Undergraduate Prospectus 2026

Undergraduate Prospectus

2026

The University has been recognised as a top 25 University of the Year (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2025)

Who

we are

We are a world-leading, tripleaccredited business school and part of Newcastle University, a research-intensive Russell Group University with a proud history of world-class academic excellence.

Our vision and values

We are a community creating a better, more responsible, inclusive, and just future for all.

We do this by ensuring we are always:

• research-led and student-focused

• working together

• responding to current and future challenges

• engaging outside of our school

• valuing everyone’s contribution and creating opportunity for all

We have a strong history of shaping responsible business practice and advancing knowledge and education.

A richness of perspectives

We have colleagues working across the disciplines of:

• Accounting and Financial Management

• Economics

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation

• Finance

• Information Systems and Operations

• Leadership, Work and Organisation

• Marketing

They are tackling real-world problems through their work to create a better world and using their expertise to provide new ideas and an outstanding education that will develop and inspire you.

A welcoming environment to help you succeed

You will join a diverse and supportive school community of almost 4,000 learners from 86 countries, so you can experience and learn from different cultures during your time with us.

Advancing your

future

You will have access to a range of opportunities to gain real-world experiences; from placements and study abroad to business consultancy projects and internships. Our students have worked with Sage Group plc, Bloomberg and Northumbrian Water, amongst others.

Our networks with local and global businesses allow us to embed real-world application into our teaching and bridge the gap between theory and practice to enrich your experience and future.

Join us and there are no limits to what you can achieve.

Our work is helping to explore and solve the most pressing issues facing the world today to create a better future.

Why choose Newcastle?

We are regionally rooted and globally networked. Our roots are firmly placed in the North East – and we’re proud of our place in the region – and we have connections and partnerships across the globe.

We are a hub of academic excellence and our work and world-leading research addresses the most pressing issues facing society today to support future generations.

Our position among the world’s elite business schools means studying here is an investment worth making. We’ll help you prepare for the business world of tomorrow, by developing the right skills and knowledge to shape your attributes as a future-focused leader.

We hold triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown 42% of the University’s research is classified as 4* world-leading (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

We are here

Global top 130 university (QS World University Rankings 2025)

Our international alumni are based in 152 countries

Creating a welcoming environment and a collaborative approach.

Shaping responsible business practice for the benefit of all.

Advancing knowledge and education to meet future needs.

We have strong employer links, working with 300+ businesses each year including PwC, HSBC, Sage Group plc, Greggs, Dentsu and Bloomberg

Our students can access 54 exchange destinations through school, faculty and university partnerships

The University has been awarded 5 QS Stars for Inclusiveness (2024)

Winner, Student Life (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025)

The School is an Advanced Signatory of the UN Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) which aims to transform management education and develop responsible future leaders

We are fully committed to actively supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The University is ranked 56th in the world and 19th in the UK for sustainability (QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025)

94% of the University’s 2022/23 graduates progressed to employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey)

65% increase in research power – the University’s research capacity (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

The University has been awarded 5 QS Stars for Employability (2024)

The University has been awarded 5 QS Stars for Teaching (2024)

Our inspiring city

Newcastle is a special place that offers something for everyone. The North East – a region steeped with history and beautiful coastlines –is our proud home and we look forward to welcoming you.

Newcastle is an exciting city, local people born in Newcastle are known as ‘Geordies’ – renowned for their friendly nature. The city is vibrant and welcoming with a multicultural population. One in six people here is a student so you’ll have lots of peers to connect with.

The city is compact, offering a range of opportunities on your doorstep.

Your student budget will also go further here. We are one of the top 5 cities for affordability in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2026).

You’ll be well connected

Getting around the city is simple. There is a great bus and cycle network, a Metro rail system and E-scooters in the city centre.

There are fast road and rail links that connect the city with the rest of the UK. Newcastle also has an international airport and ferry terminal. The capital London is just a one-hour flight or a three-hour train ride.

Adventure and culture on your doorstep

Newcastle boasts world-class sport, music, shopping and arts.

The School is opposite St. James’ Park – home to Newcastle United Football Club. Chinatown, for great food and culture, and Leazes Park, for outdoor leisure, are less than a five-minute walk from the School. A short stroll will take you to the Quayside – a hub of music, food, nightlife and a weekly Sunday market loved by students. You can also see the seven bridges here, including the iconic Tyne Bridge. Visit Grainger Town, an indoor market for an historic touch, which offers 19th century architecture.

Creative quarter, Ouseburn, is another must see with its thriving arts scene and great places to eat and explore on foot.

If you’re into café culture and local independent shops, then head to Jesmond, Heaton or Gosforth which are easily accessed by public transport or a leisurely walk.

It’s not hard to see why so many students affectionately refer to the city as their second home.

World top 50 and UK top 5 student city

(QS Best Student Cities 2026)

Be career ready

Through our Careers Service, industry-relevant degrees, and interwoven employability provision, we make sure you are prepared for the business world of tomorrow.

Throughout your time here, and up to three years after graduation, you have access to our Careers team, including a range of experts who will support your career journey. Together with key stakeholders, we ensure you gain the skills needed to make an impact by identifying what organisations are looking for in their new graduates, both now and in the future.

Advance your knowledge with a work placement

Gain valuable commercial experience with a paid work placement. It is a great way to prepare for the future and enhance your employability, allowing you to stand out in a highly competitive graduate market. You’ll gain real-life business experience and put the theory learnt during the first two years of your studies into practice. Our students often return from placement with a much clearer idea of what they want to do upon graduating and with valuable experience and an enriched network of colleagues.

Students need to find their own placement, but we are here to help. Our students secure a variety of business-related placements with a range of large companies, SMEs and start-ups. Placements really are a great way to test drive a career.

Top 4 UK city for Employer Activity

(QS Best Student Cities 2026)

Be inspired at our Careers Success Conference

The conference is our annual programme of events designed to guide you on all aspects of your future career plans and help you learn about the rapidly evolving business landscape. Network with your potential future employer and develop the skills and knowledge that will prepare you for your future.

Newcastle University Business School alumni and professionals working for international, national and regional businesses, deliver sessions alongside our University Careers Service. The sessions are designed to showcase the breadth of opportunities available, develop your commercial awareness and employability skills, and to help you explore what your future career could look like.

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Get free access to thousands of online courses with LinkedIn Learning.

It offers you a personalised experience, recommending courses to you based on your skills, interests and career aspirations. Once completed, you can add these to your LinkedIn profile and share them with potential employers during the recruitment process to demonstrate your additional skills.

Build connections to help you on your journey

Networking is one of the most important skills you will develop during your time at university. With 60% of jobs occurring in a ‘hidden job market’, where roles aren’t always advertised, networking is essential. We host a number of events, bringing you together with alumni and business professionals to share insights, build confidence and develop your leadership skills.

With over 37,000 business school alumni based in 152 countries, there will be graduates working in roles and industries of interest to you. You can use this network to discover what skills and career routes you need to achieve your goals and our alumni are often happy to offer advice to students.

Top 50 best universities for work experience

(Newcastle University, Rate my Placement 2025-2026)

Gain skills and real work experience to succeed Our vacancies database advertises hundreds of jobs, placements and internship opportunities. If you’re an international student, some visa restrictions may apply, so don’t forget to check your eligibility with the Visa team. We can also help you to gain experience via:

• NCL+ Award – harness extracurricular activities, including part-time work, sports and societies, alongside employability skills

• Jobs On Campus (JobsOC) – get matched with temporary or casual work assignments at the University so you can earn as you learn

• internships with local businesses – Business School students have the option of applying for extracurricular internships. Some are organised by the University whilst others are exclusive for Business School students

• volunteering – gain valuable experience and develop new skills

• student roles – represent or support your peers as a Business Ambassador, Student or Course Rep, or Peer Mentor

• employer visits – you can apply to take part in company visits to experience employers in different parts of the country to inspire your career planning

Get tailored career support with our Employability Hub Your career ambitions and progression will be unique to you, that’s why we tailor our advice and support. Our Careers team and Placement and Study Abroad team are available to offer one-to-one support. Whether you’re preparing for your graduate career, going on to further study, or starting your own business, you can access guidance on a range of topics including:

• how to balance your work and study

• your future career

• planning your job search

• CVs, applications and interviews

• assessment centres

• LinkedIn profiles

• work placements

• study abroad opportunities

Going global

Newcastle is just the beginning. Through our opportunities, you will gain a global outlook and be ready to thrive in an international business setting.

