Economics BSc Honours

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Newcastle University

Program Overview

The BSc Economics (Hons) at Newcastle University is designed for students who want to understand how economies function and how to apply that understanding in real-world contexts. You’ll gain rigorous quantitative and analytical skills through core modules such as Mathematics for Economics and Economic Analysis, making this degree especially well-suited for those who enjoy data, problem-solving and global economic issues.

Curriculum structure

Year 1: In your first year, you’ll build foundational knowledge with modules like Statistical Methods for Economics, Mathematics for Economics and Economy History. These units will develop your mathematical competence, analytical reasoning and grasp of how macro- and micro-economic forces shape real economies.

Year 2: Moving into your second year, you’ll deepen your understanding via Microeconomic Analysis, Macroeconomic Analysis and Econometric Analysis—the latter engages you in group work and real-data applications. Optional modules such as International Economics and Python Programming for Economists allow you to tailor your focus to global issues and computational methods.

Year 3 (Honours stage): In the final year, you’ll tackle advanced modules such as Advanced Microeconomics, Public Economics and the option to complete a dissertation or independent research project, enabling you to apply your economics knowledge to a topic you’re passionate about.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Newcastle University’s BSc Economics (Hons) programme, you’ll go beyond lectures and build hands-on expertise with real research tools, industry-grade software and genuine economic data. You’ll benefit from dedicated labs—such as the Experimental & Behavioural Economics Lab—and a Bloomberg trading-terminal floor, which let you experience economic decision-making in action. In short: this is not just theory—it’s practical economics in a world-class business school environment.

Here’s how you’ll gain practical skills and access the resources that make this possible:

Bloomberg Lab with over 20 terminals modelling real financial markets and trading simulations.
Experimental & Behavioural Economics Lab equipped with 30 participant workstations and experimenter stations, enabling you to explore behavioural economics research.
Computer clusters (120 + PCs) and open-IT spaces within the Business School, along with bookable study pods and group-work zones.
Dedicated placement support and career hubs within the Business School, helping you secure internships or work placements which form part of the programme’s employability focus.
Flexible seminar rooms, teaching theatres and hybrid presentation spaces that support collaborative and project-based learning—perfect for your group assignments in modules like Econometric Analysis and Data Modelling.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from the BSc Economics (Hons) at Newcastle University leave equipped for roles such as economist, economic analyst, financial analyst, and data analyst:

Which university services will help you find a job: The university’s Careers Service offers one-to-one coaching, access to employer masterclasses and a dedicated placement officer within the Business School to support internships and work placements.
Employment stats and salary figures: 84-85 % of Economics graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation, with typical earnings of around £30,000 for recent cohorts.
University–industry partnerships: The Business School provides experiential site visits and internships with organisations such as P&G, UBS, BlackRock, Lloyds, PwC and others.
Long-term accreditation value: The Economics Subject Group boasts a long history dating back to 1900, with faculty actively publishing in leading journals and engaging in international policy research—enhancing the degree’s prestige.
Graduation outcomes: Graduates are highly sought after and considered “confident economics experts, able to identify problems, predict outcomes and evaluate policies.”

Additional Information & Requirements

For A-Level entry: AAB (excluding General Studies) is the standard offer grade for 2026 entry.
IELTS: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test. & TOEFL: 90 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing)
GCSE: GCSE Mathematics at grade A or 7 and English Language or Literature at grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS Level.
CBSE: Typically we recognise a 80% average in Standard XII as comparable to AAB at A Level.
American Curriuclum: Typically, we would prefer applicants to submit 3 AP tests, For AP tests/classes we require the following grades: UK A Level requirement A A B to be considered equivalent to AP test scores 5 5 4 or AP class scores of A A B & for SAT/ACT: 650 in both parts of the SAT to be considered equivalent to AP test/class with a score of 4/B 700 in both parts of the SAT to be considered equivalent to AP test/class with a score of 5/A ACT with a composite score of 26 to be considered equivalent to AP test/class with a score of 4/B ACT with a composite score of 28 to be considered equivalent to AP test/class with a score of 5/A
IB: 34 points. Standard Level Mathematics and English (Language and/or Literature) required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.