Course overview
This Economics and Business Management degree focuses on developing your practical business skills. You’ll also gain in-depth knowledge of the economic issues facing modern society. You’ll graduate equipped with the qualities that employers seek.
Our course covers diverse topics like business enterprise, global marketing, human resources, and technology management. You’ll have the opportunity to gain real-world business experience.
You’ll become a confident economics expert. You’ll be able to identify problems, predict outcomes and evaluate policies. You’ll also have a thorough understanding of business. Upon completing your degree, you’ll be ready to pursue a career in these changing and challenging sectors.
Your course and study experience – disclaimers and terms and conditions Â
Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the programmes, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to Covid-19.
View our Academic experience page, which gives information about your Newcastle University study experience for the academic year 2024-25.
See our terms and conditions and student complaints information, which gives details of circumstances that may lead to changes to programmes, modules or University services.
Quality and ranking
- Global Top 130 University – QS World University Rankings 2025
- Top 200 for Business and Management Studies – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024Â
- Global Top 170 University – Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
Modules and learning
Modules
The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you’ll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage.Â
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Stage 1
We’ll introduce you to a variety of IT and quantitative skills. You’ll also learn about mathematical and statistical techniques in economic analysis.
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Management and Organisation | 20 |
| Statistical Methods for Economics | 20 |
| Mathematics for Economics | 20 |
| Economic Analysis | 30 |
| Economic Applications | 10 |
| Academic Tutoring | 0 |
| Introduction to Marketing | 20 |
Stage 2
You can choose from a range of business management and marketing modules that cover topics such as:
- human resource management
- business enterprise
- innovation and technology management
- global marketing
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Service Operations Strategy and Management | 20 |
| Microeconomic Analysis | 30 |
| Macroeconomic Analysis | 30 |
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Business Enterprise | 20 |
| Understanding Work and Organisations | 20 |
| Human Resource Management and the Future of Work | 20 |
| International Economics | 10 |
| Econometric Analysis | 20 |
| Economics of Regulation | 10 |
| Economic Evaluation and Investment | 20 |
| Mathematical Economics | 10 |
| Python Programming for Economists | 10 |
| British Economic History, 1780-1979 | 10 |
| Ecological Economics and Environmental Policy | 10 |
| Economics of Inequality and Disadvantage | 10 |
| Strategic Marketing | 20 |
| Global Marketing | 20 |
| Placement and Study Abroad Info Sessions (Stage 2) | 0 |
Stage 3
You will take compulsory modules in advanced microeconomic theory and contemporary issues in international and comparative business.
Students who completed a placement prior to Stage 3 will have the opportunity to work on a placement-related project as one of their optional modules choices. They will reflect on the business activities, markets and environments encountered during their placement.
Modules
All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Contemporary Issues in International and Comparative Business | 20 |
| Advanced Microeconomics | 20 |
All candidates shall take at least 40 credits of optional modules from the following list:
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Macroeconomics | 20 |
| Labour Economics | 20 |
| Behavioural Economics and Experimental Methods | 20 |
| Economics of Banking | 10 |
| Advanced Econometric Analysis | 10 |
| Monetary Economics | 10 |
| Public Economics | 20 |
| Advanced Time Series Econometrics | 10 |
| Financial Economics | 10 |
| Economics of Risk and Uncertainty | 10 |
| Health Economics | 10 |
| Industrial Economics and Policy | 20 |
| Game Theory | 10 |
| Happiness Economics | 10 |
| Development Economics | 10 |
| Environmental Economics | 10 |
All candidates shall take at least 20 credits of optional modules from the following list:
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Business Information Systems | 20 |
| Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics | 20 |
| Innovation and Creativity | 20 |
| Strategy, Organizations & Society | 20 |
| International Human Resource Management | 20 |
| Critical Issues Human Resource Management: Pragmatic Dilemmas in Managing the Workplace of the Future | 20 |
| Placement Related Project | 20 |
| Global Advertising and Brand Promotion | 20 |
| Digital Marketing | 20 |
Teaching and assessment
Teaching methods
Your modules are taught via lectures and seminars.
