BSc Economics and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics and Finance, an economics and finance degree exploring global market forces, financial systems, and economic theory. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Policy Analysis, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can choose to undertake an optional industry placement year between levels 5 and 6. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Mathematics and Statistics, Introduction to Macroeconomics, Introduction to Microeconomics, and Financial Decision Making. The second year advances quantitative and professional capabilities with Econometrics, Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Finance, Professional Practice in Accounting, Economics and Finance, and Financial Markets and Institutions. The final year focuses on advanced theory and contemporary developments through Sustainable Development and Responsible Business, Applied Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics, and Contemporary Issues in Economics and Finance. Optional modules allow students to pursue independent investigations or practical consultancy through a Dissertation, Management Enquiry, or Undergraduate Consultancy Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 67%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 61%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 62%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
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 45 students who started
- 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
- 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 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 at Northumbria University?
67% 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 at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics and Finance at Northumbria University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BSc Economics and Finance 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 at Northumbria University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.