Economics and Finance BSc Honours
UCAS Code: L161 (3 Years)

All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered. 

+ Additional Information on GCSEs (or equivalent)

Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C, or equivalent, is normally required. These must include Mathematics and English GCSE, or equivalent, at the specified grades.

+ A Levels

AAA-AAB excluding General Studies. See guidance on Business School preferred subjects (PDF: 129K). GCSE Mathematics grade A and GCSE English grade B required if not taken at A or AS level.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AAAAA-AAABB at Higher Grade. Mathematics and English required at grade 2 Standard Grade (or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

+ International Baccalaureate

35-37 points. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1AB-A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level, normally to include Mathematics.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

+ Access Qualifications

A level 3 unit in Mathematics or Quantitative Methods is essential. At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition, at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

In a relevant subject to include at least 90 credits at Merit grade and 90 credits at Distinction grade.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

+ BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Overall DDD. Business-related subjects preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade A and English grade B required.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3, D3, D3 - D3, D3, M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE Mathematics at grade A and English at minimum grade B required if not taken at a higher level.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

+ PARTNER - A Levels

ABB excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics at grade A and English at grade B required if not taken at A or AS level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

+ PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Overall DMM. Business-related subjects preferred.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

+ English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

+ International Foundation Programmes

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Business and Management.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

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