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Economics

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

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 additional training through their divisions.

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).

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.

Explore economics further by listening to our student hosted Econverse Podcast.

Why choose this course?

  • Top 10 in the UK for economics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

  • Study abroad opportunities at the university’s campuses in China or Malaysia or at partner universities in Australia or Canada

  • Our Faculty Placement Programme helps you gain experience during term-time

  • Annual management, consulting and finance careers fair connects you with employers

  • 5th in the UK, with 99% of our research output ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Economics-BSc-Hons-U6UECNOM.html

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L100
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L100
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
A*AA - AAA

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.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD

BTEC's accepted in Business, Construction, ICT, Engineering or Science.

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 Higher
AAAAB - AAABB

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.

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*.

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.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AA

Must be combined with Scottish Highers.

GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36 - 34 points

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.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, D3, M1

GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.

European Baccalaureate - 85%

GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level. B in GCSE Mathematics + C in AS/Core Maths is acceptable in lieu of GCSE Maths grade 7/A. International Baccalaureate Diploma Maths at Standard Level Grade 6 or Higher Level Grade 4 accepted in Lieu of GCSE Maths.

LIBF Diploma in Financial Studies grade A must be combined with A-Level grades A*A, reduced to AA if taking Mathematics.

We welcome applications from students without A level mathematics. Offers to students without A level mathematics are delayed until the point we have received all applications to our programmes. In the past 4 years, all students without A level mathematics (who are predicted to make our entry tariff) have received an offer.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

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