Through taking part in an international experience or studying alongside peers from across the world, you will be exposed to diverse thinking. This will help you to understand how businesses operate differently around the world and appreciate different cultures. You will develop a broadened perspective and add impressive credentials to your CV, gaining the confidence to start working on an international scale.

International experiences can be gained through opportunities such as study abroad or a 9- to 12-month work placement abroad. We also offer short-term Summer Schools and international case competitions.

Study abroad*

Year-long and Summer School opportunities

You will have the opportunity to study at one of our 50+ exchange partnerships located around the world, including:

• Canada

• Denmark

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• Norway

• Portugal

• Singapore

• Spain

• Sweden

• USA

Studying abroad for a year can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, providing you with the chance to travel, discover new cultures, develop a network of contacts, and enhance your global perspective and graduate career prospects so you’re ready to make an impact when you go out into industry.

You’ll learn more about yourself and strengthen your academic knowledge and understanding whilst developing skills to set you apart from other graduates.

Summer Schools provide an opportunity for you to meet other students and create a vibrant international peer network. Meet people from around the world with different cultural and academic backgrounds to advance your cultural knowledge. These opportunities last for one to six weeks during the summer holidays.

Work abroad

Working abroad gives you hands-on international business experience to take into your future career.

Our students have been to countries such as:

• Australia

• Dubai

• France

• Germany

• The Netherlands

Previous students have worked for global companies including:

• Air France

• British Council

• Brüning Group

• Clipper

International experiences

• Cravan

• EY

• Nike

We want all our students to gain an international experience. Additional opportunities outside of studies include involvement with international student societies, becoming a peer mentor for international exchange students, or learning a language through the Language Resource Centre.

To find out more about our international opportunities, please contact: nubs.placementandstudyabroad@ncl.ac.uk

*Our partnerships are reviewed on an annual basis.

In 2024, 274 students from across Newcastle University completed Summer Schools (Global Opportunities 2025)

A supportive environment to help you succeed

From your first day and throughout your studies, you will be connected to a network of support. Our dedicated colleagues and teams will provide the advice, information and care, so you can reach your full potential.

Learning support

You will be allocated a personal tutor when you join us, who, alongside your lecturers, will support you with your studies.

Your personal tutor will usually be an academic from your degree programme. They will be able to advise on academic matters, as well as direct you to any other student support services and wellbeing support you may need.

You will also be allocated a peer mentor who will help you settle in here. They are trained volunteers, usually in stage two or three of another business school degree, who can share their experiences with you.

English language support

If your first language is not English, you need to have a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, but some courses may ask for a higher level of English language proficiency. If you do not meet our English language or academic requirements and need help to meet them, you could consider a preparation course at Newcastle University International Study Centre.

Student services

You will be supported from day one. Whether you have a query about your accommodation, how to register with us, or how to access the resources you need – we’re here to help.

Our friendly advisers will offer advice and guidance to help you along the way. These include:

• a dedicated Student Wellbeing Adviser within the School

• University Student Health and Wellbeing teams to assist with counselling, mental health, disability and financial support

• a supportive Admissions team

• immigration and visa advice

• multi-faith chaplaincy team

• international welcome events

• social activities run by the Students’ Union

• airport meet and greet service

Your learning experience

We combine interactive learning, expert support, real-world case studies, industry connections, and personalised guidance, to prepare you for your future.

You will benefit from blended teaching practices. You will be immersed in the world of business from your first day as you join other ambitious learners and innovators.

You will learn in various ways including lectures, seminars, and workshops. You will also work with real-life businesses, getting you ready to enter the job market when you graduate.

Award-winning facilities and services

The School is the gateway to Newcastle Helix, an innovation hub and community that brings together regional and international industry leaders, businesses and top researchers.

You will be taught in the Business School and the Frederick Douglass Centre which is on the Helix site.

Facilities within the Business School and the Frederick Douglass Centre include:

• Career Hub

• café (open during term time only)

• student hub and quiet space

• prayer space

• IT clusters

• seminar rooms with flexible seating arrangements

• multiple 200+ seat lecture theatres and a 750-seat auditorium

• bookable study spaces

• Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab

• PwC room

University facilities and services include:

• award-winning library service

• Students’ Union

• Language Resource Centre

• self-study materials in 100+ languages

• networked computers across campus

• free installation of Office 365 Professional on your PC, Mac, or mobile device

• a laptop loan scheme for use in the library

Sport

Sport and exercise are for everyone at Newcastle, and we’ve invested in our facilities to make your experience even better, including a state-of-the-art gym.

Accommodation

We want your accommodation to feel like home. From a striking Victorian hall to ultra-modern spaces – your new home from home is waiting for you. Our accommodation is safe, secure and welcoming and you’ll be supported by our ResLife team during your first year.

Financial support

Your degree is the ultimate investment. We are committed to making education accessible to talented students from all backgrounds. We offer a range of financial support, including scholarships and discounts.

We also have a team of Student Financial Advisers who can provide professional, impartial advice on student funding and finance matters.

The University has been ranked top 25 for Facilities

(Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025)

Life-changing experiences

Student life at Newcastle is about much more than just a fantastic education.

Starting university is exciting and daunting, but above all, an opportunity you can’t afford to miss. There are so many ways to get involved in campus life, from volunteering, to trying new activities, or joining a society.

Our multicultural campus Students from 140 countries – 83 in the Business School – call our beautiful campus home. You’ll join a vibrant international student community and meet people from around the world, forge lasting friendships and create memories for life.

Your

warm welcome to campus

Get your university experience off to a great start with The Big Welcome; it is packed full of fun events from the launch party to trips, tours, quiz nights and gigs. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and get to know your new home. During your induction programme, you’ll also meet your classmates and the staff who will support you during your time with us.

Your Students’ Union (NUSU)

NUSU provides opportunities, activities and services that centre around you, so you get the most out of university life and gain valuable skills and experiences to benefit your future.

Meet like-minded people and try something new with our many societies. There are business-related societies covering areas like Accounting and Finance, and Economics. If you can’t find a society you like, set up your own.

NUSU represents and supports you throughout your student experience. Sabbatical Officers will make sure your voice is heard on University-wide issues – with opportunities for you to stand for Student Council or as a School or Course Rep. Each academic year, you’ll get a chance to vote for the students who will represent you.

The Support and Advice Hub offers impartial, professional advice when you need it, particularly in relation to academic and housing matters. There’s also extra support available through confidential listening service Nightline, and a bursary scheme for eligible students to engage in extracurricular pursuits, which promotes an inclusive campus and helps new students build the support networks they need in our community.

(2024)

The University has been awarded 5 QS Stars for Inclusiveness (2023)

Join us and get access to:

• 160+ richly diverse societies

• 60+ sports clubs

• ‘Give It A Go’ taster sessions

• live gigs

• a Wetherspoons franchise at Luther’s Bar

• Go Volunteer opportunities

What our students say

“Newcastle offers a lot in a small space: it has everything you need in a city and beyond. You can enjoy walks down by the Quayside as it offers stunning views both day and night, with the lights it projects across the river.”

Jack Steane Economics BSc graduate (2023)

3rd in the UK for student life

(Uni Compare Top 100 University Rankings 2025)

“Being on the committee for Accounting and Finance Society has allowed me to grow both personally and professionally, having given me opportunities to take on new challenges and develop valuable skills outside of my studies. It has helped me build my confidence and has been a great way to meet new people with similar interests.”

