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Economics and Politics BSc (Hons)

Aston University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Want to study some of the most challenging, controversial and real-world issues facing governments, business and the wider society today?


Course description

Studying BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics at Aston University will equip you with a profound understanding of economics, global politics and where they intersect, fostering critical thinking and practical skills.You will gain a strong foundation in economic concepts, theories and principles. You will explore political topics going beyond the UK and Europe, covering Africa, Asia and North America. You will gain a profound understanding of a wide range of political and economic issues, and equip yourself with a range of tools needed to solve complex economic problems, and develop research and analytical skills, providing you with a portfolio of highly relevant, adaptable skills that are transferable across whatever career path you choose. By becoming a hybrid professional who can navigate the domains of economics and politics, our programme is your gateway to a dynamic and rewarding career.You will be taught by research-active staff who are experts in their respective fields and who constantly update their teaching based on the newest research findings.The integrated placement year will bridge the gap between theory and practice, and provide you with invaluable real-world experiences in the UK or abroad, equipping you with the skills and insights you need for a range of professional roles within business, government or advocacy.


Key benefits

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Recognised for quality

鈥� Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation-


Gold standard teaching

鈥� Aston University was awarded Gold 鈥� the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023) -


Safe in our hands

鈥� Politics at Aston University was ranked 5th in the UK for 鈥榞raduate prospects 鈥� on track鈥� (Complete University 大象传媒, 2023).-


Earn more

鈥� Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average 拢36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)-


Experiential learning

鈥� Experience learning by doing with innovative modules like the award-winning EuroSim module-


Our academics are clear

鈥� 96% of students felt that teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things (Economics and Politics programmes; National Student Survey, 2023)


Course details


Modules

For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/economics-and-politics-bsc


Assessment method

For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/economics-and-politics-bsc

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 18,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BCC - BBC

BBC: Standard offer // BCC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B // BCC: Contextual offer (Please see this webpage for more details - https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready)

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University information

Aston University

Aston University

  • University League Table

    39th

  • Campus address

    Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 7ET, England

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Aston Power Skills: embedded in every undergraduate degree. You鈥檒l develop the four Power Skills that global employers are looking for.
Aston Global Advantage: built into postgraduate study. Gain leadership skills and real-world experience with industry challenges.
Award-winning careers support: opportunities for placements, work experience, or job-focused modules to help you succeed.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    32nd out of 79 2

    25th out of 79 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    123 54%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    26th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    13th

    40

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    125 58%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    15th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    25th

    9

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