Skills and experience
Research skills
You have the opportunity to undertake a placement related project. This will allow you to apply the tools of economic analysis or business management to the experience you’ve acquired from your placement.
Opportunities
Work placement
Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You’ll spend 9 to 12 months working in an organization either in the UK or internationally. You’ll receive University support from our dedicated team to help you apply for work placements. Work placements take place between Stage 2 and Stage 3.
You’ll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.
Our recent placement students are in roles such as:
- private markets analyst
- student analyst
- tax compliance intern
- international CRM analytics intern
- trade counter demand planner
They are working on the following projects:
- measuring the success of The Body Shop’s loyalty card and analysing the impact of new product development launches
- managing the supply chain into and out of the trade counters, reviewing sales rates, and forecasting stock requirements at Screwfix
- sourcing due diligence on behalf of UBS’s private market investments
- analysing government data, including the analysis of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) indicators, and comparing the UK to other OECD countries for the NHS
If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. Placements are subject to availability and must be secured by the student.
Find out more about work placements
Study abroad
Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.
You may choose to spend a year abroad as part of your degree in one of our partner institutions. If you choose to study abroad, it will extend your degree by a year.
Alternatively, you may apply to spend Stage 2 studying economics at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands for a year.
Find out more about study abroad
Facilities and environment
Facilities
Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 3,500 students representing over 80 nationalities. This valuable network extends beyond our current students to include:
- regional, national and international leaders
- over 34,000 alumni in our network, spanning over 150 countries
- leading professionals and practitioners from industry
The Business School is the gateway to Newcastle Helix – an innovation hub and community that brings together industry leaders, businesses and top researchers.
Our facilities include:
- flexible conference room with panoramic views across the city
- Wi-Fi enabled connectivity throughout the building, including three computer clusters housing over 120 PCs
- four large lecture theatres and over 25 seminar and teaching spaces, providing comfortable teaching and group study space
- dedicated Student Hub and Quiet Space, providing a balanced mix of study space for group work or quiet, individual study
- contemporary café
- employability hub to support your career aspirations
- Bloomberg Room to give you a real feel for the trading room floor
- Experimental and Behavioural Economics Lab, a state-of-the-art research facility for conducting studies in experimental economics and economic psychology
This is in addition to our Frederick Douglass Centre at Newcastle Helix, which offers further study and learning spaces including a 750 seat auditorium – the largest in the University.
Support
Each degree offers you a stimulating curriculum and a supportive teaching and learning environment.
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.
Your future
Previous graduates of our economics and business management degree have gone into careers in both the public and the private sector. Roles have included:
- client analyst
- finance assistant
- trainee management accountant
- broker
- financial adviser
100% of our 2020/21 graduates progressed to employment or further study within 15 months of graduating*
Careers support
You’ll have access to a wealth of resources and support to enhance your employability, including:
- the annual Future Focus: Careers Conference, tailored to different industry areas
- interwoven employability provision
- access to a dedicated placement officer within the Business School who can help you find a work placement in your area of interest
- specialist careers and business start-up support from the University’s award-winning Careers Service and the Business School’s careers consultants
- career management sessions with a careers consultant
- work experience opportunities while studying with us
- Business School summer internship scheme
We’re also one of 140 business schools worldwide to be accredited by the EQUIS scheme for our managerial and entrepreneurial skills development.
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.
Visit our Careers Service website
Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK
From 1 January 2021 there is an update to the way professional qualifications are recognised by countries outside of the UK
Check the government’s website for more information.
Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements and offers below apply to 2025 entry.Â
| A-Level | |
|---|---|
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 of the following:
GCSE Mathematics grade A or 7 and English Language or Literature grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS Level. Please see the ‘Additional information on GCSEs’ section in the drop down below. |
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| International Baccalaureate | |
|---|---|
| 34 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 on GCSEs’ section in the drop down below. |
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