Leah Young

Accounting and Finance with placement BSc student

“The final-year consultancy project was the perfect opportunity for me to apply my learning in a practical manner and feel accomplished that my team were able to deliver valuable recommendations to a live business. The experience provided me with hands-on expertise so I was ready to enter the job market.”

Anna

Shivers Marketing and Management with placement BSc graduate (2024)

“Newcastle, both the University and the city itself, is a multicultural playground. You’ll be able to meet so many unique people.”

Sadha Regawa Marketing

and Management BSc graduate (2024)

Build the foundation for a bright future. Learn, grow and adapt with education that sets the right foundations and lasts you a lifetime.

Choosing your perfect degree

At the Business School, you’ll get a world‑class business education designed to meet future needs. You’ll be challenged and inspired to become the next responsible business leader.

Whether you’re looking for a course with professional accreditation, or one that offers study abroad or work placement opportunities, we can help you choose the right degree for you.

Most of our degrees are three or four years in length, depending on the subject you choose, and many offer a range of optional modules so you can tailor your degree to get ready for your future.

Our degrees combine employability focused learning with a stimulating curriculum and a welcoming and supportive learning environment so you can grow and thrive.

We offer degrees in the following areas:

• Accounting and Finance

• Business Management

• Economics

• Marketing

We also provide a range of pathway courses for international students at Newcastle University International Study Centre. These are designed to support international students to gain the confidence and skills they need to study with us.

For more information on our courses visit ncl.ac.uk/business

Accounting and Finance

Newcastle and the North East have a vibrant financial sector, with major employers attracted to the strong talent pool and the specialist skills our accounting and finance students develop.

Technical excellence and ethical practice underpin accounting and finance. Our degrees balance academic theory with real-life problem solving, all supported by professional practice.

We will give you a head start on your career with industry-recognised accreditations, research-informed teaching, and practitioner insight.

Through current real-world, business-informed modules, dedicated career support, extracurricular opportunities and a number of exemptions from professional bodies, you will graduate with an enhanced CV, ready to take on your exciting future.

“The Accounting and Finance course allows you to learn vital accounting knowledge whilst choosing modules that delve into other areas of finance, enabling you to get a feel of what you would like to progress your career in. The lecturers are really helpful and there is a really friendly culture on the course. It is accredited to enable you to claim exemptions from professional examinations after university which is very beneficial for a career in accounting. The knowledge and skills that I have learnt are applicable to daily real-world work in my graduate job.”

Emma Ritchie Accounting and Finance BSc Honours graduate (2024)

Accounting and Finance

BSc Honours

At a glance

Entry requirements:

A Level: AAB

IB: 34 points

GCSE: English and Mathematics at grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level

Course duration:

Full time: 3 years or 4 years with work placement or study abroad

174 new students started in 2024

36 nationalities represented in our student cohort

Professional accreditation from:

Course overview

Graduate with real‑world problem‑solving skills and an understanding of the academic theory that underpins professional accounting and finance practice. Our hugely flexible, professionally accredited degree balances practical application with technical skills development, and provides a fantastic grounding for an exciting career in this fast paced sector.

This degree focuses on three core disciplines that are essential for a successful career in any area of accounting, finance or general business:

• financial accounting

• management accounting

• finance

It will also help you to maximise your career progression with a broader skill set, including communication, analytical skills, logical thinking, teamwork and attention to detail – all highly valued by graduate employers.

Course features

• Learn from leading researchers in the disciplines of accounting and finance together with qualified accountants and gain sector insight with regular guest lectures from leading accountancy firms and experts from business

• Prepare for a wide range of career opportunities – accounting and finance can span all business sectors

• Graduate with knowledge and skills that are valued by businesses as you can help them grow, survive and become more successful

• Fast-track your route to Chartered Accountancy with professional exemptions from the ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW

• Undertake extracurricular qualifications such as the Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate and demonstrate your skilled use of accountancy software, valuable transferable skills, self-motivation and time management to a future employer

• Gain commercial awareness and develop a business mindset with an optional work placement after your second year or broaden your global outlook with an optional study abroad year

What you will study

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• Introduction to Financial Accounting

• Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills for Accounting and Finance

• Introduction to Management and Organisation

• Introductory Economics

• Introduction to Business Law

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• Managerial and Business Economics

• Financial Control

• Intermediate Financial Accounting Responsible Corporate Finance Understanding Company Accounts

Optional modules

Choose one module from the following:

• Strategic Business Analysis

• Auditing

• Career Development for second year students

Compulsory modules

• Business School Mobility

Students on a work placement or study abroad will complete the Business School Mobility module, which encourages students to gain the most value from their “learning experience”, to appreciate that learning is not restricted to academic situations and to critically reflect on their personal, professional and academic development and future employability.

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Management Accounting

• International Financial Management

Optional modules

Choose three modules from the following:

Strategic Business Analysis Auditing

• Derivative Markets

• Issues in Behavioural Finance

• Auditing as Social Accountability

• Taxation

• Accounting, Organisations and Society Accounting, Change and Development

• Career Development for final year students

What our graduates do 100% of our 2022/23 graduates progressed to employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey)

Graduate jobs

• Business Analyst

• Finance Associate

• Tax Analyst

• Tax Consultant

• Trainee Auditor

• Finance Analyst

• Assurance Associate

• Audit Associate

• Catalyst Performance Integration Engineer

• Trainee Chartered Accountant

Recent employers

• Deloitte

• EY

• KPMG

• PwC

• NHS

“Throughout my time on the course, I made amazing memories with friends whilst working towards an accredited degree. The lecturers were not only highly experienced in their fields, but also in their manner of teaching and presenting. The lectures were always packed with real life examples and case studies with popular companies to consolidate learning.”

Thomas Ashworth – Accounting and Finance BSc Honours graduate (2023)

Work placement or study abroad (optional between Stages 2 and 3)

Business Accounting and Finance with work placements

BSc Honours

At a glance

Entry requirements*:

A Level: AAB

IB: 34 points

GCSE: English and Mathematics at grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level

Course duration: Full time: 4 years

65 new students started in 2024

9 nationalities represented in our student cohort

Professional accreditation and exemptions from:

In collaboration with:

Course overview

Get a flying start and accelerate your progress towards being an ICAEW Chartered Accountant by putting classroom theory into the highest level of commercial practice, with integrated paid work placements.

The ‘Flying Start’ degree is a collaboration between Newcastle University, PwC and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The most established degree of its kind, the course combines academic study and integrated paid professional work placements in PwC’s Audit Team, helping you to progress towards the ICAEW Chartered Accountancy qualification, the ACA.

Throughout your journey you will be supported by a team of dedicated staff from both Newcastle University and PwC.

We will help you develop the business skills you need to gain a degree, progress towards a professional qualification and succeed on paid work placements – all of which will help you towards hopefully receiving a full-time graduate offer with PwC.

You could be a fully qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant just over a year after graduation; a true flying start.

