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Contents
Welcome 03
Why The University of Nottingham? 04Why economics at Nottingham? 06
Careers 07
Course structures 08
Degree programmes 10
Student profiles 14
Applying for a place 18
F req uen tl y as ked qu es tion s 20
Visiting us 22
Contacting us 23
A welcome fromthe Head of School
Trent Building, University Park
I am delighted that you are interested in studyingeconomics at Nottingham. The School of Economics isone of Europes top economics departments, combiningexcellence and innovation in teaching with an internationalreputation for rigorous and topical research of the highestquality. The School attracts the very best students fromthe UK and abroad, and aims to provide a stimulatingenvironment for learning, without losing the friendly andinformal atmosphere for which Nottingham is renowned.
We offer broad programmes of study which
combine all of the core analytical and quantitative
techniques required by modern economics
graduates. Our students have an opportunity to
choose from an unusually wide range of specialist
and applied areas of economics, taught by staff
with strong external reputations and considerable
research and policy experience. An economics
graduate from Nottingham is highly sought after
in the job market, and well-placed to progress to
graduate study.
Our research-led approach to teaching and
learning will make your experience at Nottingham
exciting and challenging, and provide the skills
required for a rewarding and successful career.
Whatever your long-term plans, I hope that this
brochure tells you all you need to know about
economics at Nottingham, and that your interest
is perhaps the start of a longer-term association
with us.
Professor Alan Duncan
Head of School
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Why The Universityof Nottingham?
Students choose Nottingham for a whole
host of reasons. If its academic excellence
youre looking for then Nottingham is the
place for you. Renowned internationally for
top-class teaching and groundbreaking
research, Nottingham is respected worldwide
and offers fantastic facilities to ensure you
make a success of your studies.
In independent teaching assessments, 39 of our
subjects have been rated excellent (with scores of
at least 22 out of 24), and our scores in the latest
Research Assessment Exercise put Nottingham
amongst the top universities in the UK for
carrying out research of international importance.
If youre more interested in great career prospects,
then we can help with that too. Nottingham is
one of the top three UK universities most often
targeted by Britains leading graduate employers
and the employment record of our graduates is
one of the best in the country. We have strongand established links with businesses across the
UK and offer short courses to ensure you develop
vital transferable skills. For entrepreneurial
students we provide business start-up training to
help you gain the skills you need to set up your
own business after graduation.
We also encourage all our students to build a
broad range of skills that will appeal to employers.
We have an active Students Union which provides
an extensive range of student services.
If you want to broaden your horizons and
see the world, we offer great study abroad
opportunities. Nottingham is a global institution
with around 30,000 students from over 140
countries, and more than 270 partner
universities in 35 countries. As a result, nearly
every Nottingham undergraduate has the
opportunity to apply to spend time abroad
during their degree.
For a great social life and an exciting city,
Nottingham fits the bill again. Our campuses are
buzzing with life, with organised events, trips and
parties taking place throughout the year. Our
Students Union offers over 170 societies, and for
sports fans, our Athletics Union hosts over 75
clubs. Nottingham itself is a thriving cosmopolitan
city, rich with history and culture, and packed full
of bars, restaurants and nightclubs for you to
enjoy. With theatres, cinemas, comedy clubs and
a diverse mix of music venues, there is always
plenty to keep you entertained.
To help you settle in, we guarantee all
undergraduates a place in University-arranged
accommodation so your move will be simple and
stress-free. Your room will be on or close to
campus and youll be able to meet new people,
make new friends and enjoy university life. So
why not make your next step Nottingham?
The Cornerhouse, Nottingham city centre
Nottingham is great for shopping, restaurants and
nightlife. Theres a lively and mixed social scene here
and its very student friendly.
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Why economicsat Nottingham?
What is economics?
Life is about choices. However, individuals, firms
and governments cannot have everything they
want; their desires are constrained by both time
and resources, and therefore they must choose
from a range of possible options.
Does an individual want more leisure time or a
higher income? Does a government want to spend
more money on hospitals or more on defence? Does
a firm cut prices or advertise more to increase sales?
Economics studies the way in which these choices
are made, and can inform policy in areas as
diverse as education, the environment, commerce,
transport, globalisation and health.
The School
The Nottingham School of Economics is a large
and culturally diverse department, including:
over 50 full-time academic staff, many from
countries such as France, Germany, Greece,
India, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand,
Russia, South Korea, Spain and the USA
60 PhD students
80 masters students
750 undergraduates
11 support staff.
