Economics BSc (Hons)
Newcastle University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Main Site (Newcastle)

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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3 - 4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Main Site (Newcastle)

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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3 - 4 Years

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This economics degree will prepare you for a career in this globally relevant field, with skills valued by employers and a thorough knowledge of modern and international economics.Our Economics BSc Honours degree has real-world relevance. The course focuses on developing your quantitative skills and giving you a thorough understanding of global economics. Youll leave University as a sought-after graduate.Youll gain an in-depth knowledge of global economics, studying theory and policy with ...Read more

This economics degree will prepare you for a career in this globally relevant field, with skills valued by employers and a thorough knowledge of modern and international economics.Our Economics BSc Honours degree has real-world relevance. The course focuses on developing your quantitative skills and giving you a thorough understanding of global economics. You'll leave University as a sought-after graduate.You'll gain an in-depth knowledge of global economics, studying theory and policy with topics such as: international economicsmicro and macro-economic analysis, development economicsYou'll become a confident economics expert who can identify problems, predict outcomes and evaluate policies. You'll also gain skills that are highly valued by professionals and industry experts. You'll graduate ready to pursue your career in economics.You will focus on the fundamental concepts, analytical tools and quantitative techniques. These will help you understand modern economics.Work placement opportunity Study abroad option

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
Economics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£24,000
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Economics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Economics
77%
Mathematics
71%
Geography
22%
History
19%
Business Studies
15%
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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle University is a Global Top 125 university (QS World University Rankings 2023) and founding member of the prestigious...

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Newcastle University
King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Newcastle Central  0.5 miles away
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