
You must come and visit the University! There’s onlyso much you can get from brochures and websites.Even though it’s a campus, you don’t feel cut off fromthe rest of the world, as it’s so close to the city centre.
Student profileHannah JessopEconomics with French 2008-2012
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“When choosing universities, I wanted to go
somewhere where I could get a great
academic training whilst enjoying a lively
social life, and this is certainly what
Nottingham offers. In particular I enjoymacroeconomics and development Economics
as it teaches you about real world issues and
is not just theory-based. You get so much
support too – the admin staff are fantastic
and you can always approach the academic
staff for help during their office hours.
What makes Nottingham special is that it’s
more than just an education – it’s about the
people you meet and the activities that are
available to you, from jiu jitsu to wakeboarding! It’s a great academic University but
also cultivates the whole person. As one of
the top entrepreneurial Universities, the
environment here has encouraged me to
pursue activities outside my core studies.
I’m looking for jobs relating to finance,
brokering or asset management. My degree
will help enormously with this kind of career.
Student profileJoe McGrattyEconomics 2007-2010
To be honest, I put Nottingham down as my last
choice just to fill in the gap, without knowing much
about it. Then, after I sent off the application, I
came to an Open Day and knew straight away that
this was where I wanted to be. I liked the look ofthe course, which was exactly what I wanted with
core modules and plenty of options, and the
campus itself attracted me, with a great city centre
just down the road too. It hasn’t let me down at all
– I’m now in my third year and although the work
is getting tougher, I’m really enjoying it because
there are no compulsory modules; it’s all your
choice.
The opportunities here are endless. I am the
president of the Ultimate Frisbee Society; this is across between American football and netball, but
with a flying disc! I’ve also undertaken volunteer
projects, including coaching tag rugby at a local
primary school, culminating in a big tournament.
Nottingham stands out as a great place with
something for everyone, from pubs and clubs to
societies and sports. It’s the best university for sport
which doesn’t offer a sports degree, which shows
that its students work hard and play hard.
Try to get involved in at least one active society.
Without this, my university life would have been
very different and I would not feel I had got the
most out of the experience.
Student profileMichael WeekesEconomics 2007-2010
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I chose Nottingham partly because I wanted a cityuniversity that had a campus. I came to an open dayand just loved it, and it has certainly lived up to myexpectations.
Another reason for choosing Nottingham was becauseof the course structure; we have some compulsorymodules but the remaining credits we can choose froma variety of modules either within the School ofEconomics or from other Schools. This year I havechosen to do some language modules. The Economicsdepartment at Nottingham is consistently ranked at thetop of the league tables and is a very popular coursewhich attracts a diverse range of students. This course isparticularly interesting as it focuses on such topicalissues as the current credit crisis.
Nottingham is a great city that will probably havesomething to offer everyone, whatever their tastes. Thenight life here is fantastic, from the numerous bars toclubs which all have student nights.
In my first year I lived at Broadgate which was a selfcatering hall and I played for the netball team. There issuch a wide variety of societies at Nottingham and I’ve joined EconSoc, DanceSoc and I have also taken upice-skating. One of the best things about going touniversity is all the people who you meet and I’ve mademany good friends from both my course and my halls.
I think an Economics degree from Nottingham isregarded very highly by all employers and you can gointo almost any career you like as it opens up so manyopportunities.
Student profileSarah LeeEconomics 2008-2011
I chose Nottingham because of its greatreputation in the UK. The course is varied andmore flexible than most others. The lecturers arereally helpful and the tutorials complement the
lectures, helping you understand the material youhave been taught.
I’m probably going to go into accountancy andam just in the final stages of interviews for aninternship with Deloitte. At the interviews, out of15 applicants, 3 were from Nottingham, whichshows that firms like this respect our degrees.
I take part in the Nottingham Advantage Award,which is an accredited part of my degree. I takeextra modules, which involves going into schoolsto help, working at Open Days, planning careers
skills etc. This all gives me extra transferable skillsand employers can see on my transcript that I’veparticipated in this. I also play badminton andtable tennis – the sports facilities are fantastic.
