Newcastle University

Economics and Business Management BA Honours
UCAS Code: LN12 (3 or 4 Years)

• Course Overview
• Modules
• Entry Requirements
• Careers
• Finance

Economics at Newcastle covers economic theory and policy relating to issues in Britain, Europe and around the world, developing graduates who can address the economic problems facing society today.

Our Economics and Business Management BA Honours degree combines study of the key concepts, tools and techniques of economics with a thorough understanding of business.

You will develop an understanding of economic issues in modern society and of the global and national settings in which economic activities take place.

You will gain the analytical tools, concepts and quantitative techniques necessary to understand modern economics and to be able to identify problems, predict outcomes and evaluate policies.

We place a strong emphasis on gaining practical, real-world business experience, through the use of case study-led teaching and work placement opportunities with globally recognised companies. This balance of theory and practice prepares you for a wide range of careers in business. 

Teaching and assessment

Modules are taught via lectures and seminars. Assessment is mainly through unseen examinations at the end of each semester. However, a proportion of your marks will also be based on in-course assessment of essays and projects.

Teaching and assessment methods may vary from module to module; more information can be found in our individual module listings. 

Work placement

You may choose to spend a year between Stages 2 and 3 gaining business experience on an industrial or commercial work placement. This will make your degree four years long.

You will be supported by the Business School’s dedicated Placement Officer, who works closely with the University's Careers Service to help you make the most of your skills and find the best placement opportunities.

Newcastle University Business School

As a student in Newcastle University Business School you will have access to teaching, learning and computing facilities in our brand new, state-of-the-art building within Newcastle's emerging business district. Take a virtual tour of our new building.

Newcastle University Business School is one of only 140 business schools worldwide to receive accreditation from the European agency EFMD under its EQUIS scheme, in recognition of its development of students' managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

All Business School students have access to specialist careers and business start-up support from the University's award-winning Careers Service, and career management sessions with our dedicated Business School Careers Adviser. The Business School also runs an annual career development week to give you an insight into possible career options and to help you to start thinking about your future.

We encourage all of our students to gain work experience while studying with us. This could be on a full-time, part-time or voluntary basis. Other opportunities for you to boost your personal and professional skills during your studies include:

• Business School summer internship scheme
• peer mentoring scheme to help international students settle in to life at Newcastle

You will be part of a global community in the Business School, with staff and students representing 69 different countries. You will also have the chance to have a say in how the Business School is run through initiatives such as the Board of Students.