Through this professionally accredited degree you develop a strong understanding of the strategic and operational context of businesses. You study topics such as organisational behaviour, human resource management and business strategy. Your knowledge is contextualised, and your employability enhanced, through our strong emphasis on practical real-world business experience. You can choose to take on a 12-month work placement in the UK or overseas, or studying at one of our partner universities abroad.
If the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.
Apply by 29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
Course code:
N200
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Newcastle University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Course code:
N200
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Excluding General Studies.
Guidance on A level subjects can be found in the Entry Requirements for this degree at www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/
Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required.
GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required if not taken at A or AS level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Business-related subjects preferred.
Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required.
GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 45 credits
M: 0 credits
P: 0 credits
To include at least 6 credits in maths or quantitative methods.
Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required.
GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required
Scottish Higher - AAABB
Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.
Mathematics and English required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Maths and English is required.
Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.
Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and English (Language and/or Literature) required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
Normally to include Mathematics.
Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2
Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required.
GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required
Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required.
GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Data from:
This course
Date range:
2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
For Newcastle University, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these
calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data.
Learn more here
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AAB
Most common
AAB Most common
A*A*A
Highest grades
BBC
Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
81%
81% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.
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See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
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Student Outcomes
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The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.