Course Overview
The MSc Economics at Nottingham Trent University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements UK students One yearYou will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.2 or above)*Two yearsYou will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above)* Additional requirements Additional requirements for UK students One year courseYour undergraduate degree must be in one of the following fields: economics, business, management, finance or another social science-related subject (containing quantitat |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,150
per year
Home Student Fee
£12,350
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding UK students - see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.Full-time - £12,350 per yearFull-time with placement year - £12,350 + £1,905 for placement yearPlease note that if you are considering a course that runs over more than one year, the tuition fee stated is for the first year of study. The course fee for the second year may be subject to annual review.Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.
💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £18,500 | £24,000 | £29,500 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £37,000 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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