Course features

• Study custom designed modules that satisfy the requirements of the ICAEW Certificate and professional level examinations

• Learn from qualified and commercially experienced accountants on our teaching team and gain sector insight with guest lectures from PwC and experts from the sector. A strong alumni network of former Flying Start students regularly participate

• Develop valuable skills of time management, self-motivation, teamwork and research, within the professional skills element of this degree

• Gain commercial awareness with approximately 200 days of qualifying technical work experience working with clients as part of PwC’s Audit Team, across the second, third and fourth years of your degree. This counts towards ICAEW work experience requirements for ICAEW Chartered Accountant status

• Take advantage of the financial support to help you through your Flying Start journey, including:

• a bursary from PwC**

• paid work placements with a competitive starting salary and paid holiday

• reduced tuition fees in years 2, 3 and 4

• sourced and paid-for accommodation, where required, for each work placement period

• free learning materials for many of our modules

What you will study

Compulsory modules

• The Financial Environment

• Introduction to Financial Accounting

• Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance

Introductory Quantitative Methods and Principles of Taxation

• Introductory Economics

• Introduction to Business Law

Compulsory modules

• Management and Control

• Auditing and Assurance

• Tax Compliance

• Financial Accounting for Business

• Stage 2 placement

What our graduates do 100% of our 2022/23 graduates progressed to employment or further study within 15 months of graduating

(Graduate Outcomes Survey)

Compulsory modules

• Business Planning: Taxation

• Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Business Finance Stage 3 placement

Compulsory modules

• Contemporary Issues in Business, Accounting and Finance

• Case Studies in Business, Accounting and Finance Financial Analysis

Corporate Governance and Ethics

• Stage 4 placement

Graduate jobs

• Chartered Accountant

• Financial Accountant

• Senior Associate in Assurance

• Auditor

Recent employers

• In 2024, 100% of our graduates secured positions with PwC

“The camaraderie within all Flying Starts, both within the University and alumni, is incredible. You will join a very select community. All have had to push themselves to be here. The only person who can make you do well is yourself, so be committed to your future and work for it, because the result is worth it.”

Francesca Ronaldson – Business Accounting and Finance BA Honours*** graduate (2022)

Finance BSc

At a glance

Entry requirements:

A Level: AAB

IB: 34 points

GCSE: English and Mathematics at grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level

Course duration:

Full time: 3 years or 4 years with work placement or study abroad

Professional accreditation and exemptions from:

Course overview

The Finance BSc will give you real-world problem-solving skills and an in‑depth understanding of the academic theories that underpin professional finance practice.

This comprehensive and flexible degree balances practical applications and technical skills development with teaching delivered by researchers at the forefront of their discipline and staff with links to the professional world.

It focuses on core finance domains that are essential for a successful career in any area of finance and beyond, including:

• financial markets

• financial institutions

• corporate financial decisions

• accounting and economic concepts

• applied financial data analysis

You will also maximise your career progression with a broader skill set, including communication, analytical skills, logical and critical thinking, and teamwork – all highly valued by graduate employers.

Course features

Academic partner of:

• Deep dive into diverse finance areas. The course is designed and delivered by research-active academics who lead the way in knowledge advancement, and you will have direct access to their expertise

• Explore the latest findings and conduct your own research using data analysis methods, specialised software and real-world financial data

• Use our on-campus Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab and experience the excitement of the trading floor

• You will be exposed to practical insights, real-world case studies and recognition of your learning by selected professional bodies

• Enhance your employability as you master valuable skills that will prepare you for a wide range of roles and sectors

• This degree offers a number of exemptions from the examinations of the ICAEW and ACCA, putting you on the fast track to further qualifications in your chosen career.

• Through our academic partnership with CQF, you can access member-only benefits, including talks and conferences, networking opportunities and career advice

What you will

study

Stage 1 Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• Introduction to Financial Accounting

• Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills for Accounting and Finance

• Introduction to Management and Organisation

• Introductory Economics

• Introduction to Business Law

Compulsory modules

• Responsible Corporate Finance

• Understanding Company Accounts

• Asset Pricing and Portfolio Investment Money and Banking

Optional modules

Choose one module from the following: Managerial and Business Economics

• Financial Control

• Intermediate Financial Accounting

• Strategic Business Analysis

Compulsory modules

• Business School Mobility

Students on a work placement or study abroad will complete the Business School Mobility module, which encourages students to gain the most value from their “learning experience”, to appreciate that learning is not restricted to academic situations and to critically reflect on their personal, professional and academic development and future employability.

Compulsory modules

• Issues in Behavioural Finance

• Derivative Markets

• Financial Institutions: Measuring and Managing Financial Risks

Advanced Topics in Finance Empirical Project in Finance

Optional modules

Choose one module from the following: Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Management Accounting

• International Financial Management

• Taxation Auditing Case Studies in Finance, Accounting and Business

Graduate jobs*

• Financial Analyst

• Financial Adviser

• Financial Trader

• Commercial Banker

• Corporate Investment Banker

• Financial Risk Analyst/Manager

• Investment Analyst

Business Management

The North East is a region of innovators – managers and leaders grow here.

You’ll challenge conventional business and management thinking and develop as a socially responsible graduate who can work across borders and continents –vital skills for the future.

You’ll have unrivalled opportunities to consider the interconnectivity of different business functions, critique management theories, and apply them to real-life business situations with globally recognised companies.

You’ll graduate ready for the changing world of business, with a global outlook, a ‘no borders’ approach to leadership and a clear understanding of the challenges of sustainability in business.

“The Business Management BA Honours course allows you to explore different aspects of business all within the same course, and you can tailor your course to suit your own personal interests by choosing modules that you want to explore further. In between my second and final year, I was able to complete a work placement which meant I was able to experience life in the workplace and develop myself as a professional, boosting my employability prospects.”

Katie Nelson Business Management BA Honours graduate (2023)

Business Management BA Honours

At a glance

Entry requirements:

A Level: AAB

IB: 34 points

GCSE: English and Mathematics at grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level

Course duration:

Full time: 3 years or 4 years with work placement or study abroad

144 new students started in 2024

32 nationalities represented in our student cohort

Professional accreditation from:

Course overview

Develop the personal and professional skills required to become highly employable in a range of business environments and management careers. Our Business Management BA Honours degree will develop your understanding of the strategic and operational context of organisations.

You will study management topics such as:

• business strategy

• global business environment

• digital business

• accountancy and finance

• organisational behaviour

• human resource management

• marketing

• responsible management practice

• operations management

Your knowledge is contextualised, and your employability enhanced, through our strong emphasis on practical, real-world business experience. This is via the use of case study-led teaching, industry guest speakers, and work experience opportunities with globally recognised companies or innovative start-ups and SMEs, if you choose to take a placement year.

You will also graduate with skills in areas such as teamwork and leadership, entrepreneurship, strategic management, numeracy, IT and digital literacy –all essential for your future career.

Course features

• Graduate with associate level membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) – subject to module choice

• Gain commercial awareness and develop a business mindset with an optional work placement after your second year or broaden your global outlook with an optional study abroad year

• Apply what you’ve learned throughout your degree with a choice of electives focusing on business practice, research, or management consultancy

• Build your future career capital with modules and initiatives that develop your global skills, connections and credentials for your dream job

What you will study

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• Introduction to Non-Specialist

Accounting and Finance

• Global Business Environment

• Management and Organisation

Academic and Professional

Skill Development

• Digital Business

• Introduction to Marketing

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• Introduction to Non-Specialist

Accounting and Finance

• Research Methods

• Operations Strategy and Management

Human Resource Management and the Future of Work

Optional modules

Choose 60 credits of modules from the following:

• Interpreting Company Accounts

• Introduction to Innovation and Technology Management

• Introduction to Sustainability

– Theory and Practice

Business Enterprise

• Understanding Work and Organisations

• Managing Change

• HR to Improve Working Lives

• Business Analysis and Analytics

Introduction to Business Law

Global Marketing

• Career Development for second year students

What our graduates do 88% of our 2022/23 graduates progressed to employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey)

Work placement or study abroad (optional between Stages 2 and 3)

Compulsory modules

• Business School Mobility

Students on a work placement or study abroad will complete the Business School Mobility module, which encourages students to gain the most value from their “learning experience”, to appreciate that learning is not restricted to academic situations and to critically reflect on their personal, professional and academic development and future employability.

