BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics at Aston University

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.

Faculty: College of Business and Social Sciences  |  Department: Aston Business School  |  Duration: 4 years with integrated placement year (international students may opt out of the placement year)  |  Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year core modules: Fundamentals of Communication, Ideas that Shape Society, Mathematics for Economics, Principles of Microeconomics, What's Trending? Debating the Challenges of Our Time, Making Sense of Politics and others. Second year core modules: Intermediate Macroeconomics, Political Economy: Approaches, Concepts and Issues, Intermediate Microeconomics, British Politics in Comparative Perspective. Placement year core modules: Integrated Placement Year.

Career pathways

Our BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics programme will prepare you for a range of careers across the public, private and third sectors. Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £37,600 three years after graduating, and £48,500 five years after graduating (Economics, Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025).

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