About the BA (Hons) Economics course
This Joint Honours degree programme invites you to study ideas and methods used by economists to support successful business and management in the broadest context. That approach to engaging with the business world provides a distinctive perspective on decision making which is much in demand by a wide range of employers.
Exciting opportunities at Nottingham Business School
We have recently introduced a new level two framework which provides full time students (non placement) a different learning experience in the second half of year two. Students can choose one of the following options: Study at an International Partner University; Undertake an Internship; Work alongside NTU's purpose built enterprise development centre the HIVE on an enterprise project; Undertake a community project; alternatively continue with the second year of study.
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Study routes on the BA (Hons) Economics course
The BA (Hons) Economics course is offered as a four-year sandwich award, comprising two years full-time study at Nottingham Business School followed by a third year on industrial placement and a fourth year back at Nottingham Business School. The course is also offered as a three-year full-time award with no placement.
What will I study?
Year One
- Professional Development for Business and Enterprise
- Accounting and Finance for Managers
- Economics for Business and Management
- Foundations of Managing and Organising
- Marketing and Operations Management
- Quantitative Methods in Business
Year Two
- Global Economic Issues
- International Economics
- Economics of Organisations, Market and Governance
Options for those not taking the placement year: taught modules, overseas study, short placement, enterprise project or community project.
Placement-year students choose three taught modules
Final year
- Dissertation in Economics for Business Management
- Industry, Corporations and Government
- Three more from a wide range of subjects
Assessment methods
Each module undertaken on the course is assessed in a variety of ways. Examples of assessment include written examinations, reports, essays, individual and group coursework, presentations, and research projects. The degree classification is based on 25% of second year work and 75% of final year work.
Students will also acquire a range of transferable skills, including time management, effective presentation, communication, customer focus, analytical, entrepreneurial and team working. Our courses are designed to enable you to develop the transferable skills that will allow you to enter into a wide range of careers or to engage in further study.
All the support you need
We realise that starting university can bring some major changes to your life and this may be the first time you have lived away from home. Don’t worry. You’ll find lots of professional support here, whatever your needs, plus plenty of people to turn to if things aren’t going too smoothly.
Making you feel right at home is our top priority. As well as academic and pastoral support from your tutors, you can also tap into a range of services, any time you need them. These include:
- Financial Support Services
- Counselling
- Disability Support
- International Student Support
- Mature Student Support
- Mental Health Support
- Access to Health Centres
Fantastic facilities
Nottingham Business School is continually investing in our facilities transforming our leaning and teaching environment to create an inspiring and innovative culture. Based in the city campus, we have recently moved back to the prestigious Newton Building following its extensive transformation into a brand new state of the art complex.
Your future career
94% of our graduates* from full-time undergraduate courses are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving (*of those available for work, HESA survey 2009/10).
Business and Economics students have gone on to gain graduate positions with organisations such as:
- Experian
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- HBOS
- MTV
- Nestle
- Merill Lynch
- Capital One.
Placement
Work placements, part of the four-year BA (Hons) Economics course, enable students to put theory into practice in a real commercial environment. This enhances both commercial awareness and the ability to link theory to practice in the final year of study.
Further information on Nottingham Business School's placement opportunities.
Giving you competitive advantage
In today's competitive job market graduates often find that a degree is no longer enough to attract employers. A work placement is a valuable addition to your education. You'll gain vital real-life work experience that will make you stand out from the crowd and enhance your employability in your chosen field of work.
Work placements and internships
Many students enjoy the challenge of arranging their own work placement or a practical internship which forms part of many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It can give you invaluable insight into applying for a job, undertaking practical and theoretical application tests and experiencing what a real job interview is like.
What are the benefits of a work placement?
Practical work experience has many benefits for you. It can help you in your day-to-day studies and is often paid. It can enhance your commercial awareness and your ability to link theory and practice which will be an invaluable skill in your future career. Although a work placement is highly recommended, obtaining one is based on an individual’s efforts and is not guaranteed.
Further entry requirement details
Applications for direct entry to the second year of the course will also be considered from suitably qualified candidates (for example, holders of an appropriate HND). Please contact the Admissions Team for further details.
English language requirements
English language entry requirements for courses at Nottingham Business School and a full list of all English language qualifications accepted by the University are available on our website
International students that do not meet the University's direct entry requirements may be suitable for admission to Nottingham Trent International College. Further information may be obtained from the NTIC website.
How to apply
Applications are made through UCAS where you can apply directly online. Mature or international students can find out more about applying by calling +44 (0)115 848 4460. All applicants and potential applicants are encouraged to attend one of our open days.
Personal statements
We are a Business School that wants to help you achieve your academic goals and to equip you to make a difference in work and society. Your personal statement should give us an insight into your academic aspirations and provide a narrative of your experience (work experience; positions of responsibility; any extra curricular activities), achievements (academic or non-academic), motivations and ambitions. Along with your academic achievements the personal statement gives us the insight and information we need to make our offers.
