MSc Economics at Nottingham Trent University

MSc at Nottingham Business School, City Campus, giving an in-depth understanding of economic concepts, principles and techniques applied to contemporary real-world issues. Students work with economic tools in the Business Lab trading environment and complete an experiential project, either a consultancy experience project or a business research project, in semester three.

Faculty: Nottingham Business School  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years with work placement  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Principles of Economics, Using Quantitative Data in Economic Analysis and Behavioural Applications in Economics and Finance, across three semesters with professional development and an optional placement year. Most core modules run over four weeks (three teaching weeks and one assessment week); assessment uses reports, financial analyses, presentations and research projects.

Career pathways

Roles in the public, private and third sectors such as Consultant, Economic Researcher, Investor Relations Manager, Banking Supervisor and Financial Analyst.

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