BSc Economics
About this course
BSc Honours in Economics, combining quantitative training with real-world economic analysis. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Accounting. The programme includes econometric analysis and applied economics modules alongside mathematical methods for economics.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 91%: 558 offers from 612 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 54 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 46 graduates who answered
- Working: 56%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 43%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 8%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 14%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 20%
- East Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 32%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Statistical Methods for Economics
- Mathematics for Economics
- Economic History
- Economic Analysis
- Economic Applications
- Introductory Mathematical Methods for Economics
- NCL Edge - Economics Stage 1
- Academic Tutoring
- Placement and Study Abroad Info Sessions (Stage 1)
- Introduction to Accounting and Finance
- Introduction to Management and Organisation
- Introduction to Marketing
- Econometric Analysis
- Applied Economics
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- NCL Edge - Economics Stage 2
- Placement and Study Abroad Info Sessions (Stage 2)
- International Economics
- Economics of Regulation
- Economic Evaluation and Investment
- Mathematical Economics
- Python Programming for Economists
- British Economic History, 1780-1979
- Ecological Economics and Environmental Policy
- Economics of Inequality and Disadvantage
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- NCL Edge - Economics Final Year
- Labour Economics
- Behavioural Economics and Experimental Methods
- Advanced Econometric Analysis
- Monetary Economics
- Public Economics
- Advanced Time Series Econometrics
- Financial Economics
- Dissertation Part 1
- Economics of Risk and Uncertainty
- Health Economics
- Industrial Economics and Policy
- Dissertation Part 2- Independent Research Project
- Game Theory
- Development Economics
- Happiness Economics
- Environmental Economics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £47,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £61,500. The £47,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at Newcastle University do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at Newcastle University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics at Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Economics at Newcastle University?
91% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 558 offers from 612 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Economics at Newcastle University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BSc Economics at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at Newcastle University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.