I’m also a member of the Students in FreeEnterprise Society. We are undertaking a projectin India, raising £10-15,000 to help poor farmers.We are going to India in the summer to discusshow the money should be spent.
Make sure you do your research well when
choosing universities! I didn’t at first, and I wentto another university on a different course. Itwasn’t for me and I then did my research andapplied here. I’ve never looked back!
Student profileVishal Sharma (India)Economics 2008-2011
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When I visited on an Open Day it was pouring with
rain but I still loved the campus! Now I’m here I
haven’t changed my mind. What I like aboutEconomics at Nottingham is that there is always
someone to go to with any problems, both
academic and pastoral. The course content is very
up to date and uses examples from topical issues,
and the lecturers are passionate about their
subject. The support staff are really friendly and
always there to help with module or timetable
issues.
Living in hall was a great way to make friends and
there are so many societies to join. I joinedEconSoc and the Investment Society, and I’ve
taken up women’s rugby and learnt massage! The
night life is great and I have never felt unsafe in
the city centre.
I’m looking for internships at the moment for next
summer and have had help from my personal tutor
with this. I want to go into some form of banking
and my degree is very relevant with modules in
monetary and financial Economics.
What makes the School of Economics and the
University of Nottingham stand out is the support
network, from the student reps right up to the
academics, and the diverse community on campus.
Student profileLettie DoddsEconomics 2008-2011
Both the course and the campus have the wow
factor! As soon as I got my offer I knew there was
no more thought required. I did Economicsbecause I thought it was a very employable
degree. Nottingham Economics is always in the
top ten so I knew I was going to get a good
education which employers would appreciate. I
was apprehensive that having done Economics at
A level, I would be bored in the first year, but
although you are taught from scratch, it’s done
with a completely different perspective and the
module choice is really exciting.
I’m a student rep for Economics and I attend allthe staff-student committee meetings. We take
any issues that any of the students have, and put
them to the meeting. Lots of things get resolved
this way; for example we asked if the lectures
could be recorded and now some of them are. I
also do paid work at the University as a
fundraiser. I’ve only been here for one term, but I
feel totally comfortable and don’t ever want it to
end.
What makes it special is the calibre of thestudents. Everyone has A grades at A level and
I’m learning with some of the best in the country!
The textbooks we use have been written by our
lecturers. Could we be in a better situation?
Student profileDoug PinderEconomics and Economerics
2009-2012
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Student profile
Peter AtkinsEconomics 2007-2010
What attracted me to Economics at Nottingham was the amazing campus, its high ranking and thefact that it’s very diverse and international. Nothing can prepare you for the change in lifestyle when
you get to university. Everything is different, but in such a good way. Every day you walk around this
beautiful campus, knowing how hard you worked to get here and how lucky you are to be at one of
the best universities in the world, in a course full of highest calibre students. It’s a varied course with
lots of resources and the workload is manageable if you keep on top of it. We have plenty of support
and the tutorials are very useful. We get help from the PhD students, who really take the time to
explain things.
In your first year at Nottingham, you will live in a hall, which soon becomes a home from home. Halls
vary in size, but your hall is your own community…a family almost, and that sense of belonging isone that everyone gets. During Fresher’s Week, you spend loads of time with the people in your hall,
so you feel comfortable with them immediately. After a month at university, it felt as if I’d known
some of the people here all my life…but at the same time I’m still meeting others, so that feeling of
excitement does not disappear after the first week… and I can’t imagine it ever will.
At the moment I am applying for internships in some of the big firms. I want to go into banking, and
I think I work well under pressure so that kind of career will suit me; my degree is very also relevant.
The social life is great – you get back as much as you put in, so it’s important to make the effort to
join societies. I joined the Christian Union, public speaking, chess and rollerblading societies, and
made loads of friends this way.
