BSc Economics

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(R2/314/6/0022)10/24

About this course

Offering you the flexibility to tailor your module choice to your interests, this programme provides a solid grounding in a wide range of techniques and skills sought after by employers. Macroeconomics, microeconomics, mathematics and statistics form the core of the degree. You will have the flexibility to select modules offered by other schools across the University.

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

Providing you with a solid grounding in introductory economic theory and mathematics/statistics, your first year of study will focus on the relevance of such methods to the study of economic questions of cultural, political and social importance.

  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Microeconomics
  • Quantitative Economics

Typical optional modules Economic Integration 1 and 2

Typical Core Modules

You will develop your analytical skills and knowledge of the core disciplines of economics and quantitative methods, as well as the major sub-disciplines of economics. You can apply to spend a semester on exchange.

Typical core modules

  • Applied Econometrics 1 and 2
  • Macroeconomic Theory
  • Microeconomic Theory

Typical optional modules

  • Development Economics
  • Experimental and Behavioural Economics
  • Financial Economics
  • International Trade

Typical Core Modules

In your final year you will examine the major themes in economics at an advanced level and build on the topics covered in previous years. Under the guidance of an academic, you’ll also undertake a year-long dissertation on a topic of your choice and will gain experience of the research process.

Typical core modules

  • Economics Dissertation

Typical optional modules

  • Advanced Development Economics
  • Advanced Experimental and Behavioural Economics
  • Advanced Financial Economics
  • Advanced International Trade 1 and 2
  • Advanced Microeconomics
  • International Money and Macroeconomics

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 Standard or Higher 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 at least 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.
University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation Successful completion of any foundation programme and meeting mathematics requirements
In addition to the entry requirements listed above, those who have taken SPM/GCSE/IGCSE/High School Diploma or equivalent must have grade B in mathematics or grade C in UEC mathematics.

 

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic):

6.5 (no elements below 6.0)

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.

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.

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

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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.