Economics and International Economics BSc

IB score: 36 Points overall or 766 in 3 HL certificates IB requirements:

IBDP 36 points overall or 766 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. Alternatively, IBDP 34 points including HL Mathematics or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Mathematics.

GCSE maths 7 (A) or above OR 6 in standard level or 4 in higher level maths - higher level maths preferred

6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)

English language requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.

GCSEs: Maths grade 7 (A) or above, unless taking it at A level; and GCSE English grade 4 (C) or above

General studies, leisure studies, and global perspectives and research

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements apply to 2026 entry.

A levels

A*AA/A*A*B (AAA/A*AB if you have an A in mathematics)

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:

• Access to HE Diploma
• Advanced Diploma
• BTEC HND/HNC
• BTEC Extended Diploma
  

This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

RQF BTEC Nationals

• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in business, construction, engineering or science D*DD
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in engineering or science, or combined with A level mathematics D*D plus A level grade A (BTEC's in business, construction or ICT DD plus A level grade A*)
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in engineering or science, or combined with A level maths D plus two A levels grades AA (all other subjects D plus two A levels grades A*A)
  

Access to HE Diploma

Applications are assessed on an individual basis. Where an offer is made, our standard requirements are:

• 42 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 3 Level 3 credits at Merit
  

Notes for applicants

We are looking for students who have the ability and motivation to benefit from our courses, and who will make a valued contribution to the department and the university. Candidates for full-time admission are considered on the basis of their UCAS application.

When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the course and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors additional to, and in some cases instead of, formal exam results.

Selection of those applicants will be based upon a combination of the candidate's academic record and an assessment of all the information provided in their UCAS application, their academic reference and their personal statement.

Mature students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.