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Applying fora place
Eligibility
• We are looking for applicants with high
academic qualifications who will also bring
other qualities to help create a dynamic and
stimulating cohort of students.
• We require A levels at AAA grades, not
including General Studies. Applicants taking
four A levels will be asked for AAA/AABB.
• Maths A level is only required for L140
Economics and Econometrics. For all other
economics courses, Maths is our preferredsubject, but not essential. However, it is
becoming increasingly important in the
decision-making process.
• An A grade in GCSE maths is the absolute
minimum requirement for all Economics
courses unless you are taking AS or A2 Maths.
• We do not interview applicants. The selection
process is based entirely on the UCAS
application form.
International applications
We recruit about 40 international students from
around the world and usually have students from
at least 25 different countries. Entry requirements
for those with international fees status are as
follows:
A level AAB/ABBB
International Baccalaureate 36 including
bonus points
ISC/CBSE 85% in Year 12
Foundation programmes 70%
Some alternative qualifications
(UK and EU applicants)
International 38 (including
Baccalaureate bonus points)
European Baccalaureate 85%
French Baccalaureate 15
OIB 14
Abitur 1.3
Apolytirion 17 plus two A
levels at grade A
For information about entry with other
qualifications not listed, please contact
English language qualifications
If you do not have English GCSE or equivalent at
grade B, you may be asked to achieve IELTS 7,
including 7 in both Reading and Writing and no
less than 6 in Speaking and Listening.
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Before applying
• It is important to find out as much as possible
about the course, the School and the University
before applying. Our website provides further
details, but if you have any other queries,
please contact [email protected].
• There are plenty of opportunities to visit us
before applying. The University has several
Open Days each year where you will be able to
take a tour of the campus, attend a
presentation about Economics at Nottingham
and talk to staff and students about the course.For further details of open days and campus
tours, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/opendays.
• Once you have received an offer, you will be
invited to a School of Economics UCAS visit day
in February and March.
• If you are unable to attend any open days,
please contact Jo Morgan, who will be pleased
to arrange an individual visit.
Disability
If you have a disability, there are lots of ways we
can help you. We would advise you to contact us
before applying, to find out what kind of support
is available. The School of Economics has its own
disability officer, Dr Elke Renner
Finance
For information on finance or tuition fees, please
contact a member of the Student Fees team:
t: +44 (0)115 846 6770e: [email protected]
Scholarships
For information on the various types of
scholarships and bursaries available, please visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/student-support or
www.nottingham.ac.uk/financialestimator
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Q. How much maths does the course involve?
A. As much or as little as you choose, beyond the
compulsory Quantitative Economics or
Mathematical Economics and Econometricsmodules in the first two years. Although Economics
necessarily contains an element of mathematics,
you can choose the more applied modules to make
up your 120 credits if you wish. You may then
graduate with a BA instead of a BSc.
Q. What is the difference between a BA
and a BSc?
A. All L100 and L160 students begin the course on
the BA degree. If you wish to graduate with a BSc,
then during your course you will be guided as towhich modules you will need to study in order to
do this, which merely means that you have elected
to take the more mathematical modules in years
two and three. Those without A level Maths or
equivalent can still graduate with a BSc if they
wish, and if they choose the right modules.
Q. I am not taking Maths at A level. Will thataffect my chances of getting an offer?
A. We do not insist on Maths A level (apart from
L140 Economics and Econometrics). However,
Maths is our preferred subject, which means that if,
as is usual, we have many more AAA applicants
than we can accommodate, this is one of the main
factors we take into account when distinguishing
between applicants.
Q. How do you decide which applicants to
accept?A. We take many factors into consideration. These
include, in no particular order, the subjects chosen
at A level, the grade of the fourth AS, GCSE
performance, the personal statement and the
Frequently askedquestions
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reference. We are looking for a diverse and
interesting cohort of students who will be able to
participate fully in School and University life.