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• Strategy, Organisations and Society

• The Responsible Management Practitioner

Optional modules

Choose 80 credits of modules from the following:

• Interpreting Company Accounts

Advanced Business Practice Management Dissertation

• Management Consultancy Project

• Management Research Briefing for Sustainable Organisational Futures

Case Studies in Finance, Accounting and Business

• Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics

• Supply Chain Management

• Business Information Systems

• Managing Diversity

International Human Resource Management

• Critical Perspectives on Human Resource Management

• Contemporary Issues in International and Comparative Business

• Innovation and Creativity

• International Entrepreneurship

• Corporate Communication and Social Media

• New Product and Service Development

• Career Development for final year students

Graduate jobs

• Recruitment Consultant

• Project Analyst

• Logistics Freight Coordinator

• Tactical Buyer

• Civil Servant

• Client Relationship Executive

• Integrated Planner

• Business Consultant

• Company Director

Recent employers

• Nigel Frank International

• EY

• British Airways

• Reebok

• Hewlett-Packard

• Ministry of Defence

• DHL

• Santander

• Deloitte

International Business Management

BSc Honours

At a glance

Entry requirements:

A Level: AAB

IB: 34 points

GCSE: English, Mathematics and a modern language at grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level

Course duration: Full time: 3 years or 4 years with work placement or study abroad

37 new students started in 2024

14 nationalities represented in our student cohort

Course overview

This degree will prepare you for the diverse and challenging world of international business. You will develop the skills required to manage the demands involved in operating across borders and build your career in international, multinational or global companies.

You will also study the importance of sustainability in strategy – an important global business priority.

Your study routes

Developing proficiency in a modern language is an integral requirement of the degree. You can begin by studying a language at Entry or Intermediate Level, depending on your prior qualifications. We also offer a new three-year route for those wishing to study Chinese in stage 1 and 2 only. Students taking this route will be transferred onto our BSc International Business Management and East Asian Studies programme and will select 40 credits of cultural modules at stage 3.

Studying a modern language from Entry Level

You can study Chinese, French, German or Spanish from Entry Level. This is a three-year degree, but you may extend it to four years by taking either a study abroad or work placement year (subject to visa restrictions).

Studying a modern language at Intermediate Level

You can study Chinese, French, German or Spanish at Intermediate Level if you have an A level or equivalent in your chosen language of study.

Study or work abroad

It is highly recommended that you complete a year abroad between stages 2 and 3 to develop your language skills and experience another culture. Students studying German, French or Spanish can choose to study or work abroad. Those studying Chinese can study abroad.

Course features

• Use our language labs and Language Resource Centre, with resources in over 150 languages

• Develop your language proficiency and immerse yourself in another culture by choosing to study abroad for a year*

• Gain valuable commercial and international experience with a work placement with globally recognised companies*

What you will study: if you don’t have an A Level (or equivalent) in the language you study as part of your degree

Stage 1

Stage 2

All languages

Compulsory modules

• Introduction to Non-Specialist Accounting and Finance

• Global Business Environment

• Academic and Professional Skills for International Business Management

• Management and Organisation

Chinese Level A (HE Entry Level) Chinese I

• Level A (HE Entry Level) Chinese II

Compulsory modules

• Principles of International Business

• Operations Strategy and Management

Global Perspectives in Managing People and Organisations

• Global Marketing

If you have not already selected 120 credits, you will also take the following:

• Language and Cross- Cultural Communication

Level B (HE Intermediate) Chinese I

• Level B (HE Intermediate) Chinese II

Work placement or study abroad (compulsory for Chinese language route, optional for French / German / Spanish route)

• Business School Mobility

Students on a work placement or study abroad will complete the Business School Mobility module, which encourages students to gain the most value from their “learning experience”, to appreciate that learning is not restricted to academic situations and to critically reflect on their personal, professional and academic development and future employability. For the year abroad, students studying Chinese must complete the year abroad studying at one of the Chinese language partners offered through the School of Modern Languages.

Stage 3

German

• Level A (HE Entry Level) German I

Level A (HE Entry Level) German II

French

• Level A (HE Entry Level) French I

• Level A (HE Entry Level) French II

• Level B (HE Intermediate) German

Spanish Level A (HE Entry Level) Spanish I

• Level A (HE Entry Level) Spanish II

• Level B (HE Intermediate) French

Level B (HE Intermediate) Spanish

*The work placement or study abroad year is compulsory for certain language routes.

Compulsory modules

• Contemporary Issues in International Business Management

• Advanced Global Strategy

Plus one from the following:

• International Business Management Dissertation

• Management Research Briefing for Sustainable Organisational Futures

Level C (HE Advanced) Chinese I

Level C (HE Advanced) Chinese II

Those who choose the International Business Management and East Asian Studies route will take the following modules:

• Chinese Independent Documentaries: Alternative Archive and Video Activism

• Historical and Cultural Interpretations of China through Classics and Newspaper Reading

• Contemporary Japanese Animation

• Literary and Cultural Expressions in Contemporary Japan

• Level C (HE Advanced) German

Plus one from the following:

• International Entrepreneurship

International Human Resource Management

Interpreting Company Accounts Supply Chain Management

• Level C (HE Advanced) French

Plus one from the following:

• International Entrepreneurship

• International Human Resource Management

• Interpreting Company Accounts

• Supply Chain Management

Level C (HE Advanced) Spanish

Plus one from the following:

International Entrepreneurship

International Human Resource Management

• Interpreting Company Accounts

• Supply Chain Management

International Business Management

BSc Honours

What you will study: if you do have an A Level (or equivalent) in the language you are studying as part of your degree

Stage 1

All languages

Compulsory modules

• Introduction to Non-Specialist Accounting and Finance

• Global Business Environment

• Academic and Professional Skills for International Business Management

• Management and Organisation

Chinese

German

• Level B (HE Intermediate) Chinese I

• Level B (HE Intermediate) Chinese II

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• Principles of International Business

• Operations Strategy and Management Global Perspectives in Managing People and Organisations

• Global Marketing

If you have not already selected 120 credits, you will also take the following:

Language and CrossCultural Communication

• Level C (HE Advanced) Chinese I

• Level C (HE Advanced) Chinese II

Work placement or study abroad (highly recommended)

• Business School Mobility

Students on a work placement or study abroad will complete the Business School Mobility module, which encourages students to gain the most value from their “learning experience”, to appreciate that learning is not restricted to academic situations and to critically reflect on their personal, professional and academic development and future employability.

For the year abroad, students studying Chinese must complete the year abroad studying at one of the Chinese language partners offered through the School of Modern Languages.

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• Contemporary Issues in International Business Management

Advanced Global Strategy

Plus one from the following:

• International Business Management Dissertation

• Management Research Briefing for Sustainable Organisational Futures

• Level B (HE Intermediate) German

Plus one from the following:

• Introduction to Linguistics Introduction to Cultural Studies

• Introduction to German History, Culture and Society

• Level C (HE Advanced) German

• Level D (HE Further Advanced) Chinese

Those who choose the International Business Management and East Asian Studies route will take the following modules:

• Chinese Independent Documentaries: Alternative Archive and Video Activism

Historical and Cultural Interpretations of China through Classics and Newspaper Reading

• Contemporary Japanese Animation

Literary and Cultural Expressions in Contemporary Japan

One from the following:

• Level D (HE Further Advanced) German: Language for Professional and Academic Purposes

Plus one from the following:

• International Entrepreneurship

• International Human Resource Management

• Interpreting Company Accounts

Supply Chain Management

What you will study: if you do have an A Level (or equivalent) in the language you are studying as part of your degree

Stage 1

French

Spanish

• Level B (HE Intermediate) French

Plus one from the following:

• Introduction to Linguistics

• Introduction to Cultural Studies

Stage 2

• Level C (HE Advanced) French

• Level B (HE Intermediate) Spanish

Plus one from the following:

• Introduction to Linguistics Introduction to Cultural Studies

• Introduction to History, Culture and Society of the Iberian Peninsula

• Level C (HE Advanced) Spanish

Work placement or study abroad (highly recommended)

• Business School Mobility Students on a work placement or study abroad will complete the Business School Mobility module, which encourages students to gain the most value from their “learning experience”, to appreciate that learning is not restricted to academic situations and to critically reflect on their personal, professional and academic development and future employability.