The School is highly regarded and established
as one of the best in the UK. It has a strong
commitment to teaching and research of the
highest quality.
The School was awarded top marks by the
Quality Assurance Agency 24 out of 24
for its teaching quality in the latestassessment round.
In the most recent Research Assessment
Exercise the School was awarded the prestigious
5A classification.
The School is consistently ranked in the top 10
in national rankings of economics departments.
In 2007 it was ranked number five in the Times
Good University Guide.
Careers
Why study economics?
If youre unsure whether economics is for you,
take a look at a host of information and advice
available at www.whystudyeconomics.ac.uk. Its
designed for prospective university entrants, but
there are pages directed at teachers too.
What careers are available
to economics graduates?An economics degree from Nottingham really
will give you a head start in your career.
Employers rate our degrees highly and find that
our graduates have a strong academic foundation
and excellent transferable skills.
Average starting salaries
The average starting salary for graduates of the
Nottingham School of Economics in 2006 was
26,225, substantially higher than that of the
graduates of many other schools and universities.
Careers programme
The School works actively with the Universitys
Centre for Career Development to help students
develop their skills for future employment and
ultimately find a good career. As part of this we
run a programme of employability skills sessions
and arrange presentations by employers and
past graduates. This programme, and other
careers initiatives, is developed by our
Employability Working Group, comprising
both staff and students.
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ABN AMRO
Bank of England
Barclays Capital
Buckland, Steadman & Roberts
Corporate Executive Board
Deloitte & Touche
Ernst & Young
Financial Services Authority
Fox-Pitt, Kelton
Goldman Sachs
HM Treasury
HSBC
Investec Bank
KPMG
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Royal Bank of Scotland
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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Ten things you should know
about economics at Nottingham:
admissions: AAA/AABB
undergraduate intake: 250
top score for teaching quality
5A score for research
academics who are experts in their fields
consistently ranked in the UKs top 10
economics departments
flexible modular system
study abroad opportunities
average starting salary for graduates:
over 26,000
excellent varied career opportunities.
Employers who have recruited our graduates in recent years include:
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The economics courses are extremely flexible.
In years one and two you can choose modules
from outside the School, but because there are
so many economics options I havent needed to.
You can focus on the areas that interest you most,
which is great.
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Coursestructures
Course structure and assessment
Our courses are three years full-time, with the
exception of our economics courses with a
language, which are four years, with the third year
abroad. Each year is divided into two semesters.
At the end of each semester you will be examined
on the modules you have taken. You must pass the
majority of first-year exams in order to progress to
the second year. The second-year exams make up
40 per cent of the total degree, with 60 per cent
in the final year. All assessment is exam-based
apart from some assessment of seminar
presentations in the second year and a dissertation
in the third year.
Courses and content
design your own degree course!
All students must complete modules totalling
120 credits each year. Modules usually range
from 10-20 credits each. All economics degrees
have the same core compulsory economics
modules, but for single honours courses you will
have plenty of flexibility and choice. With your
non-compulsory credits you can either choose
to do more modules offered by the School of
Economics, or you can select modules from
virtually any other School in the University.
This means you can broaden your knowledge
and skills by, for example, learning or extending
your fluency in a foreign language.
In the final year, students normally take all their
credits in the School in modules reflecting
specialisms of the academic staff. Students
select 10 modules from a list of around 25
available at any one time in topics such as
Monetary Economics, Public Sector Economics,
Health Economics, Advanced Time Series,
Experimental Economics, etc.
For detailed information about each degree
course and a full list of options, see the Schools
website: www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics
How is the course taught?
Teaching is by lectures, tutorials and seminars.
You would normally have around 12 hours of
lectures and between one and two tutorials each
week. Outside taught hours, you will be expected
to spend time reading and researching for written
assignments. Independent study is a fundamental
part of an economics education.
What study abroad opportunitiesare available?
There are several options open to you if you wish
to spend one semester abroad in your second
year. The University belongs to the Universitas 21
scheme, whereby you can study economics
modules at the University of British Columbia in
Canada. There is also the opportunity to study
for one semester at The University of
Nottinghams campus in Malaysia.
For more details, please visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/international/
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BA/BSc Honoursin EconomicsL100This degree, which offers the greatest flexibility in
terms of the non-compulsory modules, leads to
competency in a wide range of techniques and
skills much sought-after by employers, particularly
in the fields of accountancy, banking and finance.