Q. How many GCSE A*s do I need to have?A. We do not ask for a specific number of A*s at
GCSE. Your GCSE performance gives us an
impression of the breadth of your academic ability,
but we realise that many students underperform at
GCSE and go on to achieve top grades at A level
and beyond, so it is not the most crucial factor. An
applicant with one or two A*s may receive an offer
if their application is extremely strong in other
areas. Likewise, an applicant with 8 or 9 A*s may be
unsuccessful if they fail to impress in the personal
statement or reference.
Q. What happens if I receive an offer, and then
decide I want to defer?A. If you have good reasons for deferring, and
worthwhile plans for your year out, then we will be
happy to allow this.
Q. Once I have chosen my course, can I change
it if I decide it is not the right one for me?
A. It is almost always possible to change course
within the School of Economics if you have good
reason to do so. For example, some students begin
on L100 and switch into specialist degrees such as
Economics and Econometrics after the first year.
Providing that you have taken the required
modules, transfer is always possible.
Q. Is a year in industry part of the course?A. We do not offer a year in industry as part of the
course. However, many of our students take up
internships for the summer vacation at the end of
the second year, and many large city firms will come
to Nottingham each year to recruit our students for
this.
Q. Are the courses with fewer places harder to
get onto?
A. No. Fewer people apply for the smaller courses
and we aim to ensure that offers are allocated so
that your chances of success are roughly the same
irrespective of numbers on the course.
Q. Who will help me if I have any problems
at University?
A. There is a lot of help available at University
should you need it. Within the School, you will be
allocated a personal tutor in the first few days. You
will usually keep the same tutor for the whole of
your course and he/she will help you with any
pastoral concerns as well as giving you your
examination results. There is also a team of friendly
support staff on hand to offer advice in any area.
Outside the School, there is a University Counselling
Service, trained to help you with any problems you
may have. Cripps Health Centre, with which you willregister when you arrive, provides full dental and
medical services.
Q. What can I do if I don’t get the grades you
have asked for?
A. If you have just missed the grades, you can
phone us on results day to see what our situation is,
but it is unlikely that we will be able to help. We
would certainly consider you again for the following
year, though, if you were prepared to retake the
necessary modules.
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University-wide Open Days
If you’re considering applying to The University of
Nottingham you should try to attend one of theUniversity-wide open days, which are held in June
and September each year. Please visit the website
for further details and dates:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/opendays
UCAS Visit Days
All candidates who receive an offer are invited to
a School of Economics UCAS visit day, which is an
opportunity for you to see the School and the
University for yourself. These are held in February
and March. You will hear about the School and itscourses from members of academic staff, and they
will answer any questions you might have. Current
students will also be on hand to answer questions
and give you a tour of the campus.
Other visits
You are welcome to come to Nottingham at any
time (Monday to Friday) to have a look roundboth the School of Economics and our beautiful
campus. We'll do our best to answer any
questions you might have about the School and
the University. Please contact us a day or two
beforehand, and tell us what time you're thinking
of visiting.
Campus tour days
The University’s Marketing Department runs
tours of University Park Campus on some
Wednesdays throughout the year. For furtherinformation or to book a place, please contact
The Enquiry Centre:
t: +44 (0)115 951 5559
Visiting us
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Contacting us
This publication can be provided in alternative formats
including Braille, large print, audio, CD and disk.
If you require an alternative format, please contact us
(see above) to discuss your specific requirements.
For further information about the School
please contact:
Mrs Jo Morgan
Admissions and Publications Officer
School of Economics
Sir Clive Granger Building
University of Nottingham
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
t: +44 (0)115 951 5617
f: +44 (0)115 951 4159
For international student enquiries
please contact:
The International Office
t: +44 (0)115 951 5247
f: +44 (0)115 951 5155
w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/international
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For general undergraduate
enquiries contact:
The Enquiry CentreMarketing
The University of Nottingham
University Park
t: +44 (0)115 951 5559f: +44 (0)115 846 8062
w: www nottingham ac uk