Universities China University of Nottingham Ningbo China Courses BSc (Hons) Economics

BSc (Hons) Economics
at University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Ningbo, China

Tuition Fee ¥ 110,000
Country Rank#145
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

The course is based on an equivalent programme at Nottingham, UK (L100 Economics). However, it will span four years rather than three to incorporate a Preliminary year which will predominantly cover English language skills.

The course provides training in the principles of economics and their application, knowledge about the workings of the economy, skills for the constructive use of that knowledge in a range of settings, analytical skills and an ability to develop simplifying frameworks for studying the real world.

The main aims of a degree programme in Economics are as follows:

To provide training in the principles of economics and their application
To stimulate students intellectually through the study of economics and to lead them to appreciate its application to a range of problems and its relevance in a variety of contexts
To provide a firm foundation of knowledge about the workings of the economy and to develop the relevant skills for the constructive use of that knowledge in a range of settings
To develop in students the ability to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to the solution of theoretical and applied problems in economics
To equip students with appropriate tools of analysis to tackle issues and problems of economic policy
To develop in students, through the study of economics, a range of transferable skills that will be of value in employment and self-employment
To provide students with analytical skills and an ability to develop simplifying frameworks for studying the real world.
To provide students with the knowledge and skill base, from which they can proceed to further studies in Economics, related areas or in multi-disciplinary areas that involve Economics

Course Content
The degree is offered as a three or four-year programme depending on your entry qualification.
- For domestic students the course structure follows the Chinese higher education system and is based on a four-year program.
- For international students, with relevant qualifications, the course structure follows the UK higher education system and is based on a three-year program.
Entry Requirement
Depending on your academic and English language qualifications, you may be eligible for a traditional three-year degree programme, or a four-year programme with a preliminary year enabling you to gain the subject-specific knowledge and skills required to embark on degree-level studies.

If you are a mainland Chinese student, your Gaokao score should be in the first division as a minimum requirement, and your English test score should be no less than 115/150. For more details, please check the Chinese version prospectus.

English language requirements
If your first language is not English or your entry qualification was not obtained in the English medium (from an approved institution), then you are required to provide evidence of your proficiency in English. Minimum English score requirements are
- IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in writing) – eligible for the three-year programme;
- IELTS 5.5 (no less than 5.0 in any element) – eligible for the four-year programme;
- PTE Academic 71 (minimum 65) – eligible for the three-year programme;
- PTE Academic 59 (minimum 53) – eligible for the four-year programme.
Minimum age requirements
You should be at least 18 years of age on admission to the University. The date of "admission" is defined as the first day of September in the relevant academic year. This requirement may be waived on an individual basis if your parents or guardians give their written agreement in advance to additional safeguards and requirements. Visit here for more information.
Fees & Scholarships
- Mainland Chinese students - 100,000 RMB / year
- Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan students - 100,000 RMB / year
- International students - 110,000 RMB / year
Career Prospect
Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Throughout your time with us, our Career Development Office can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.

Companies that hire our graduates including the world's largest accounting and consulting firm, Central Bank, Investment bank, Asset Management Company, Market research institutions, Management services, Government economic and statistical services, etc.

An economics graduate from UNNC is highly sought after in the job market and is well-placed to progress to graduate study.

88% of our undergraduates enter Masters courses, mainly overseas.
71% of our undergraduates go to the world's top 100 universities, including Chicago, Oxford, LSE etc.

Cost Of Studying At University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BSc (Hons) Economics at University of Nottingham Ningbo China