Course content
Year one
Introduction to Microeconomics (20 credits)
Introduction to Macroeconomics (20 credits)
Either: Quantitative Economics I and II
(10 credits each)
Or: Mathematical Economics (20 credits) and
Introductory Econometrics (20 credits)
Total credits 60/80 out of total 120
Year twoMicroeconomic Theory (20 credits)
Macroeconomic Theory (20 credits)
Quantitative Economics III (10 credits)
Four applied economics modules (choose from
a list of 10-credit modules)
Careers Skills
Total credits 90 out of total 120
Year three
Dissertation (20 credits)
10 modules from an extensive list of 10-credit
economics modules
Total credits 120
BSc Honours in Economicsand EconometricsL140This degree provides students with the analytical
and discursive skills of a well-trained economist
with a focus on advanced econometric analysis.
Market research, management services and
government economic and statistical services are
obvious fields of employment, along with banking
and other financial institutions.
Course contentThe same as L100, except that Mathematical
Economics and Introduction to Econometrics are
compulsory and Quantitative Economics is not
available. In year one you will have 40 credits to
use either on further economics modules or
modules from other schools.
In year two you will study Econometrics I and II
(20 credits each), four further applied economicsmodules and have no credits spare.
In year three you will take Advanced Economic
Theory, Advanced Time Series and Topics in
Econometrics as compulsory modules. Remaining
credits are taken in modules from an extensive list
of options.
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BA/BSc Honours inInternational EconomicsL160This degree provides students with a core training
in economics, combined with a special focus on a
range of aspects of international economics,
including international trade, development and
monetary economics, in which the School has a
worldwide reputation.
Course content
Year one
The same as L100, plus International
Economics I and II (10 credits each).
Year two
The same as L100, plus Globalisation and
Economic Policy, Economics of the
Multinational Enterprise and International
Trade (10 credits each).
Year three
Dissertation plus Economics of International
Trade I and II and Monetary Economics I and II
(10 credits each). The remaining modules are
made up from an extensive list of 10-
credit modules.
BA Honours in Economicswith a modern language
French (L1R1) French A level
German (L1R2) German A level
Hispanic Studies (L1R4) A level in Spanish
or other language
Russian (L1R7) A level in a modern
European language
Each course lasts four years, with the third year
spent in a country where the language being
studied is spoken. This may involve studying at a
university, teaching in a school or working in
commerce. Economics with a modern language
is not a joint honours degree and therefore the
majority of the modules studied will be in the
School of Economics. The aim of the degree is
to produce bilingual economics graduates.
Course contentThese courses involve the same core modules
as L100. In addition, you will take modules from
the relevant language school with a value of 40
credits each year. There is a wide choice of
modules available, including compulsory
language modules.
Degreeprogrammes
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BA Honours in Economicswith Chinese StudiesL1T1This course reflects the growing interest in and
importance of China in the global economy.
The objective of the course is to provide
students with a basic grounding in the skills
and techniques of the economist in general,
along with a more in-depth familiarity with the
issues that arise in the context of the Chinese
economy. Study of the Mandarin language is
popular but purely optional.
Course content
Year one
The same as L100, plus Countries in Transition:
China and E Europe, and Introduction to Chinese
Studies (10 credits each).
Year two
The same as L100, plus three further economics
modules and at least 30 credits from a choice of
Chinese studies modules.
Year three
Dissertation in Chinese Studies (20 credits),
Chinas Political Economy (10 credits) and Chinese
Business and Society (10 credits). The remaining
80 credits are made up from modules offered by
the School of Economics, and may include Inter-
Faculty Mandarin.
BA Joint Honours inEconomics and PhilosophyLV15This joint honours degree offers students the
opportunity to develop their understanding of
these two distinct, yet related, disciplines.
Teaching is split equally between the two schools,
and students follow the core single honours
programmes in both schools. Employment
opportunities for graduates are varied; destinations
include journalism, teaching, management,
mainstream economics professions and
postgraduate study.
Course content
Year one
Introduction to Microeconomics, Introduction
to Macroeconomics (20 credits each) and
Quantitative Economics I and II (10 credits each).
Plus: Self, Mind and Body, Problems 2: Locke,
Appearance and Reality, and Moral Philosophy
(10 credits each) and either Elementary Logic or
Formal Logic (10 credits each). Plus two further
10-credit Philosophy modules.
Year two
Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomics Theory
(20 credits each), Careers Skills, Reason and
Knowledge (10 credits) and Wittgenstein and After
(10 credits). Plus two further economics modules
and four philosophy modules.
