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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Industrial Economics with a Placement Year

University of Nottingham

(4.1)
264 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Industrial Economics with a Placement Year course at University of Nottingham.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,A

See below for GCSE and English requirements.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
EU£24,700 per year (provisional)
International£24,700 per year (provisional)

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: L1ND

Here's what University of Nottingham says about its Industrial Economics with a Placement Year course.

How can companies remain competitive in a crowded marketplace?

How do they decide how much to invest in research and development? How do regulatory systems impact profit margins, innovation and growth?

Our BSc Industrial Economics will uncover the answers to these questions and more, giving you an understanding of the complex relationships between economics and global business practices. You will examine a company, take an in-depth look at its structure, markets, competitors and external economic environment.

You can follow your interests and career aspirations by selecting from a wide range of optional modules alongside your core subjects.

By undertaking a Placement Year you will receive additional workshops in your first and second years, alongside professional advice from our dedicated Placements Team.

You will spend year three in industry applying your skills in real world business environments.

You can apply for placements available to students on your course or can agree your own placement with an appropriate company. During your placement year, you remain fully registered with the University, with regular meetings with our dedicated Placements Team.

Our Placements Team, and Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout this entire process. For further information visit the Business School placements website or contact [email protected] to find out more.

Please note: In order to undertake an optional placement year, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet any requirements specified by the placement host. There is no guarantee that you will be able to undertake an placement as part of your course

Why choose this course?

  • Four-year option - available as a four-year programme including a placement year

  • Accredited by Chartered Insurance Institute

  • Study abroad - opportunities to study abroad at the university's campuses in China or Malaysia or in locations such as Australia, Sweden and the USA

  • Gain digital skills - industry-recognised Microsoft and SAP certifications at significant discounts from the open market rate

  • Close to the top employers - development and employability programmes bring you closer to top employers, including Deloitte, HSBC, PwC and Unilever

  • Triple accredited - Nottingham University Business School is EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB accredited and recognised as an ICAEW Partner in Learning

Source: University of Nottingham

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Nottingham University Business School

Location

University Park Campus | Nottingham

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• Management studies

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/course/Industrial-Economics-BSc

University of Nottingham reviews

(4.1)
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Nvr experienced it

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I definitely need to take loans

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Hard to fit in as an intl student

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Modern, but noway as comparable as Singaporean unis

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Nottingham students who took the Industrial Economics with a Placement Year course - or another course in the same subject area.

Management studies

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

81%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

69%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

73%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

84%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

85%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

75%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

76%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

78%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

79%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

60%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

85%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

80%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

79%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

85%

med

How well organised is your course?

90%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

91%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

68%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

82%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

79%

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

83%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

84%

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Student information

See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Industrial Economics with a Placement Year or another course from the same subject area.

Management studies
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female33%Male67%
Where students come from
International24%UK76%
Student performance
2:1 or above72%
Number of students1,730
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
EconomicsA
MathematicsA
Business StudiesA
PsychologyB
GeographyA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Industrial Economics with a Placement Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Nottingham graduates across each of those subject areas.

Business and management
Management studies

Graduate statistics

81%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

92%

In work, study or other activity

77%

Say it fits with future plans

54%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

38%

Finance Professionals

21%

Business and public service associate professionals

7%

Administrative occupations

6%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Graduate statistics

82%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

92%

In work, study or other activity

74%

Say it fits with future plans

44%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

28%

Business and public service associate professionals

28%

Finance Professionals

8%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

6%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Nottingham graduates who took Industrial Economics with a Placement Year - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£30.7k

First year after graduation

£42.3k

Third year after graduation

£50k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Industrial Economics with a Placement Year.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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