Business Management
Newcastle University
UCAS Code: N200 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Newcastle University
UCAS Code: N200 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Excluding General Studies. Guidance on A level subjects can be found in the Entry Requirements for this degree at www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/ Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required. GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required if not taken at A or AS level.
Access to HE Diploma
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 and English (minimum grade B or 6) required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required. GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and English (Language and/or Literature) required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Normally to include Mathematics. Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Business-related subjects preferred. Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required. GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required.
Scottish Higher
Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Mathematics 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 C in the Higher in Maths and English is required. Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
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About this course
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Through this professionally accredited degree you develop a strong understanding of the strategic and operational context of businesses. You study topics such as organisational behaviour, human resource management and business strategy. Your knowledge is contextualised, and your employability enhanced, through our strong emphasis on practical real-world business experience. You can choose to take on a 12-month work placement in the UK or overseas, or studying at one of our partner universities abroad.
The Uni
Main Site (Newcastle)
Newcastle University Business School
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Business and management (non-specific)
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