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Economics with French BA

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to pursue your passion for economics and immerse yourself in French culture? Do you want to gain a global perspective on your studies and enhance your career prospects?

BA Economics with French is a four-year degree run in partnership with the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures. You’ll cover a diverse range of subjects including macroeconomics, microeconomics, mathematics, statistics, economic history, developmental and behavioural economics. You’ll become proficient in French through modules that develop your existing language skills.

Tailor your career interests with a wide range of optional modules. You'll spend your third year either studying in France. The perfect opportunity to apply your language and economic skills in a real-world setting. You'll graduate with the practical skills, knowledge and confidence needed to stand out to potential employers as you start your career.

Our graduates are highly sought after in a variety of sectors. These include investment banking, accountancy, government departments and much more.

Be a part of shaping our global future. Our successful alumni work at top organisations such as the Bank of America, Barclays, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Oxfam and the World Bank.

Indicative modules

Mandatory

Year 1

Current Economic Issues

Mandatory

Year 1

Foundations of Economics

Mandatory

Year 1

French 1

Mandatory

Year 1

French 1: Beginners

Mandatory

Year 1

Introduction to French and Francophone Studies

Mandatory

Year 1

The Politics of Economics and the Economics of Politicians

Optional

Year 1

Mathematical Economics and Econometrics

Optional

Year 1

Mathematical Economics and Statistical Methods

Optional

Year 1

Quantitative Economics

Mandatory

Year 2

Applied Econometrics I

Mandatory

Year 2

Applied Econometrics II

Mandatory

Year 2

French 2

Mandatory

Year 2

French 2 - Beginners

Mandatory

Year 2

Introduction to French and Francophone Studies

Mandatory

Year 2

Principles of Macroeconomics

Mandatory

Year 2

Principles of Microeconomics

Optional

Year 2

Art and Contemporary Visual Culture in France

Optional

Year 2

Contemporary Francophone Cinema and Social Issues

Optional

Year 2

Enlightenment Literature: An Introduction

Optional

Year 2

French Cinema: The New Wave

Optional

Year 2

Huit Tableaux: Art and Politics in Nineteenth-Century France (1799-1871)

Optional

Year 2

Introduction to Contemporary Science Fiction

Optional

Year 2

Literature and Politics in Modern France

Optional

Year 2

Nineteenth Century French Narrative

Optional

Year 2

On Location: Cinematic Explorations of Contemporary France

Optional

Year 2

Varieties of French

Mandatory

Year 3

Year abroad

Mandatory

Year 4

Dissertation in Economics

Mandatory

Year 4

French 3

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Development Economics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Econometric Theory

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Experimental and Behavioural Economics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Financial Economics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Industrial Economics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced International Trade I

Optional

Year 4

Advanced International Trade II

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Labour Economics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Macroeconomics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Mathematical Economics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Microeconomics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Monetary Economics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Public Economics

Optional

Year 4

Contemporary Representations of Travel

Optional

Year 4

Economic Policy Analysis I

Optional

Year 4

Economic Policy Analysis II

Optional

Year 4

International Money and Macroeconomics

Optional

Year 4

La République Gaullienne: 1958 to 1969

Optional

Year 4

Microeconometric Methods

Optional

Year 4

Numerical Methods in Economics

Optional

Year 4

People and Propaganda: Representing the French Revolution

Optional

Year 4

Subtitling and Dubbing from French into English

Optional

Year 4

The Everyday in Contemporary Literature and Thought

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About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Wednesday 4 September 2024. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

The majority of teaching is delivered through lectures, tutorials, seminars and computer laboratory classes.

We aim to provide a learning environment that will enrich your life and live up to the ideal of a global education. You will engage directly in our common pursuit of cutting-edge, policy relevant and curiosity-driven research.

Economists study the world around them by applying both mathematical and statistical methods. You will be required to learn both to ensure you have the most up to date skills.

The final year dissertation module provides you with the opportunity to complete an independent research project on a topic of your choice. Under the guidance of a dissertation tutor, you will gain experience of the research process and a range of skills that will enhance your academic profile and CV.

Teaching methods

  • Computer labs
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops

During each semester you will be examined on the modules you have taken. With the exception of the dissertation in the third year (which is a coursework assessment), modules typically have exam-based assessment at the end of the semester (or year), and some have seminar or essay-based elements, including group work. 

Assessment methods

  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Examinations
  • Presentation
  • Group presentation
  • Group exercise

You will have at least the following hours of timetabled contact a week through lectures, seminars, tutorials, computer classes and supervisions.

  • Year one: minimum of 12 hours
  • Year two: minimum of 10 hours
  • Final year: minimum of 8 hours

You will also be expected to engage in substantial independent study.

Your year spent abroad will allow you to perfect your command of the French language. The international experience you gain will help you develop a distinctive CV that proves you are resourceful and adaptable. Students with language skills are highly sought-after by employers.

Our economics graduates gain a range of specialist and transferable skills, including the ability to grasp complex economic concepts, both mathematical and philosophical. This will enable you to have a lucrative career in a wide variety of fields such as government, international agencies, private sector organisations or education.

A study from the Department for Education and Institute for Fiscal Studies has found that studying economics at university significantly increases the average earnings of graduates.

If you want more inspiration on where an economics degree can take you, listen to our Econverse Podcast. Current students interview inspirational guests from the University of Nottingham and beyond, to provide valuable insights into their life after graduation.  

Graduate destinations

Our graduates go into a wide variety of careers, including investment banking, accountancy, mergers and acquisitions, and stock and bond trading.

Recent graduates now work at organisations such as the Bank of America, Barclays, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Oxfam and the World Bank.

Average starting salary and career progression

89.80% of undergraduates from the School of Economics secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £33,841.

HESA Graduate Outcomes (2017-2021 cohorts). The Graduate Outcomes % is calculated using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham 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 Careers and Employability Service 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.

The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, High Fliers Research).

A unique selling point of the course is that economics makes up two thirds of the degree, which means that you become just as qualified in quantitative economics and methods as other straight economics students, whilst still coming out of university fluent in French

Hannah Cousins

BA Economics with French

Course data

Open Day June 2022