BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance at Newcastle University

Programme overview

This degree will prepare you for a career in financial management and economics, with the skills and knowledge sought by employers across the globe. Our Economics and Finance BSc Honours degree develops your understanding of modern economics and key finance topics. You'll gain the skills that are critical to success in the finance and economics sectors.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: Newcastle University Business School | Duration: Full time: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll develop your understanding of core economics topics within micro and macroeconomics. You'll learn about the principles of accounting and finance. Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Financial Accounting, Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance, Statistical Methods for Economics, Mathematics for Economics, Economic Analysis, Economic Applications, Introductory Mathematical Methods for Economics, NCL Edge - Economics and Finance Stage 1, Academic Tutoring, Placement and Study Abroad Info Sessions (Stage 1), Responsible Corporate Finance, Econometric Analysis, Microeconomic Analysis, Macroeconomic Analysis.

Career pathways

Our Economics and Finance graduates are highly employable when they graduate from Newcastle University. Economics graduates are highly employable. Graduate roles and employers include: Deloitte; KPMG; Royal Bank of Scotland; Jaguar Land Rover; Panmure Gordon & Co; Assurant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics grade A or 7 and English Language or Literature grade B or 6 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 and English Language or Literature grade B or 6 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) and English required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 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 and grade C in the Higher English is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. Please see 'Additional information on GCSEs'.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,750 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/l161/#how-to-apply

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