
Economics and Business Management BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Economics and Business Management BSc (Hons)
This degree combines study of the key concepts, tools and techniques of economics with a thorough understanding of business. You develop an understanding of economic issues in modern society, and of the global and national settings in which economic activities take place. An optional work placement year provides the chance to gain real-world business experience with a globally recognised company and enhance your employability.
This degree combines study of the key concepts, tools and techniques of economics with a thorough understanding of business. You develop an understanding of economic issues in modern society, and of the global and national settings in which economic activities take place. An optional work placement year provides the chance to gain real-world business experience with a globally recognised company and enhance your employability.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LN12
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
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.
Access to HE Diploma
D:45
to include at least 6 credits in maths or quantitative methods.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and English (Language and/or Literature) required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Please see the 'Additional information on GCSEs' section.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
Business-related subjects preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade A or 7 and English Language or Literature grade B or 6 required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H1,H2,H2,H3
Normally to include Mathematics. Please see 'Additional information on GCSEs'.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,M2
GCSE Mathematics at grade A or 7 and English Language or Literature at minimum grade B or 6 required if not taken at a higher level. Please see 'Additional information on GCSEs'.
Extended Project
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
A level
A,A,B
Excluding General Studies. While we are willing to consider any combination of A Level subjects (excluding General Studies), we prefer students to be studying two of the following: Mathematics Further Mathematics English Literature Physics Biology Chemistry Geography History Languages Economics Business Studies Government and Politics Statistics Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required. GCSE Mathematics grade A or 7 and English Language or Literature grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level.
T Level
This course accepts T Levels on a case by case basis.
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