| Course Description | Following a similar structure to BSc Economics, this course is particularly suitable if you are interested in studying international trade and international aspects of financial economics.
It will provide you with core training in economics, combined with a special focus on a range of aspects of international economics, including international trade and monetary economics, in which the school has a worldwide reputation.
Modules in international economics form a significant element of this course, but there is also ample opportunity to take modules offered by other schools in the University. As with the BSc Economics degree, there are two quantitative pathways through the degree: econometric theory or quantitative economics (applied econometrics).
As a graduate, you will have a thorough knowledge of economic theory and how it is applied to the real world, particularly in relation to international trade, monetary economics and globalisation. You will also be familiar with the key analytical techniques that economists use in practice.
Year one
In your first year, you will study the core of BSc Economics with additional modules in the economics of integration, focusing on the key principles and the largest customs union in the world: the European Union. If you have A level maths, you may choose either econometrics or quantitative economics and will take a year-long study skills module to ensure that your transition to university study is smooth.
Year two
This year will help develop your knowledge of the theoretical framework for international trade and money, including topics such as globalisation, off?shoring, monetary policy and the business cycle.
There is a choice of quantitative pathways and those who wish to emphasise the international dimension of their degree can apply to spend a semester of their second year studying abroad, taking similar modules to your counterparts back in Nottingham or expanding your knowledge through other options.
Year three
Modules in international economics typically occupy half of your final year. Pitched at an advanced level, they cover a range of theoretical and applied topics in monetary economics, international trade and macroeconomics.
Under the guidance of your academic tutor, you will also undertake a year-long dissertation on a topic of your choice. Optional modules reflect the research specialisms of academic staff and make up around one-third of the final year. You can choose from those offered by the School of Economics or elsewhere in the University. |
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| Curriculum | Year one
Typical core modules
Economic Integration
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Introduction to Microeconomics
Quantitative Economics
Year two
Typical core modules
International Trade
Macroeconomic Theory
Microeconomic Theory
Applied Econometrics 1 and 2
Typical optional modules:
Development Economics
Experimental and Behavioural Economics
Financial Economics
Year three
Typical core modules
Advanced International Trade 1 and 2
Economics Dissertation
Typical optional modules:
Advanced Development Economics
Advanced Financial Economics
Advanced Microeconomics
Advanced Experimental and Behavioural Economics
International Money and Macroeconomics
Topics in Econometrics |
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| Entry Requirements |
Entry requirements
A Level
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BBB, excluding critical thinking and general studies |
IB Diploma
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30 points with 5,5,5 at Higher Level and 5 points in mathematics at Higher level or 6 points at Standard Level |
STPM
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B+B+B+ excluding Pengajian Am |
UEC
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2 As and 3 B3s, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language |
SAM or other Australian matriculations
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ATAR 86 (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects) |
Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
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80% average based on 6 subjects with 60% in Calculus and Vectors and 70% in Mathematics of Data Management
Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University's requirements.
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Advance Placement (AP)
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4,4,4 in relevant subjects. Applicants taking non-preferred subjects may be made an offer across more than three subjects at Advanced Placement level. |
Diploma - Other Institutions
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Acceptance to the second year is on a case by case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.3 (out of 4) or 70% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme |
Foundation - Other Institutions
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Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.3 (out of 4) or 70% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme |
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation
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Sucessfull completion of any Foundation programme and meeting mathematics requirement. |
In addition to the entry requirements listed above, those who have taken SPM/GCSE/IGCSE/High School Diploma or equivalent must have grade A in mathematics.
We strongly encourage all interested students to apply. Our students come to us with a diverse range of qualifications and we also consider applicants' personal statement, references and interview performance (if you have one) when making a decision. The only way for us to fully determine eligibility is through the submission of a completed application.
English language requirements
| IELTS (Academic): |
6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element) |
| TOEFL (iBT): |
87 (minimum 20 in speaking and 19 in all other elements) |
| GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: |
grade C |
| GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: |
grade C |
| PTE (Academic): |
62 (with no less than 55 in each element) |
| SPM: |
grade A- |
| 1119 (GCE-O Level): |
grade B |
| GCSE O-Level: |
grade C |
| IGCSE (first language): |
grade C |
| IGCSE (second language): |
grade B |
| MUET: |
Band 4 |
| UEC: |
grade A2 |
| IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): |
4 points |
| IB English B (Higher Level): |
4 points |
| IB English B (Standard Level): |
5 points |
| IELTS ,TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results. |
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| Career Prospects | Economics graduates from The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus have been recruited by commercial banks such as Alliance Bank, CIMB, Citibank, HSBC, OCBC, Royal Bank of Scotland, UOB, multinational companies such as Frank Knight, Frost & Sullivan,GlaxoSmithKline, IBM, KPMG, PwC, as well as policy institutes such as Asia Strategy and Leadership Institute, Bank Negara Malaysia and IDEAS.
In addition, a substantial fraction of our graduates are pursuing their master anddoctoral studies around the world, as our three-year honours degree is internationally recognised for entry into postgraduate programmes of renown universities around the world, including the London School of Economics, University College London and the University of Warwick. |
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