Stage 3

One from the following:

• Level D (HE Further Advanced) French: Language for Professional and Academic Purposes

• Level D (HE Further Advanced) French: Translation and Interpreting

Plus one from the following:

• International Entrepreneurship

• International Human Resource Management Interpreting Company Accounts

• Supply Chain Management

One from the following:

• Level D (HE Further Advanced) Spanish: Language for Professional and Academic Purposes

• Level D (HE Further Advanced) Spanish: Translation and Interpreting Plus one from the following:

• International Entrepreneurship International Human Resource Management

• Interpreting Company Accounts

• Supply Chain Management

What our graduates do 100% of our 2022/23 graduates progressed to employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey)

Graduate jobs

• Graduate Global Risk Consultant

• Case Handler

• Junior Headhunter

• Marketing Executive

• Human Resources

Graduate Trainee

• Brand Manager

• Intelligence Business Analyst

Recent employers

• L’Oréal

• Capita Plc

• Tui Group

• Nigel Wright Group

• Accenture

• Whitbread Plc

• AIG

• KPMG

Economics

Undertake a rigorous degree in a respected social‑science discipline concerned with, in the broadest sense, the allocation and use of scarce resources.

Economics at Newcastle will give you the best possible start to your career as a professional economist or enhance your career prospects in other professions requiring a knowledge of economics. We do this by integrating your understanding of the subject with developing your numerical abilities, data analysis and problem-solving skills, and building your capacity to grasp wide-ranging issues.

Our degrees are shaped by research expertise, encompassing a wide range of areas relevant to understanding the world around you, both theoretically and quantitatively, which collectively form the foundation of modern economics. You will graduate with a broad economics background, and, from this, a wealth of opportunities will be available to you.

“The course offers a great mix of technical and practical knowledge, and the lecturers are helpful and very approachable. It’s very mathematical and the diversity of the modules is great. Most modules were taught using real-life examples, which made it easier to understand and explore future options.”

Bartosz Sekulski Economics and Finance BSc Honours graduate (2022)

Economics

BSc Honours

At a glance

Entry requirements:

A Level: AAB

IB: 34 points

GCSE: Mathematics at grade

A or 7 and English at grade

B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level

Course duration:

Full time: 3 years or 4 years with work placement or study abroad

114 new students started in 2024

10 nationalities represented in our student cohort

Course overview

Develop the quantitative skills valued by employers, underpinned by real‑world relevance through our Economics BSc Honours degree.

This course equips you with an understanding of economic issues in modern society, and of the global and national settings in which economic activities take place. Early in your study, you will be introduced to key mathematical and statistical techniques used in economic analysis. You’ll also develop a variety of IT skills, which will be of use both within and beyond your degree.

Teaching focuses on the fundamental concepts of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, and the analytical tools and quantitative techniques that are essential to understand modern economics. You will also be able to identify problems, predict outcomes and evaluate policies.

Course features

• Open the door to a variety of roles and a versatile career in both the public and private sectors including the civil service, accountancy, financial consultancy and actuarial or data analysis

• Gain commercial awareness and develop a business mindset with an optional work placement after your second year or broaden your global outlook with an optional study abroad year

• Engage in group work with our Applied Economics module which develops key skills, such as the ability to present and defend arguments on topical economic issues

• Choose from a wide range of optional modules, including a dissertation, and focus on the topics of most interest to you

• Benefit from our status as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner and, through self-study, complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate giving you an interactive introduction to the financial markets

What you will study

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• Economic Analysis

• Statistical Methods for Economics

• Mathematics for Economics

• Economic Applications

• Economic History

Introductory Mathematical Methods for Economics*

Optional modules

Choose 20 credits from the following: Introduction to Accounting and Finance (for Business School students)

• Introduction to Management and Organisation

• Introduction to Marketing

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• Microeconomic Analysis

• Macroeconomic Analysis

• Econometric Analysis

• Applied Economics

Optional modules

Choose 30 credits from the following:

• 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

* This module is compulsory for students without A Level maths (or equivalent). For students with A Level maths (or equivalent) this module is optional.

What our graduates do

94% of our 2022/23 graduates progressed to employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey)

Work placement or study abroad (optional between Stages 2 and 3)

Compulsory modules

• Business School Mobility

Students on a work placement or study abroad will complete the Business School Mobility module, which encourages students to gain the most value from their “learning experience”, to appreciate that learning is not restricted to academic situations and to critically reflect on their personal, professional and academic development and future employability.

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• Advanced Microeconomics

• Advanced Macroeconomics

Optional modules

Choose 80 credits from the following: Dissertation Part 1

• Dissertation Part 2 – Independent Research Project

• Advanced Econometric Analysis

• Advanced Time Series Econometrics

Behavioural Economics and Experimental Methods

• Monetary Economics

• Public Economics

• Financial Economics

• Economics of Risk and Uncertainty

• Health Economics

• Industrial Economics and Policy

• Game Theory

• Development Economics

• Environmental Economics

Happiness Economics

Graduate jobs

• Assistant Economist

• Analyst

• Deals Adviser

• Government Economist

• Operations Analyst

• Buyer

• Financial Analyst

• Investment Manager

• Health Economist

• Economics Consultant

Recent employers

• HM Treasury

• J.P. Morgan

• KPMG

• Civil Service

• Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

• Rolls-Royce Plc

• Deloitte

• Department for Work and Pensions

• Financial Conduct Authority

• Arup

• Bank of America

Economics and Business Management

BSc Honours

At a glance

Entry requirements:

A Level: AAB

IB: 34 points

GCSE: Mathematics at grade

A or 7 and English at grade

B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level

Course duration:

Full time: 3 years or 4 years with work placement or study abroad

32 new students started in 2024

8 nationalities represented in our student cohort

Course overview

Combine study of the key concepts, tools and techniques of economics with a thorough understanding of business with our Economics and Business Management BSc Honours degree.

You will develop an understanding of economic issues in modern society, as well as of the global and national settings in which economic activities take place. You will learn about key management practices, develop practical business skills for the modern manager, and have the flexibility to choose a combination of modules in management or marketing.

You will also be introduced to a variety of IT and quantitative skills, as well as mathematical and statistical techniques in economic analysis, which will be of use both within and beyond your degree.

Course features

• Open the door to a variety of roles and a versatile career in both the public and private sectors, including the civil service, accountancy, financial consultancy and actuarial or data analysis

• Gain commercial awareness and develop a business mindset with an optional work placement after your second year or broaden your global outlook with an optional study abroad year

• Integrate your academic studies with the practical experience gained on placement with our Business School Mobility module

• Choose from a wide range of optional modules and focus on the topics of most interest to you

• Benefit from our status as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner and, through self-study, complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate giving you an interactive introduction to the financial markets

What you will study

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

Introduction to Management and Organisation

Economic Analysis

• Statistical Methods for Economics

Mathematics for Economics

• Economic Applications

Introduction to Marketing

• Introductory Mathematical Methods for Economics*

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• Service Operations Strategy and Management

• Microeconomic Analysis

• Macroeconomic Analysis

Optional modules

Choose 40 credits from the following:

• Business Enterprise

• Understanding Work and Organisations

• Human Resource Management and the Future of Work

• International Economics

• Econometric Analysis

• Economics of Regulation

Economic Evaluation and Investment

• Mathematical Economics

• Global Marketing

• Strategic Marketing

• Python Programming for Economists

British Economic History, 1780–1979

• Ecological Economics and Environmental Policy

• Economics of Inequality and Disadvantage

Work placement or study abroad (optional between Stages 2 and 3)

Compulsory modules

• Business School Mobility

Students on a work placement or study abroad will complete the Business School Mobility module, which encourages students to gain the most value from their “learning experience”, to appreciate that learning is not restricted to academic situations and to critically reflect on their personal, professional and academic development and future employability.

