Course overview
This Economics and Finance BSc Honours degree focuses on developing your understanding of modern economics and key finance topics. You’ll gain the skills that are critical to succeed in the finance and economics sectors.
Studying a combination of topics across economics and finance, you’ll possess in-depth knowledge in areas such as:
- corporate finance
- international financial management
- financial economics
- economic modelling
- micro and macroeconomic theory
You’ll graduate from Newcastle University as a confident economics and finance expert. You’ll have an appreciation of how the finance sector and the economy interact, and will be ready to take on challenging roles in these sectors.
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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 Accounting and Finance – 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
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Financial Accounting | 20 |
| Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance | 20 |
| Statistical Methods for Economics | 20 |
| Mathematics for Economics | 20 |
| Economic Analysis | 30 |
| Economic Applications | 10 |
| Introductory Mathematical Methods for Economics | 0 |
| Academic Tutoring | 0 |
Stage 2
You will also study topics in corporate finance. You’ll raise your awareness of financial issues in the business environment such as asset pricing and dividend policy.
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Responsible Corporate Finance | 20 |
| Econometric Analysis | 20 |
| Microeconomic Analysis | 30 |
| Macroeconomic Analysis | 30 |
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Financial Control | 20 |
| Intermediate Financial Accounting | 20 |
| International Economics | 10 |
| Economics of Regulation | 10 |
| Economic Evaluation and Investment | 20 |
| Applied Economics | 10 |
| 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 |
| Placement and Study Abroad Info Sessions (Stage 2) | 0 |
Stage 3
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| International Financial Management | 20 |
| Advanced Microeconomics | 20 |
| Advanced Macroeconomics | 20 |
| Financial Economics | 10 |
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting | 20 |
| Management Accounting | 20 |
| Derivative Markets | 20 |
| Taxation | 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 |
| Dissertation Part 1 | 10 |
| Economics of Risk and Uncertainty | 10 |
| Health Economics | 10 |
| Industrial Economics and Policy | 20 |
| Dissertation Part 2- Independent Research Project | 20 |
| Game Theory | 10 |
| Happiness Economics | 10 |
| Development Economics | 10 |
| Environmental Economics | 10 |
Teaching and assessment
Teaching methods
Your modules are taught via lectures and seminars.
Skills and experience
Research skills
You have the opportunity to undertake an independent research project in your final year. This allows you to apply the tools of economic analysis you’ve learned throughout your degree.
You’ll apply your economic knowledge to an area you’re particularly interested in. You’ll gain a grasp of cutting-edge research methods in economics, under the supervision of a University member of staff.
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 organisation 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 stages 2 and 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:
- finance intern
- finance analyst
- business operations intern
They are working on the following projects:
- preparing VAT packs for legal entities which operate within Romania and Germany at P&G
- producing a new mechanism for tracking internal investment projects internationally at AMEX
- responsible for tracking brand marketing expenses for consumer products at Johnson & Johnson
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.
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
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.
Find out more about Newcastle University Business School
Your future
Join a network of successful graduates
Our economics and finance graduates are highly employable when they graduate from Newcastle University.
They take on roles within the economics and finance sectors, with organisations such as:
- Deloitte
- KPMG
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Panmure Gordon & Co
- Assurant
Economics careers
Economics graduates are highly employable. As well as a specific understanding of the subject, they have excellent numeracy, analysis and communication skills.
Graduate destinations vary widely in terms of the range of roles, employers, and sectors.
Whilst only a few economics graduates may be expected to become professional economists, many find it an excellent base for entry into a rewarding career in finance – including accounting, insurance, tax and banking, or management.
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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