Teaching methods

Modules are taught via lectures and seminars.

Assessment methods

Assessment is mainly through unseen examinations at the end of each semester (January and June). A proportion of your marks will also be based on in-course assessment of essays and projects.

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Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required. These must include Mathematics (minimum grade A or 7) and English (minimum grade B or 6), or equivalent.

AAB 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 two facilitating subjects. GCSE Mathematics grade A or 7 and English grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level.

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

AAABB at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade A (or grade 1 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) and English required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade.  Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade B in the Higher in Maths and grade C in the Higher English is required.

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

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

35 points. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and English (Language and/or Literature) 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.

H1H1H1H2H3 at Higher Level, normally to include Mathematics. Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

45 Level 3 credits at Distinction to include at least 6 credits in maths or quantitative methods.

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

Overall DDD. Business-related subjects preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade A or 7 and English grade B or 6 required.

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

D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE Mathematics at grade A or 7 and English at minimum grade B or 6 required if not taken at a higher level.

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

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop.  If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

BBB excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics at grade A or 7 and English at grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

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

Overall DDM. Business-related subjects preferred. GCSE Mathematics at grade A or 7 and English at grade B or 6 required.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

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

BBBBB at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade A (or grade 1 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) and English required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade.  Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade B in the Higher in Maths and grade C in the Higher English is required. Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

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

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you need help to meet our English Language requirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.

Read more about UK visas and immigration requirements.

ABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry to an undergraduate course. You can check the equivalent grades for qualifications offered in your country. 

We will also consider your application if you have lower or non-standard qualifications.

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a pre-sessional course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree.

INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Business and Management.

2020 entry:

Tuition fees for 2020 entry are not yet available.

2019 entry:

£9,250

For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad, you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.

Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.

Please note:

• The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by the UK government.
• As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.
• See more information on all aspects of student finance relating to Newcastle University.

2020 entry:

Tuition fees for 2020 entry are not yet available.

2019 entry:

£9,250 You will pay the same tuition fees as UK students for the duration of your course.

For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad, you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.

Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.

Please note:

• As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.
• See more information on all aspects of student finance relating to Newcastle University.

2020 entry:

Tuition fees for 2020 entry are not yet available.

2019 entry*:

£17,175

*Please note:

• You will be charged tuition fees for each year of your degree programme (unless you are on a shorter exchange programme).
• The tuition fee amount you will pay may increase slightly year on year as a result of inflation.
• If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad as part of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for that year.
• See more information on all aspects of student finance relating to Newcastle University.

You may be eligible for one of a range of Newcastle University Scholarships in addition to government financial support.

• Newcastle University Scholarships
• Government financial support

You may be eligible for one of a range of Newcastle University Scholarships in addition to government financial support.

• Newcastle University Scholarships
• Government financial support

We offer a range of scholarships to eligible international students:

• Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships
• Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships
• Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarships

We also offer International Family Discounts which are available for all international students with a close family member who has graduated from or is now studying at Newcastle University.

Some of our subject scholarships and sports scholarships are also available for international students.