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• Advanced Microeconomics

• Contemporary Issues in International and Comparative Business

Optional modules

Choose at least 40 credits from the following:

• Advanced Macroeconomics

• Behavioural Economics and Experimental Methods

• Advanced Econometric Analysis

Monetary Economics

Public Economics

• Advanced Time Series Econometrics

• Financial Economics

• Economics of Risk and Uncertainty

• Health Economics

• Game Theory

Happiness Economics

Development Economics

• Environmental Economics

• Industrial Economics and Policy

Choose at least 20 credits from the following:

• Business Information Systems

• International Human Resource Management

• Critical Issues in Human Resource Management: Pragmatic Dilemmas in Managing the Workplace of the Future

• Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics

• Innovation and Creativity

• Strategy, Organisations and Society

Global Advertising and Brand Promotion

Digital Marketing

* This module is compulsory for students without A Level maths (or equivalent). For students with A Level maths (or equivalent) this module is optional.

What our graduates do

89% of our 2022/23 graduates progressed to employment or further study within 15 months of graduating

(Graduate Outcomes Survey)

Graduate jobs

• Assistant Tax Adviser

• Placement Related Project**

** This module is only available to those who have been on a placement year.

• Trainee Compliance Officer

• Recruitment Coordinator

• Trainee Financial Adviser

• Assistant Fund Manager

• Strategy Consultant

• Partner Manager

• Logistics Project Manager

• Wealth Management Assistant

Recent employers

• Deloitte

• EY

• HSBC

• Warner Bros.

• deVere Group

• Wellesley & Co

• Bow & Arrow

• Ocado Group

• GlaxoSmithKline plc

Economics and Finance

BSc Honours

At a glance

Entry requirements:

A Level: AAB

IB: 34 points

GCSE: Mathematics at grade

A or 7 and English at grade

B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level

Course duration:

Full time: 3 years or 4 years with work placement or study abroad

71 new students started in 2024

23 nationalities represented in our student cohort

Course overview

Our Economics and Finance BSc Honours degree will develop your understanding of modern economics, including micro and macroeconomic theory.

You will build your knowledge of key topics in corporate finance, financial economics and international financial management. All of which develop your understanding of the workings of the financial markets and financial decision making.

You will also be introduced to mathematical and statistical techniques used in these areas, and you will develop a variety of IT and quantitative skills that will be of use both within and beyond your degree. You will graduate with an appreciation of the interaction between the finance sector of the economy and the wider economic environment.

Course features

• Open the door to a variety of roles and a versatile career in both the public and private sectors, including the civil service, accountancy, financial consultancy, actuarial or data analysis, economics analysis, or research in economics

• Benefit from our status as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner and, through self-study, complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate giving you an interactive introduction to the financial markets

• Gain commercial awareness and develop a business mindset with an optional work placement after your second year or broaden your global outlook with an optional study abroad year

• Become a highly numerate graduate with subject-specific and widely transferable analytical and problem-solving skills valued by employers

What you will study

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• Introduction to Financial Accounting

• Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance

Economic Analysis

Statistical Methods for Economics

• Mathematics for Economics

• Economic Applications

• Introductory Mathematical Methods for Economics*

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• Responsible Corporate Finance

• Microeconomic Analysis

• Macroeconomic Analysis

• Econometric Analysis

Optional modules

Choose 20 credits from the following:

• Financial Control

• Intermediate Financial Accounting

International Economics

• Economics of Regulation

• Economic Evaluation and Investment

• Applied Economics

• Mathematical Economics

Python Programming for Economists

• British Economic History, 1780–1979

• Ecological Economics and Environmental Policy Economics of Inequality and Disadvantage

* This module is compulsory for students without A Level maths (or equivalent). For students with A Level maths (or equivalent) this module is optional.

What our graduates do

92% of our 2022/23 graduates progressed to employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey)

Work placement or study abroad (optional between Stages 2 and 3)

Compulsory modules

• Business School Mobility

Students on a work placement or study abroad will complete the Business School Mobility module, which encourages students to gain the most value from their “learning experience”, to appreciate that learning is not restricted to academic situations and to critically reflect on their personal, professional and academic development and future employability.

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• International Financial Management

• Advanced Microeconomics

• Advanced Macroeconomics

• Financial Economics

Optional modules

Choose 50 credits from the following:

• Dissertation Part 1

• Dissertation Part 2 – Independent Research Project

Advanced Econometric Analysis

Advanced Time Series Econometrics

• Financial Accounting

• Management Accounting

• Issues in Behavioural Finance

• Derivative Markets

• Taxation

• Behavioural Economics and Experimental Methods

• Monetary Economics

• Public Economics

• Economics of Risk and Uncertainty

• Health Economics

• Industrial Economics and Policy

• Game Theory Development Economics

Environmental Economics

• Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Happiness Economics

Graduate jobs

• Audit Associate

• Junior Project Manager

• Tax Assistant

• Investment Analyst

• Account Manager

• Graduate Accountant

• Market Development Consultant

• AML and Sanctions Manager

• Consulting Development Analyst

• Trade Analyst

Recent employers

• Deloitte

• Danske Bank

• KPMG

• Panmure Gordon

• Assurant

• CMS Distribution

• Royal Bank of Scotland

• Jaguar Land Rover

• Panalitix

• UK Trade

Remedies Authority

• Capita plc

• EY

Marketing

Marketing is developing at a rapid rate, blurring the boundaries of human and technological interaction.

This highly creative sector is constantly evolving, so graduates with the right skill set are in demand to combat skills shortages. Marketing is part of every business and sector, so your career opportunities are wide and varied. From working in-house, freelancing, or working for an agency, our strong links with globally recognised companies will broaden your future career choices.

Our degrees combine academic theory with industry practice, up-to-date technology use with well-researched human insights, and develop practical creativity skills from deep domain knowledge. You will become a well-rounded graduate ready to compete in a global marketing arena.

Degrees are flexible; after a common first year equipping you with marketing fundamentals, in years 2 and 3, you can choose from a range of optional modules that fit with your career aspirations.

“One of the main factors that I took into consideration before moving to England for studies was the opportunity to apply theories from lectures and seminars into actual work. The placement was an ideal opportunity to do so.”

Radoslaw Piekarski

Placement year at IBM

Marketing and Management with placement BSc Honours graduate (2022)

Marketing BSc Honours

At a glance

Entry requirements:

A Level: AAB

IB: 34 points

GCSE: English and Mathematics at grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level

Course duration:

Full time: 3 years or 4 years with work placement or study abroad

65 new students started in 2024

13 nationalities represented in our student cohort

Professional accreditation from:

14th in the UK

The Complete University Guide 2026 (Marketing category)

Course overview

Study a degree which provides you with up ‑to ‑ date knowledge and exempts you from examinations for professional certifications.

Our Marketing BSc Honours degree is practice-orientated: you will learn theory in depth then apply it to the real world through case studies, simulations and applied student projects linked to companies.

Marketing identifies, anticipates and satisfies customer needs and is integral to effective business strategy. It fuses psychology, sociology and rhetoric theory to understand consumer behaviour in the global marketplace.

We will nurture your talent, develop your practical skills, and encourage your resilience and adaptability, through topics such as:

• digital business

• integrated and digital marketing communications

• data-driven marketing decisions

• marketing strategy

• brand management

You will graduate ready to succeed in this fast-paced industry.