Year three
Two extended essay modules, a further 50 credits
worth of economics modules, and 60 credits of
philosophy modules.
There is such a wide range of modules to choose
from. The European economics and international
economics modules are really interesting, especially
if you take them every year and build on your
knowledge. You really start to understand how things
work in the world and you get an in-depth picture of
areas like European integration and how governments
feel about the European Union.
Ksenia Luchkova, BSc Economics
I chose to study economics because
it develops very good analytical and
numerical skills. I knew these were
transferable and that it would be a
good degree to have for my career.
Colin Powrie, BSc Economics
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Student profile
Smriti Jain (India)BSc Economics and Econometrics,second year
When I was choosing a university, I wasnt sure that I had the academic requirements forNottingham. Laura, a member of staff from the Universitys International Office, was visiting India
and she contacted me and suggested we meet up. She was really encouraging and said Id be
well suited to Nottingham. The fact that someone came to meet me in Delhi made me feel that
the University was eager to take me. It was a two-way communication.
Ive been interested in economics from a young age. I was really interested in how exports and
imports work, and how companies are run and make a profit. I wanted to learn the foundations of
how things work.
I have loved the course so far. As you move through the years you study things in more depth and
you always want to find out more. The lecturers definitely know their subject. Theyre really good
at explaining things in a way you can understand. Suddenly you think wow! That makes sense,
and when you read newspapers, things seem logical.
I can definitely see how the course will apply to my future career. I want to get into risk capital
management when I leave University. During the first semester, the Centre for Career Development
ran a course where we worked in groups to research an area of finance. We realised the importance
of researching companies and not only thinking am I suitable for them, but are they suitable for me?
The facilities and course have been better than I expected. I have never studied in an international
environment before and I feel like Im learning all the time. I havent just improved academically,Ive evolved more as a person. Everything is different. The education system here is really good
and Ive had a fantastic experience so far.
Top tip: Dont just choose the first university you see. Get in touch with their International Office
and find out if the university is a place youll feel comfortable.
Student profile
Claire Baker (UK)BSc Economics, second year
When I was choosing a university, I looked at all the league tables and picked the top 10 foreconomics. I then cut out all the universities that only offered the BA and all the ones that werecity-based which left me with six to choose from.
I initially liked Nottingham because the course is very flexible. You have the option to study for
a BA or a BSc, the BSc having a larger maths component. I wanted to study for a BSc, but I also
wanted the option to transfer to the BA if I found the maths element too difficult. Not many other
universities offer this.
When I first came to Nottingham, I was so impressed by the campus. Other campus universities
Id visited felt like little self-contained cities, with paving and lots of buildings. Nottinghams
campus is green and spacious with a big lake in the middle.
Im really enjoying the course. I particularly enjoy modules that focus on the public sector, looking
at, for example, how tax is spent and how benefits work. I have decided I want to sort out the NHS
when I finish! Im taking Health Economics next year and look forward to finding out more.
Before I started the course I wanted to be a financial adviser or a stock broker but the modules
open your eyes to other areas of economics.
When I came to Nottingham I really wanted to become part of the bigger community. I joined a
musical theatre group in a local town and got a job selling scarves in a shopping centre in the city.
On campus, I have just been voted in as captain for the Economics Society hockey team.
Theres so much to get involved in.
Top tip: Make sure you visit the universities youre interested in to get a feel for them. I thought
Nottingham would be built up, but the campus is so spacious and theres a real community feel.
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Nottingham definitely offers a good
work/life balance, which perhaps veers more
towards the latter! Nevertheless, the
Economics course here is definitely top notch.
I decided to incorporate econometrics into my
degree as learning about the forecasting of
stock prices and GDP figures really interests
me. I also enjoy macroeconomics modules,
where you analyse issues in an economic way
but on a grander scale, such as how
governments control economies.
I was president of the Economics Society thisyear, a real eye-opener of an experience in
terms of learning how to manage a team of
people and organise large scale events. We
have organised various careers events led by
employers such as the Big Four accounting
firms, consultancies, and investment banks,
which have shown how highly sought after
our economics graduates are. I myself have
managed to secure a corporate finance
summer internship with Deloitte in
my hometown of Hong Kong, which Im
really excited about.
Student profileColin Powrie (Hong Kong)BSc Economics and Econometrics,
second year
I chose Nottingham because it has a really
good reputation, is in the Times top 10 for
economics and is a really vibrant place.
When I came to visit on an open day I liked
it immediately.
