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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

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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.

The Guardian University Guide 2008

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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)

UHY Hacker Young

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.

Claire Baker, BA Economics

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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.

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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

[email protected]

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

([email protected]).

Finance

For information on finance or tuition fees, please

contact a member of the Student Fees team:

t: +44 (0)115 846 6770

e: [email protected]

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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University-wide open days

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:

t: +44 (0)115 951 5559


Contacting us

This publication can be provided in alternative formats

including Braille, large print, audio, CD and disk.

If you require an alternative format, please contact us

(see above) to discuss your specific requirements.

For further information about the School

please contact:

Mrs Jo Morgan

Admissions and Publications Officer

School of Economics

Sir Clive Granger Building

University of Nottingham

Nottingham

NG7 2RD

t: +44 (0)115 951 5617

f: +44 (0)115 951 4159


For international student enquiries

please contact:

The International Office

t: +44 (0)115 951 5247

f: +44 (0)115 951 5155


w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/international

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For general undergraduate

enquiries contact:

The Enquiry CentreMarketing

The University of Nottingham

University Park

Nottingham

NG7 2RD

UK

t: +44 (0)115 951 5559f: +44 (0)115 846 8062


w: www.nottingham.ac.uk

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