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Economics with International Finance and Banking BA

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Economics with International Finance and Banking BA

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 13,900

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Nottingham Trent University

    Nottingham Trent University got its start as the Nottingham Government School of Design in 1843. In 1975, that school as well as the Nottingham College of Education at Clifton and the Nottingham Regional College were merged as Trent Polytechnic. The name was changed to Nottingham Trent University in 1992 when the Further and Higher Education […]

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    Course Summary

    Nottingham Trent University’s BA program in Economics with International Finance and Banking uses the core concepts of Economics to give context to the advanced business, finance and banking skills you’ll learn over the next 3-4 years.

    You’ll learn how to analyse financial instruments, as well as understanding the tools, strategies and best practices of strategy, planning and decision making in the financial context. You’ll also gain familiarity with the tools and applications of economics and finance at NTU’s advanced Trading room Facility.

    This course includes the opportunity to take a year’s placement or to study abroad. Either option cannot fail to improve your CV and to give you a crucial edge over every other hopeful applicant in the job market.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    Year 1 Modules:

    • Economic Policy in Context
    • Economics for Business, Finance and International Development
    • Personal and Academic Development
    • Principles of Macroeconomics
    • Principles of Microeconomics
    • Quantitative Methods for Economists

    Year 2 Modules:

    Term 1:

    • Econometrics
    • Intermediate Macroeconomics
    • Intermediate Microeconomics
    • Survey Research and Analysis for Business

    Term 2:

    You may opt out of the taught modules listed below in favour of one of NTU’s Unique Opportunities Initiatives.

    • Economics of International Banking
    • Employment and Enterprise
    • Global Financial Markets

    Placement / Study Abroad year (optional)

    Though some students do not engage in a placement or overseas study year, it is highly recommended as a chance to apply your new skills in the real world or to gain a crucial global perspective on banking and finance. It will also make your CV stand out in those competitive job interviews.

    Year 3 Modules:

    • Contemporary Economic Perspectives
    • Developments in Economic Theory
    • Econometric Theory
    • International Finance and Banking
    • Investment and Portfolio Management
    • Leadership and Employability
    • Money and Risk
    • Research Project

    Learning & Teaching

    NTU places emphasis on three elements in teaching this economics degree – developing your qualitative and quantitative analysis skills, giving you the ability to apply theory to real world events and issues, and exposing you to a wide range of economic concepts and perspectives. In addition, you’ll gain practical skills in Nottingham’s unique Trading Room facility which accurately simulated the shares trading experience.

    Career Possiblities

    Incredibly, 100% of NTUs economics graduates were either employed or pursuing higher degrees within 6 months of graduation according to the DLHE for the 2016/2017 year. They have gone on to become Sales Assistants, Fraud Coordinators, Junior Auditor Assistants, Market Analysts and Risk Analysts for organisations like Lloyds, Deutsche Bank and Next.

    Entry Credit

    Entry Requirements for UK and EU-nationals

    Applicants for this BA degree program must have achieved 3 A Levels at BBB or better. Note that A Levels in General Studies may not be applied. Other academic certifications at a similar level can also be accepted.

    Entry Requirements for overseas (non-EU) students

    Overseas students must have achieved an equivalent level of academic accreditation to EU and UK students. A list of the overseas accreditations accepted can be found here.

    You must also prove your fluency in the English language. Details on that requirement can be found here.

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