Im really enjoying the course, particularly
macroeconomics, which looks at the big
picture. It looks at whole countries and how
you can apply economics when working out
world problems. The lecturers here are
incredibly knowledgeable and all
very different. Each module is quite specific
and each lecturer makes the best possibleuse of all the materials for that topic.
The library has recently been renovated
and it is very state-of-the-art. It has group
study rooms with plasma screens where
you can practise presentations.
I have so many ideas of what I want to do
in the future, I just cant decide on one.
Economics opens up so many opportunities
it doesnt lead to just one field, you can
do anything from investment banking,
academic work, accounting,
teaching, anything!
Student profileKsenia Luchkova (Russia)BSc Economics, second year
At Nottingham, you dont need maths A level
to study economics so I didnt feel intimidated
by the level of maths we would be studying.
I was quite surprised by the lack of
coursework involved in the Economics course;
nearly all the modules are assessed by exams,
but you have the option to choose modules
from other schools which involve coursework.
This means you can tailor the course to the
way you work and this year Ive chosen
modules from the Schools of Business
and Sociology.
The course really helps you to understandcurrent affairs and whats happening in the
country. When I hear things in the news I have
a picture of why theyre happening.
I always feel like the course is relevant to the
real world and to my future. The degree leads
to a diverse range of careers. You learn so
many skills and the mathematical aspect of
the course is really appealing to employers,
as is a degree from The University of
Nottingham.
Student profileFfion Thomson (UK)BA Economics, second year
I studied for the International Baccalaureate,
which is taught in English back home,
meaning I had the chance to attend a British
university. I came to Nottingham for an open
day and instantly fell in love with the campus.
I initially applied for the straight Economics
course, but Ive always been interested in
development and trade-related globalisation
so I transferred to International Economics.
Im loving the course. It covers everything Im
interested in. Lectures are very interesting.
The people that teach us are leading experts
in their field and they always have goodexamples at hand. There are lots of
extracurricular activities on offer too. I have
been using the Interfaculty Language Centre
to teach myself Spanish. I also play football
for my hall and I have joined the Amnesty
International Society.
When I finish my degree, Id like to work for
the World Bank, maybe in Africa. I want to do
something positive with my degree.
Student profileArne Vogler (Germany)BA International Economics, first year
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Applying fora place
Eligibility
We are looking for applicants with high
academic qualifications who will also bring
other qualities to help create a dynamic and
stimulating cohort of students.
We require A levels at AAA grades, not
including general studies. Applicants taking
four A levels will be asked for AAA/AABB.
Maths A level is only required for L140
Economics and Econometrics. For all our
courses, A level maths and economics are
preferred, but not required.
An A grade in GCSE maths is the minimum
requirement for all economics courses if you
are not taking AS or A2 maths.
We do not interview applicants. The selection
process is based entirely on the UCAS
application form.
International applications
We recruit around 35-40 international students atthe AAA/AAB grade level or equivalent. We have
students from over 25 different countries. Please
see below for requirements for some overseas
qualifications. For details on other qualifications,
please contact [email protected].
International 38 (including
Baccalaureate bonus points)
European Baccalaureate 85%
French Baccalaureate 15
Abitur 1.3
ISC/CBSE 85%
Apolytirion 17 plus two A
levels at grade A
Foundation courses 70%
English language qualifications
If you have not studied using the medium of
English, or studied English at a high level, you will
be asked to achieve the level of 7 in IELTS,
including 7 in Reading and Writing.
Related courses at Nottingham
GL11 Mathematics and Economics (visit the
School of Mathematical Sciences website -
www.maths.nottingham.ac.uk)
L1N2 Industrial Economics (visit the Business
Schools website - www.nottingham.ac.uk/business)
Before applying
It is important to find out as much as youcan about the course, the School and the
University before you apply. Our website
provides further details, but if you have any
other queries, please contact
There are plenty of opportunities to visit us
before you apply. The University has several
open days each year where you will be able
to take a tour of the campus, attend a
presentation about economics at Nottingham
and talk to staff and students about the course.
For further details of open days and campus
tours, see page 22.
Once you have received an offer, you will be
invited to a School of Economics UCAS visit day
in February or March.
If you are unable to attend any open days,
please contact Jo Morgan, who will be pleased
to arrange a separate visit.
