Business with Economics BA (Hons)

Entry Requirements

Compulsory Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics.

• GCE and VCE Advanced Level:
  

  300 UCAS Tariff points (in the region of BBB).

• Edexcel/BTEC National:
  

  Distinction, Distinction, Merit.

• Scottish Highers:
  

  BBBBC at Higher level, BBC at Advanced Higher.

• Irish Highers:
  

  ABBBB

• Advanced Diploma:
  

  Grade C in the Progression Diploma, plus 100 points from GCE/VCE A level or BTEC National Award.

• IB Diploma:
  

  26 points

• HEFC Access:
  

  Two Distinctions and four Merits, normally including Quantitative Methods, plus Toolbox.

• Other QAA-recognised access programme:
  

  Full Access award, to include a substantial Mathematical component at Level 2/3. Some units to be achieved at Distinction, others at Merit.

• Return to Learning:
  

  We welcome applications from mature students and will consider, on an individual basis, those who do not meet traditional entry criteria but have an appropriate level of relevant experience. We are supportive of the University’s Access to HE course, the HEFC, which provides an excellent basis for preparing adult students for entry into Higher Education.

  
  More details are available from the Return to Learning Service:
  Tel 0191 227 4323
  Email er.rtlservice@northumbria.ac.uk
  Website www.northumbria.ac.uk/rtl

• International/English Language Requirements:
  

  International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below. 

  • A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5 
  • Pearson Academic score of 54 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51 
  • Or a Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet Based Test) (TOEFL IBT) score of 79 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17 and Speaking 20. 

  The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

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