BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Newcastle University

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics grade A or 7 required if not taken at A or AS Level. Please see the 'Additional information on GCSEs' section in the drop down below. IB: 34 points. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. Standard Level Mathematics and English (Language and/or Literature) required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Please see the 'Additional information on GCSEs' section in the drop down below. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Overall DDD. Business-related subjects preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade A or 7 required. Please see 'Additional information on GCSEs'. Scottish Highers: AAABB at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade A (or grade 1 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade B in the Higher in Maths is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. Please see 'Additional information on GCSEs'. GCSEs: Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required. These must include Mathematics (minimum grade A or 7) or equivalent.