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Course summary
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to pursue your passion for economics and immerse yourself in German culture? Do you want to gain a global perspective on your studies and enhance your career prospects? BA Economics with German is a four-year degree run in partnership with the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures. You’ll cover a diverse range of subjects including macroeconomics, microeconomics, mathematics, statistics, economic history, developmental and behavioural economics. You’ll become proficient in German through modules that develop your existing language skills. Tailor your career interests with a wide range of optional modules. You'll spend your third year studying in Germany. The perfect opportunity to apply your language and economic skills in a real-world setting. You'll graduate with the practical skills, knowledge and confidence needed to stand out to potential employers as you start your career. Our graduates are highly sought after in a variety of sectors. These include investment banking, accountancy, government departments and much more. Be a part of shaping our global future. Our successful alumni work at top organisations such as the Bank of America, Barclays, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Oxfam and the World Bank.
Modules
Your first year will see you cover the foundations of microeconomics and macroeconomics. You will also choose between econometrics and quantitative economics, depending on your mathematical ability. You'll also complete a full-year module to develop and build your use of the German language. During your second year, you will build on your knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics and strengthen your knowledge of either econometric theory or applied econometrics. Two‑thirds of this year will focus on economics, and the remainder will develop your understanding of Germany as well as your language skills. You will spend your third year studying abroad and/or on a work placement in Göttingen, Mannheim or Magdeburg in Germany. You will get the opportunity to broaden your horizons and enhance your employability by experiencing another culture. Teaching is typically in German. For your final year you will return to Nottingham. Your economics studies will focus on a dissertation and some optional modules, while you refine your newly fluent language skills in a final language module and your choice from a list of optional modules.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L1R2
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A*AA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*DD
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - AAAAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A
Extended Project - Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M1
European Baccalaureate - 85% LIBF Diploma in Financial Studies grade A, must be combined with A-Level grades A*A. GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £24300* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| International | £24300* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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