Economics BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Economics BSc (Hons)

This degree equips you with an understanding of economic issues in modern society, and of the global and national settings in which economic activities take place. You study economic theory and policy relating to Britain, Europe and the rest of the world. You gain the analytical tools, knowledge and quantitative techniques to understand modern economics. You will also be able to identify problems, predict outcomes and evaluate policies.

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

Unknown

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Main Site (Newcastle)

Course Address
King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

Application Details

Course Code

L100

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. 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. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Please see the Additional Information section about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Access to HE Diploma

D:45,M:0,P:0

To include at least 6 credits in maths or quantitative methods. 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.

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 section about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

Business-related subjects preferred. 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.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H1,H2,H2,H3

Normally to include Mathematics. Please see the Additional Information section about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,M2

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 offered at a higher level. Please see the Additional Information section about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

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.

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