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BSc Economics

Northumbria University

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Economics. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Project Management. Students can undertake an optional industry placement year with organisations such as the Bank of England and Bloomberg LP.

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Institution
Northumbria University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Economics BSc (Hons)
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
L110
Typical offer
A-level CA, UCAS 96-112
Median salary
£25,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

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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

  • 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
  • Professional Practice in Accounting, Economics and Finance
  • Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Finance
  • Econometrics
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Intermediate Microeconomics
  • World Economy
  • Newcastle Business School Study Abroad Semester
  • Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
  • 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
  • Advanced Macroeconomics
  • Dissertation
  • Management Enquiry
  • Advanced Microeconomics
  • Advanced Econometrics
  • Undergraduate Consultancy Project
  • Skills for Academic Success in a UK University

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Economics 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 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 at Northumbria University?

The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.

Is BSc Economics at Northumbria University accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Does BSc Economics 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 at Northumbria University?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.