BAEconomics with International Trade and Development

Study location	United Kingdom, Nottingham
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	LL18

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS 6.5.; TOEFL iBT (taken outside the UK) with an overall score of 83; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced) grade C

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	ntu.ac.uk/..national-trade-and-development

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

What will I study?
Year One

Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Quantitative Methods for Economists
Economics in Graduate Occupations
Economic History and Thought
Introductory Finance for Economists
Year Two

First six months

All students will study core modules.

Economic Principles and Applications I
Econometrics
Economics of International Growth and Development
Second six months

Full-time students choose one from:

Study abroad
Enterprise project
Community project
Internship
Taught modules (see below)
Placement students and full-time students that have selected taught modules above will study:

Economic Principles and Applications II
China and the Global Economy
Plus one optional module from:

Applied Economics
Management Accounting for Decision Making
Year Three
Placement Year for students on four year course. Students also have the option to spend the year studying abroad with a partner institution, or combing studying abroad and working.

Final year

Leadership and Employability
Research Project
Developments in Economic Theory
Economics of International Trade
Jean Monnet Europe and the World Economy
Plus one optional module from:

Contemporary Economic Perspectives
Corporate Governance and Fraud Risk Management
Econometric Methods

Career opportunities

What are my employability prospects?
93% of our graduates are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving (Latest DLHE Survey Undergraduate results 2012 / 13).

Data regularly shows that economics graduates can expect to be highly valued by employers, and graduates with an economics degree typically enjoy some of the highest starting salaries of any new graduate*. This is because an economics graduate brings a distinctive perspective to an organisation. Economists are also regarded as great problem-solvers, highly analytical, numerate and able to make sense of large amounts of often complex information. This means that, in addition to roles as professional economists in private and public sector organisations, our graduates gain employment in a variety of fields.

Many recent graduates are working as analysts across finance, energy, retail and information technology sectors, with some securing management responsibility. In addition, our graduates also work successfully in other fields including education, recruitment and event management.

Our economics graduates are also sought after by well-known employers from across the country, with past graduates securing positions at companies such as Barclays, E.ON, Mars Corporation, Next, KPMG, Weetabix and Experian.

*Complete University Guide – HESA 2012-13

Helping you find your feet after university
Throughout University and following graduation, we will continue to support you, by providing a number of services that will help kick-start your career.

Our Employability Team is here to inspire and enhance every stage of your career planning, and as a graduate of NTU, you will be able to access their services for three years after your course has finished.

Services they provide include:

finding placements, internships and part-time work
pursuing self-employment
taking gap years and time out
getting into volunteering
providing advice on further study.