| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | find out | 3 - 4 years | find out | GBP 9250 per year | find out |
Course Overview
On this degree you'll develop a thorough understanding of financial management and economics.
At a Glance
UCAS Code
L161
UCAS Institution Name and Code
NEWC, N21
Degree Awarded
BSc Honours
Course Duration
3 or 4 Years
Entry Requirements
A Level: AAB
IB: 35 points
Opportunities
Study abroad
Work placement
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You will graduate equipped with skills for a career in financial management in the global marketplace. You study topics such as:
You also develop a thorough understanding of modern economics, including:
You will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities in our new Business School building, and specialist career and business start-up support.
This degree is also available with a placement year or with a study abroad year.
Highlights of this degree
Quality and ranking
Quality and rankingEconomics at Newcastle is highly regarded, achieving a 92% overall student satisfaction score in the 2016 National Student Survey.
Work placement (optional)
Work placement (optional)Gain valuable industry experience with a 12-month work placement in a UK or overseas business.
We have recently placed students in companies including: IBM, Disney, Procter & Gamble, Nissan, Marks & Spencer, Unilever, Accenture, Cummins, GSK and Microsoft.
You'll receive support from the Business School's dedicated Placement Officer and the University's Careers Service to help you find a placement that matches your skills and interests.
Find out more about how we enhance your employability on the Business School website.
Study abroad (optional)
Study abroad (optional)You can study abroad between Stages 2 and 3 through the Erasmus exchange scheme. This extends your degree to four years.
You'll spend the year studying at one of our partner universities in Europe. We currently have partners in:
Alternatively, you can apply to spend Stage 2 studying economics at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.
This is a fully integrated study abroad experience, taught in English, which counts directly towards your final degree mark. Places are available on a competitive basis.
Facilities and support
Facilities
This degree is run by Newcastle University Business School, based in our state-of-the-art building within Newcastle's emerging business district. Our Business School's facilities include:
Take a virtual tour of our building.
Careers support
You'll have access to a wealth of resources and support to enhance your employability, including:
We're also one of 140 business schools worldwide to be accredited by the EQUIS scheme for our managerial and entrepreneurial skills development.
Support
You will have an academic member of staff as a personal tutor throughout your degree. They can help with academic and personal issues.
Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellow students who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have.
There's also a Board of Students so you can share your views about the degree.
Teaching and assessment
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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Teaching and assessment methods may vary from module to module. More information about each module including specific assessment methods, credits and contact hours, can be found in the Course Details section.
Visit our Teaching and Learning pages to read about the outstanding learning experience available to all students at Newcastle University
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Opportunities
Study abroad
Work placement
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