Course features

• Newcastle University has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through the CIM Accredited Degree Partnership

• Gain commercial awareness and develop a business mindset with an optional work placement after your second year or broaden your global outlook with an optional study abroad year

• Apply theory to practice through experiential learning, which includes simulation software, case study-led teaching, project work, and a marketing consultancy project

• Experience life as a professional marketer with opportunities to work with live clients throughout your degree

• Develop the skills needed for this fast-paced industry through this practiceorientated degree

What you will study

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• Introduction to Management and Organisation

• Understanding Business Growth

• Quantitative Methods for Business Management

Introduction to Marketing

• Marketing Ethics

• Academic and Professional Skills

• Digital Business

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• Research Methods for Business and Marketing

• Strategic Marketing

• Integrated and Digital Marketing Communications Consumer Behaviour

Optional modules

Choose at least one module from the following:

Global Marketing

• Services Marketing

Plus one from the following if you need to do so to study 120 credits:

• Introduction to Accounting and Finance (for Business School students)

Business Analysis and Analytics Career Development for second year students

What our graduates do

100% of our 2022/23 graduates progressed to employment or further study within 15 months of graduating

(Graduate Outcomes Survey)

Work placement or study abroad (optional between

Compulsory modules

• Business School Mobility

Students on a work placement or study abroad will complete the Business School Mobility module, which encourages students to gain the most value from their “learning experience”, to appreciate that learning is not restricted to academic situations and to critically reflect on their personal, professional and academic development and future employability.

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

Choose one module from the following:

• Marketing Dissertation

• Marketing Consultancy Project

Choose four modules from the following:

Global Advertising and Brand Promotion

• Digital Marketing

• New Product and Service Development

• Brand Management

• Data Driven Marketing Decisions Cultural and Heritage Marketing Supply Chain Management

• Career Development for final year students

Graduate jobs

• Brand Manager

• Business Development Executive

• Head of Marketing

• CRM Marketing Executive

• Product Marketing Manager

• Marketing Assistant

• Senior Digital Marketing Consultant

• European Marcomms Coordinator

• Social Media and Marketing Specialist

Recent employers

• AkzoNobel

• GTI Media Ltd

• Weekend Box Club

• Barclays

• Microsoft

• Nintendo

• Johnson & Johnson

• Barbour

• Betfred

• Bosch

• Disney

“My favourite thing about the course was the streamlined content that was not too heavy yet direct and informative during the lectures. This knowledge has already been applied many times over within my current job role. I found the online availability of lectures particularly useful.”

Charles Theseira – Global Partnerships Manager at Next Level Marketing Marketing BSc Honours graduate (2018)

Stages 2 and 3)

Marketing and Management BSc Honours

At a glance

Entry requirements:

A Level: AAB

IB: 34 points

GCSE: English and Mathematics at grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level

Course duration:

Full time: 3 years or 4 years with work placement or study abroad

136 new students started in 2024

26 nationalities represented in our student cohort

th in the UK

Complete University Guide 2026 (Marketing category)

Course overview

Prepare for a wide range of career opportunities with our versatile Marketing and Management BSc Honours degree.

It combines business management with marketing theory and practice. You will have the opportunity to apply theory to practice by experiential learning, which includes simulation software, consultancy projects, and real-life business start-ups, as well as an optional work placement.

The marketing component will provide you with the relevant skills, knowledge and capabilities to become a professional marketer. Your knowledge will be industry relevant and responsive to the latest marketing trends. The management component will provide you with the appropriate academic knowledge and practical skills should you decide to pursue a career in management or become an entrepreneur.

Course features

• Newcastle University has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through the CIM Accredited Degree Partnership.

• This degree is accredited by the Institute of Data and Marketing (IDM) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). You will have full CMI membership throughout your programme and beyond

• Experience life as a professional marketer with opportunities to work with realworld clients throughout your degree

• Apply what you’ve learnt throughout your degree by focusing on management or marketing with a choice of projects on business practice, research, or consultancy with a real client

• Choose from a portfolio of optional modules to strengthen your knowledge of a particular topic or develop an area of specialism

• Gain commercial awareness and develop a business mindset with an optional work placement after your second year or broaden your global outlook with an optional study abroad year

What you will study

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• Introduction to Management and Organisation

• Understanding Business Growth

• Quantitative Methods for Business Management

• Introduction to Marketing

• Marketing Ethics

• Academic and Professional Skills

• Digital Business

• Preparing for Success

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• Managing Human Resources

• Service Operations Strategy and Management

Research Methods for Business and Marketing

• Consumer Behaviour

• Preparing for Success

Optional modules

Choose 40 credits from the following:

• Introduction to Accounting and Finance (for Business School students)

Business Enterprise Understanding Work and Organisations

• Global Marketing

• Services Marketing

• Strategic Marketing

• Integrated and Digital Marketing Communications

• Managing Change

• Business Analysis and Business Analytics

• Career Development for second year students

What our graduates do 89% of our 2022/23 graduates progressed to employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey)

Work placement or study abroad (optional between Stages 2 and 3)

Compulsory modules

• Business School Mobility

Students on a work placement or study abroad will complete the Business School Mobility module, which encourages students to gain the most value from their “learning experience”, to appreciate that learning is not restricted to academic situations and to critically reflect on their personal, professional and academic development and future employability.

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• Preparing for Success

Choose one module from the following:

• Advanced Business Practice

• Management Dissertation

• Management Consultancy Project

Marketing Dissertation

Marketing Consultancy Project

Choose 80 credits from the following: Marketing and Public Policy Communication and Behaviour Change

• Business Information Systems

• International Human Resource Management

• Critical Issues Human Resource Management: Pragmatic Dilemmas in Managing the Workplace of the Future

• International Entrepreneurship

• Management of Creativity, Design and Innovation

• Global Advertising and Brand Promotion

Digital Marketing

New Product and Service Development

• Data Driven Marketing Decisions

• Cultural and Heritage Marketing

• Brand Management

• Supply Chain Management

• Career Development for final year students

Graduate jobs

• District Manager

• Customer Strategy Consultant

• Digital Marketing Executive

• Content Editor

• Global Marketing Services Manager

• International Manager

• Commercial Manager

• Product Development and Marketing Specialist

• Marketing Associate

• Communications and Engagement Officer

Recent employers

• Abercrombie & Fitch

• Accenture

• Amazon

• Asda

• ASOS

• Atom Bank

• Barbour

• Capital One

• HSBC

• IBM

• Mercedes-Benz

What’s next –your application journey

Research your options

• Search university websites

• Attend Open Days and Recruitment Fairs

Hints and tips

During Open Days and Recruitment Fairs, don’t forget to:

• take a list of questions with you so you can make the most of your visits

• plan your day in advance to fit in as much as possible

Apply

• Know the application deadlines

• Start your application

Hints and tips

Three top tips for the perfect personal statement:

• read through UCAS’ personal statement guidance

• link your skills and experiences back to the course you’re applying for

• remember to proofread

Don’t forget to apply for student finance.

The most up-to-date application deadline dates can be found at ucas.com

Make your decision

• Attend Offer Holder days

Hints and tips

Three top things to consider before you accept your offer:

• is this the right course for me? (think about course content and teaching methods)

• what is the extracurricular / student experience like? (such as employability, welfare support and wellbeing)

• is this the right city for me to live in for at least three years?

Don’t forget to make your Firm / Insurance choices.

Prepare for university life

• Apply for accommodation

• Understand the pre-arrival process and what you need to do before you start

Hints and tips

• Check out the Students’ Union

• Join the University’s online community to connect with your peers (you’ll receive an invitation from us to join)

• Note down key dates in your calendar (induction, start of term, deadlines etc)

You’re ready to join us!

See it for yourself…

Come and meet us

There is no better way to get to know us than by visiting us and seeing our campus, facilities and city for yourself.

For prospective applicants, we hold Open Days in the Summer and Autumn. Once you have applied, you will also be invited to attend an Offer Holder day in the Spring.

We’ll list our Open Days on our website here: ncl.ac.uk/business/events

Connect

@NUBizSchool

@NCL_business

@Newcastle University Business School

@NCLBusiness

Explore

@NCLBusiness

Join us and see what you could achieve

Acknowledgements

Editing: Newcastle University Business School

Design: Sterling Creative

Photography: Chris Bishop, John Donoghue and TyneSight

Stock photography: iStock

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