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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: Z018
Economics (Extended Degree)
Northumbria University, NewcastleNewcastle upon Tyne, England
5 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
70%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc Economics (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University, Newcastle is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Fascinated by what makes the financial world tick? Want to make your mark in business and investment? Our BSc (Hons) Economics course builds the analytical skills and knowledge you’ll need to carve out a successful career in the economics sector. It’s designed around the research of our teaching experts and backed by excellent industry links. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Microeconomic Principles and Analysis
Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
Mathematical Methods for Economics
Financial Markets and Institutions
Corporate Governance and Ethics
Applied Econometrics
International Economics and Trade
Economics Dissertation Project
UCAS Code:Z018
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 56 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,850
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£99,250
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £16,500 | £21,000 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £25,000 | £31,000 |
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▼ 34% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 22% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
75%
Overall
Teaching on my course
70%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
62%Academic support
83%Organisation and management
79%Learning resources
94%Student voice
64%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Northumbria University, Newcastle
Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Economics (Extended Degree) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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