The course in general
How many contact hours do you have in the average week?
15 hours

Ideally, what 3/4 subjects would you recommend doing in order to be in the best position for your course?
For the two courses Business Economics and Economics, ideally the student would have an advantage if Economics, Maths, Business and English were previously studied.

Why did you decide to study your degree programme?
I previously enjoyed Economics in A-levels and this degree pulled in my other interest, the financial side to Business.

Describing your average day
Explain how your day is made up. For example, do you have labs/seminars/tutorials/lectures?
My usual day would begin after midday consisting of a full day of lectures followed by corresponding seminars the next day or later in the week, in order to go through independent study, seminar worksheets and participate in group discussions.

How much extra work/reading are you required to do out of lectures?
A fair amount. Students are expected to read further on lecture content for the proceeding seminars and to gain a comprehensive understanding of Economic theory and principles. Generally, the more you study, the better you do. Lots of students find a balance between studying and socialising and do well.

Is there anything else you think is relevant or that you would like to add in respect of your course?
The Business Economics Degree is virtually the same as the Economics degree, with only a difference of one module, out of six modules.

The best and worst parts of the course
What do you like best about your degree programme?
The Business Economics degree course really helps understand the global economic issues.

What do you like least about your degree programme?
The hours compared to other degrees, however, they were evidently essential to do well.

Academics and course content
What do you think of your university's academics and facilities?
Lecturers and tutors are good, very helpful and are easily contactable by email. The university is well facilitated with a good library. Computer catalogue and friendly staff make it easy to find books. 24-hour internet access proved extremely useful with a really good number of printers. They have recently renewed all the library chairs so they are more modern and clean looking, however, seats can sometimes be limited when lots of people are doing group work.

Explain how you expected your course to be and how it compares to how it actually is. Give an outline of the content of the course.
Handouts at the beginning of the year name compulsory and relevant textbooks, outline module content and deadlines to enable students to plan their studies. Most of the time you attend lectures then go through corresponding seminar worksheets in seminars, generally as a group.

ERASMUS scheme, study abroad and work placements
Have you studied on an ERASMUS or study abroad programme? Where did you go and what experience have you gained from your placement?
Yes, I went to Euromed Management School in Marseille, France, for a four-week summer school programme. I was able to experience amazing French culture, the different learning environment, to create an international network and live a beautiful city! Nottingham Trent has a partnership with the University so tuition fees were paid for. The application process was pretty simple and the parts where you have to arrange your own flights and other excursions with new friends, was a real learning experience and an incredible joy. There wasn't a moment I wasn't doing anything too! The French Student team from Euromed were excellent in integrating all of us. I feel that I can speak for all 43 students who attended the programme from around the world - we had the best time of out lives there, so far! I enjoyed every moment of it and I would defnitely recommend these study programmes abroad to future students.