BSc (Hons) Economics

The BSc (Hons) Economics course offered at Nottingham Trent University is a well-designed program that empowers students with a deep understanding of economic concepts, theories, and techniques. It equips students with the skills required to critically analyse economic information and to effectively apply this to strategic decision-making, policy formulation and economic management.Course Content: The course blends a strong theoretical foundation with practical application. Starting with the foundational principles of economic theory, students learn contemporary economic techniques, how to use specialist software, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the global economic environment. Throughout the course, students will learn to demonstrate their economic literacy, analytical abilities, and decision-making skills. The integrated work placement year is an optional part of the course, designed to give students real-world experience.Key Modules: Key modules in this course include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Quantitative Methods for Economists, International Trade and Globalisation, and Econometrics. Students also take on a final year project or dissertation, giving them the opportunity to delve deeper into a topic of their choice within economics.Accreditations: This course is recognised by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), the world's premier professional body for the insurance sector, as well as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Future Careers: This Economics course can open doors to a wide range of careers due to the high demand for economics graduates in sectors such as banking, insurance, accountancy, consulting, investment and finance, data analysis, and public services. Many graduates are also employed by governmental bodies, NGOs and organisations like the United Nations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.