BSc (Hons) Economics at Aston University

You will be studying economic theories that will help you to understand challenging issues facing society today, including climate change, inequality and the regulation of digital platforms. You will take part in economics games and experiments to experience economic decision making first-hand and test the extent to which economic theories can explain real world behaviour. You will also learn how to analyse real-world data using specialised software packages Excel and R.

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: Principles of Microeconomics, Mathematics for Economics, Games & Economic Behaviour, Introduction to the Business Environment, Principles of Macroeconomics, Statistics for Economics and others. Second year core modules: Intermediate Macroeconomics, Econometrics 1, Measuring the Economy, Intermediate Microeconomics, Econometrics 2, Industrial Organisation. Placement year core modules: Integrated Placement Year.

Career pathways

This course will equip you with skills that are sought after by employers of the public and private sector. 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 (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025).

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