Business Accounting and Finance BA Honours
UCAS Code: NN14 (4 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-AAB excluding General Studies. See guidance on preferred subjects (PDF: 54KB) . GCSE Mathematics grade A and GCSE English grade B required if not taken at A or AS level.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AAAAA-AAABB at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at grade 1 Standard Grade (or Intermediate 2 equivalent) 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.

+ International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 35-38 points with three subjects at grade 5 or above at Higher Level preferably including Mathematics. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1AA-A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level. Ordinary Level Mathematics required at Grade A1 if not offered at Higher Level.

+ Access Qualifications

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

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

In a business-related subject to include 60 credits at Merit grade and 120 credits at Distinction grade. GCSE Mathematics grade A and English grade B required.

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

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

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,D3-D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE Mathematics grade A and GCSE English grade B required if not taken as a principal subject.

+ Additional Information

As part of the selection process, shortlisted applicants will be invited to the University for a visit, during which they will be interviewed and will undertake some assessment tasks. Further information on the selection process is available at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/flyingstart/apply.htm

+ English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.

Find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

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