Undergraduate student reading an economics textbook, Monica Partridge building

A day in the life of an economics student

Obtaining sufficient information is crucial to making the best choice for your desired course and university.

Experience the student life

Making the right decision about which course and university to attend is a significant choice, so it's essential to have as much information as possible to help you choose wisely. To give you a better idea of what to expect from your studies, we have asked one of our current economics students to describe their typical day.

This will give you a sense of what a day in the life of an economics student at Nottingham is like. By understanding what a student's daily routine might be like, you can get a better idea of whether this particular course and university are the right fit for you. Ultimately, our goal is to help you make the right decision about your education and future career.

Here at the University of Nottingham, the quality of our learning experience is of upmost importance – we have world leading academics and researchers alongside best in class courses, modules and facilities.

Did you know, our Economics course is ranked 2nd in the UK for boosting graduate salaries, with economics graduates earning an average of £8,810 more than expected five years after graduation (The Economist British University Rankings 2017).

Join Karan as he takes you with him, from his commute, an engagement for an economic policy analysis lecture, and even his extracurricular meet-up.

Karan shares a typical day in the life of an economics student at the University of Nottingham. Check out Karan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKdulj-HSisxVYz4ZqY54_Q

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