Politics and Economics BA Honours
UCAS Code: LL21 (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. 

+ A Levels

AAA-ABB including General Studies. A or AS level Mathematics is desirable but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade A) required if not offered at a higher level.  A level subject combinations are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

At least one A level from a social science or humanities subject such as History, Government and Politics, Geography, English or Philosophy is preferred but not essential.

+ Scottish Qualifications

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

+ International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 34-37 points. Higher Level Mathematics desirable at grade 5 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 6 if not offered at Higher Level.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1ABB-A1A1B1B1B at Higher Level. Mathematics desirable but not essential. Grade A Mathematics required at Ordinary Level if not offered at Higher Level.

+ Access Qualifications

Units in at least one of: British Politics, Geography, Historical Studies, Sociology and Philosophy. At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction, including one of the subjects listed above, and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit. In addition, a unit in Mathematical Studies is required with Distinction if evidence of mathematical ability is not demonstrated by previous qualification.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

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

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3, D3, D3 - D3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects. Mathematics is desirable but not essential. At least one from a social science or humanities subject such as History, Government and Politics, Geography, English or Philosophy is preferred but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade A) required if not offered at a higher level. Combinations are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

+ 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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