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Economics with German 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 German culture? Do you want to gain a global perspective on your studies and enhance your career prospects?

BA Economics with German 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 German 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 studying in Germany. 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

German 1: Beginners

Mandatory

Year 1

German 1

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

German 2 - Beginners

Mandatory

Year 2

German 2

Mandatory

Year 2

Introduction to Literary Translation

Mandatory

Year 2

Leben und Arbeiten in Deutschland: Introduction to Contemporary Germany

Mandatory

Year 2

Principles of Macroeconomics

Mandatory

Year 2

Principles of Microeconomics

Optional

Year 2

Exploring the German Archive: Ideology and State in Newspaper Cuttings and Family Papers

Optional

Year 2

History of German language from early beginnings to the present day

Optional

Year 2

Introduction to Literary Translation

Optional

Year 2

National Socialist Germany

Optional

Year 2

Reason and its Rivals: From Kant to Freud

Optional

Year 2

The Language of German Media - Linguistic and Journalistic Perspectives

Optional

Year 2

Life and Demise of the GDR

Mandatory

Year 3

Year abroad

Mandatory

Year 4

Dissertation

Mandatory

Year 4

German 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

Economic Policy Analysis I

Optional

Year 4

Economic Policy Analysis II

Optional

Year 4

'Heimat' in the German Cinema

Optional

Year 4

International Money and Macroeconomics

Optional

Year 4

Microeconometric Methods

Optional

Year 4

Mythology in German Literature

Optional

Year 4

Numerical Methods in Economics

Optional

Year 4

Twentieth Century German Theatre: From Avant-garde to Virtual World

Optional

Year 4

Widerstand und Opposition in der DDR

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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 Monday 3 February 2025. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

University undergraduate student Cole Pearce studying in Nightingale Hall accommodation's library, University Park. November 5th 2021.

The best thing about my course is the broad range of topics it covers over both microeconomics and macroeconomics. I have enjoyed applying the knowledge learnt in seminars and in my current dissertation research.

Francesca Hollin

BA Economics with German

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Economics with German at University of Nottingham, the

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Open Day June 2022