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Economics BSc Hons
This degree equips you with an understanding of economic issues in modern society, and of the global and national settings in which economic activities take place. You study economic theory and policy
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member977791
9th February 23
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
I love my course and teaching is great at my university. I am very happy that I chose to study Economics since I am very enthusiastic about the subject and enjoy every lecture.
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Entry requirements for Economics and Economics at Newcastle University
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Economics BSc Hons at Newcastle University
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:
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
English Literature
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Geography
History
Languages
Economics or Business Studies*
Government and Politics
Statistics
*We do not consider the two taken together as two of the preferred subjects.
Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required.
GCSE Mathematics grade A or 7 and English Language or Literature grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level.
UCAS points for current students on Economics and Economics at Newcastle University
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Economics BSc Hons at Newcastle University
member977791
9th February 23
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
I love my course and teaching is great at my university. I am very happy that I chose to study Economics since I am very enthusiastic about the subject and enjoy every lecture. read more
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member975802
24th January 23
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
I've only ever talked to my tutor in the introduction class we had. Most lecturers are good but a couple just read off powerpoints. read more
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member475611
24th January 23
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
it's been a good course so far but been challenging read more
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member875609
24th January 23
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Well organized course with quality teaching read more
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member858398
20th May 21
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Again covid has made it difficult to experience these read more
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nicole29
20th February 20
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
The course is good but ideally would be more interactive. read more
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member54582tt
18th February 20
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Good course and good lecturers read more
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member745494
11th February 20
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Really friendly staff, nice buildings and good course. read more
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member1345449
10th February 20
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Good support while undertaking research read more
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member637009
10th April 19
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
My first year has been great so far. Met loads of new mates and I'm enjoying my course. Looking forward to my 2nd year read more
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member525149
17th December 16
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Good course, topics repeated in modules read more
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