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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LL21

Politics and Economics

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£25,750Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle University, the BA (Hons) Politics and Economics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This flexible degree is delivered jointly by Politics and Newcastle University Business School. It offers the exciting intellectual challenge of exploring two contrasting disciplines of central importance to the contemporary world. In Politics, you study international politics, political thought and political systems from around the world. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Economic analysis
Political economy
Analysing economic data
UCAS Code:LL21
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB. A or AS level Mathematics and/or Economics is desirable but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade A/7) required if not offered at a higher level. At least one A level from a social science or humanities subject such as History, Government and Politics, Geography, English, Economics or Philosophy is preferred but not essential. General Studies is accepted. A level subject combinations are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

34 points. Higher Level Mathematics desirable at grade 5 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 6 if not offered at Higher Level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£77,250

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£35,000
3 years£27,000£34,000£43,500
5 years£37,000£47,000£61,500

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 47% above UK average salary
This course
£47,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £13,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

57%Working
10%Studying
17%Work & Study
9%Seeking Work
79%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
58%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Politics and Economics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#149QS World
#18UK Ranking
27,230+Students
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