Disability
If you have a disability, there are lots of ways wecan help you. We would advise you to contact us
before applying, to find out what kind of support
is available. The School of Economics has its own
disability officer, Dr Maria Montero
Finance
For information on finance or tuition fees, please
contact a member of the Student Fees team:
t: +44 (0)115 846 6770
Scholarships
For information on the various types of
scholarships and bursaries available, please visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/student-supportor
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Q. How much maths does the course involve?
A. As much or as little as you choose, beyond
the compulsory Quantitative Economics or
Mathematical Economics modules in the first twoyears. Although economics necessarily contains an
element of mathematics, you can choose the
more applied modules to make up your 120
credits if you wish. You would then graduate
with a BA rather than a BSc.
Q. What is the difference between a BA
and a BSc?
A. All L100 students begin the course on the
BA/BSc degree course. You do not choose
between these when you apply.
During your course you will be guided as to which
modules you will need to study in order to
graduate with a BSc, which merely means that
you have elected to take the more mathematicalmodules in years two and three. Those without A
level maths or equivalent can still graduate with
a BSc.
Q. I am not taking either maths or economics
at A level. Will that affect my chances of
getting an offer?
A. We do not ask students to have either maths or
economics at A level. However, maths is our
preferred subject and if we have more AAA
applicants than we can make offers to, this is
one of many factors we take into account when
distinguishing between applicants.
Frequently askedquestions
Q. Apart from AAA at A level, what else do
you look for in an applicant?
A. We take many other factors into consideration.
In no particular order, we look at the grade of the
fourth AS, your achievement at GCSE, sporting
excellence, musical interests, outside interests,
school responsibilities, etc. Your predicted
performance at A level is, however, the most
important factor.
Q. What happens if I receive an offer,
and then decide I want to defer?
A. If you have good reasons for deferring, eg a
relevant work placement or a valuable experience
abroad, then we would usually allow deferral.
Q. What if I have a disability?
A. The School welcomes students with disabilities
or special needs (such as dyslexia) and considers
their applications on the same academic grounds
as those of other students. The School has a
Disability Liaison Officer (please contact Dr Maria
Montero at [email protected]) anda range of support services designed to help you
during your studies.
Q. Once I have chosen my course, is there any
chance of changing it if I find its not the right
one for me?
A. It is possible to change course within the School
of Economics if you have good reason to do so.
For example, some students begin on the L100
Economics degree and switch into specialist
degrees such as Economics and Econometrics at
the end of the first year. Providing you have taken
the required modules, transfer is always possible.
Q. Will I have the chance to study abroad as
part of my course?
A. There are several ways to spend a semester
abroad, such as through Universitas 21 and at our
own campus in Malaysia. For further details, please
see the university website www.nottingham.ac.uk
Q. If I choose a course with very few students
on it, will I only get to meet a few people?
A. Because all economics students take the same
core modules, you will all have lectures together,
so there might be 250 students in the lecture
theatre. Optional modules will have fewer people
in the lectures, and tutorials are smaller still,
so there are plenty of opportunities to work in
small groups.
Q. Who will help me if I have any problems
at University?
A. There is a lot of help available should you need
it. Within the School, you will be allocated a
personal tutor in the first few days. You will usually
keep the same tutor for the whole of your courseand he/she will help you with any pastoral
concerns. Outside the School, there is a University
Counselling Service, trained to help you with any
problems you may have. Cripps Health Centre,
with which you will register when you arrive,
provides full dental and medical services.
Q. What can I do if I dont get the grades you
have asked for?
A. If you have just missed the grades, it is always
worth phoning us on results day to see what our
situation is. If we have any places available, we
might still be able to accept you.
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If youre considering applying to The University of
Nottingham you should try to attend one of theUniversity-wide open days, which are held in June
and September each year. Please visit the website
for further details and dates:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/opendays
UCAS visit days
All candidates who receive an offer are invited to
a School of Economics UCAS visit day, which is an
opportunity for you to see the School and the
University for yourself. These are held in February
and March. You will hear about the School and its
courses from members of academic staff, and they
will answer any questions you might have. Current
students will also be on hand to answer questions
and give you a tour of the campus.
Other visits
You are welcome to come to Nottingham at any
time (Monday to Friday) to have a look roundboth the School of Economics and our beautiful
campus. We'll do our best to answer any
questions you might have about the School and
the University. Please contact us a day or two
beforehand, and tell us what time you're thinking
of visiting.
Campus tour days
The Universitys Marketing Department runs
tours of University Park Campus on some
Wednesdays throughout the year. For further
information or to book a place, please contact
The Enquiry Centre:
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School of Economics
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University of Nottingham
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please contact:
The International Office
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