BSc Economics and Finance (Extended Degree)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics and Finance (Extended Degree), an undergraduate economics and finance degree centred on modern economic theory, financial systems, and quantitative analysis. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Policy Analysis, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a compulsory foundation year and offers optional study abroad opportunities and an industry placement year. The first year builds fundamental competencies through Introduction to Mathematics and Statistics, Accounting, Economics and Finance in a Global Business Environment, and Financial Decision Making. The second year advances quantitative and analytical capabilities with Econometrics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, and Financial Markets and Institutions. Optional study abroad semesters and full-year work placements are available between levels. The final year focuses on advanced concepts through Sustainable Development and Responsible Business, Applied Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics, and Contemporary Issues in Economics and Finance. Students can also choose between an optional Dissertation, Management Enquiry, or Undergraduate Consultancy Project as a capstone piece of work.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 56 to 72 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 61%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 615 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 66%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 13%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Practice for Accounting, Finance and Economics
- Practical Mathematics and Statistics
- Navigating the Financial World
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Business Intelligence and Analytics
- Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Finance and Economics
- Introduction to Mathematics and Statistics
- Accounting, Economics and Finance in a Global Business Environment
- Careers in Accounting, Economics and Finance
- Financial Decision Making
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Professional Practice in Accounting, Economics and Finance
- Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Finance
- Econometrics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Newcastle Business School Study Abroad Semester
- Newcastle Business School Work Placement Year
- Newcastle Business School Study Abroad Year
- Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Work Placement Semester
- Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Study Abroad Semester
- Sustainable Development and Responsible Business
- Applied Microeconomics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Contemporary Issues in Economics and Finance
- Dissertation
- Management Enquiry
- Undergraduate Consultancy Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £31,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £23,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Finance (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Finance (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics and Finance (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BSc Economics and Finance (Extended Degree) at Northumbria 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 and Finance (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.