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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Economics and Business Management

Newcastle University

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103 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economics and Business Management course at Newcastle University.

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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.

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: LN12

Here's what Newcastle University says about its Economics and Business Management course.

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.

Source: Newcastle University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Newcastle University Business School

Location

Main Site (Newcastle) | Newcastle upon Tyne

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Business economics

Start date

7 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Newcastle University reviews

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Based on 103 reviews from Newcastle University's students and alumni
5 star
36%
4 star
45%
3 star
10%
2 star
3%
1 star
5%
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1st year student

There's a ton of societies to join, a ton of extracurricular activities (like the Give It A Go programs, language taster sessions, cultural events, etc) and loads of opportunities in the university

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1 year ago

1st year student

Of course, university and student accommodation cost a ton of money, but I have seen way worse tuition fees in other universities

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1st year student

I am mostly very happy with the support provided.

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1 year ago

1st year student

I think there's a big variety of facilities (in terms of shops, food places and libraries/computer labs as well), the only thing I can complain about is that the main canteen (Courtyard) closes fairly early, but aside from that, I'm very happy with it

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1 year ago

1st year student

I am satisfied with my course, however, I think it does have some subjects which could be improved on. My translation theory and interpreting theory lectures feel like they are sort of a filler subject, I personally haven't found them too useful so far, not because of the lecturers, I think they are...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Newcastle University students who took the Economics and Business Management course - or another course in the same subject area.

Economics

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

85%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

56%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

77%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

81%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

62%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

72%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

71%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

66%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

78%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

38%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

57%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

58%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

73%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

81%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

82%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

93%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

50%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

72%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

66%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

68%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

76%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

high

Student information

See who's studying at Newcastle University. These students are taking Economics and Business Management or another course from the same subject area.

Business economics
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female34%Male66%
Where students come from
International9%UK91%
Student performance
2:1 or above76%
Number of students135
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
EconomicsA
MathematicsB
Business StudiesA
GeographyA
BiologyB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Economics and Business Management at Newcastle University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Newcastle University graduates who took Economics and Business Management - or another course in the same subject area.

Economics

Earnings

£28.8k

First year after graduation

£35.8k

Third year after graduation

£51.6k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Economics and Business Management.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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