Duration:3 Years
Intakes:September
Campus:University of Nottingham Malaysia
Level of Study:Degree
Faculty:School of Economics The University of Nottingham Malaysia
Course Code:UNM/KPM-JPT(R/314/6/0023)9/24
About this course
Following a similar structure to BSc Economics, this programme 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 programme, but there is also ample opportunity to take modules offered by other schools in the University. 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.
Total Course Fees
RM48,900 per year (local), RM57,000 per year (International)
For scholarship and tuition fee enquiries please e-mail study@nottingham.edu.my for more details.
Subject Listing
Typical Core Modules
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.
Typical core modules
- Economic Integration 1 and 2
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Quantitative Economics
Typical Core Module
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. You can apply to spend a semester on exchange.
Typical core modules
- Applied Econometrics 1 and 2
- International Trade
- Macroeconomic Theory
- Microeconomic Theory
Typical optional modules
- Development Economics
- Experimental and Behavioural Economics
- Financial Economics
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
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:
A Level |
BBB, excluding critical thinking and general studies |
IB Diploma |
30 points with 5,5,5 at Higher Level and 5 points in mathematics at Higher level or 6 points at Standard Level |
STPM |
B+B+B+ excluding Pengajian Am |
UEC |
2 As and 3 B3s, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language |
SAM or other Australian matriculations |
ATAR 86 (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects) |
Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) |
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. |
Advance Placement (AP) |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
| 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. | |
International Student Only
International students: Please contact University of Nottingham for more information +6 03 8924 8000 or refer to link https://www.nottingham.edu.my/Study/How-to-apply/how-to-apply.aspx
Scholarships Available (Applicable for 2020 intakes only)
Please refer below for scholarship eligibility:
Scholarship Amount
SPM / O-Levels Required
RM12,450 *
8 A+/A and above
RM5,000 **
7 A+/A or 8 A+/A/A-
RM4,000 **
6 A+/A or 7 A+/A/A-
RM2,000 **
5 A+/A or 6 A+/A/A-
Candidates are required to achieve A+/A in English and 3 out of these 4 subjects (Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry).
* The scholarship value will be deducted across 3 semesters.
** The scholarship value will be deducted from Semester 2 only.
