Economics
Entry requirements
One year course
- You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.2 or above) in a related subject.*
Two year course
- You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above) in a related subject.*
*Related subjects include economics, business, management, finance or another social science-related subject (containing quantitative methods at level 1 as a minimum), or a quantitatively-based subject such as science, engineering or maths.
Additional requirements
- All applicants will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the subject they wish to study and should demonstrate how their chosen programme of study will benefit them in their future career.
- One academic reference is required.
Other qualifications and experience
We welcome applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds and work experience. We consider credit transfer, vocational and professional qualifications, and any work or life experience you may have.
You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Our MSc Economics degree has been designed to give you an in-depth understanding of economic concepts, principles and techniques by focusing on the application of economics to contemporary real-world issues.
You will be encouraged to think like an economist through the application of economic ideas and methods drawn from a range of alternative perspectives. The emphasis of this degree is on the application of versatile tools, techniques and methods of thought which are distinctively associated with professional economists.
You will have the opportunity to work hands-on with economic tools and techniques, including the use of our state-of the-art Business Lab - a real-time trading environment. You will learn how to access economic phenomena, using theory and evidence to draw insights into the underlying causes and importantly their impact on people, businesses and the wider society.
In your third semester, you’ll choose an experiential project. With the opportunity to use your skills in a real-world setting, you can choose from completing a consultancy experience project or a business research project.
What you’ll gain from this degree?
- Apply advanced economic concepts and techniques to analyse problems in scare resource allocation.
- Synthesise and critique a range of economic ideas and methods relating to issues and problems in the allocation of scarce resources.
- Be able to apply advanced economic concepts and techniques to evaluate international trade and investment flows.
- Learn how to synthesise and critique a range of methods employed in evaluating prospective investments in goods and services.
- Evaluate the rigour and validity of published research and assess its relevance to the practice of economics.
- Make recommendations for organisational practice based on theoretical insights through a process of experiential or applied learning.
- Develop a critical understanding of the role of the economics discipline in the global context.
Nottingham Business School is proud to have achieved the prestigious triple crown of international accreditations with EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. This is the highest international benchmark of excellence for business schools.
Information for international students
If you need help achieving the academic entry requirements, we offer a Pre-Masters course for this degree. The course is offered through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) based on our City Campus.
English language requirements
View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.
If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City Campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.
Fees and funding
Please view the course page for the latest course fees. Nottingham Trent University offer a number of competitive scholarships. Find out more about fees and funding.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
If you opt for the two-year option you can add a year’s work placement onto your course. It’s a great way to put your learning into practice and gain valuable real-world experience to help boost your career prospects once graduating. Completion of a placement means you'll also qualify for a Placement Diploma in Industrial Experience.
Course contact details
- Name
- Nottingham Business School
- enquiries@ntu.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)115 848 2999