**Ready to understand and shape the world? Whether its business, corporate success or social impact, your journey starts here.**
**Course description**
Studying BSc (Hons) Business and Sociology at Aston University will develop your sociological imagination whilst honing your business acumen, management and critical thinking skills to understand the broader implications of individual actions in society.
The programme delves into real-life experiences and their connections to larger social issues. You will explore the impact of social constraints, class, race, r...
**Ready to understand and shape the world? Whether its business, corporate success or social impact, your journey starts here.**<br/><br/>**Course description**<br/>Studying BSc (Hons) Business and Sociology at Aston University will develop your sociological imagination whilst honing your business acumen, management and critical thinking skills to understand the broader implications of individual actions in society.<br/><br/>The programme delves into real-life experiences and their connections to larger social issues. You will explore the impact of social constraints, class, race, religion, and gender on inequality and life chances. You will learn the theories, principles and concepts of management functions and will explore business models, drawing on the knowledge of our experts at Aston Business School. <br/><br/>You will be taught by research-active staff who are experts in contemporary topics like inequality, racism, health, migration, and more, and who constantly update their teaching based on research findings.<br/><br/>The integrated placement year will provide you with invaluable real-world experience, boosting your employability.<br/><br/>**Key course benefits**<br/><br/><br/>- **Recognised for quality** – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation<br/><br/><br/>- **Gold standard teaching** – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Excellent prospects** – Aston University was named runner-up in the University of the Year for Graduate Employment Award (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide)<br/><br/><br/>- **Earn more** – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Safe in our hands** – Sociology at Aston University was ranked top 15 in the UK for ‘graduate prospect – on track’ (Complete University Guide, 2024) <br/><br/><br/>- **Our full attention** – Sociology at Aston University was ranked 10th in the UK for student to staff ratio (Guardian, 2024)<br/><br/><br/>**Course details**<br/><br/>**Modules**<br/>For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/business-and-sociology-bsc<br/><br/>**Assessment method**<br/>For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/business-and-sociology-bsc
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LN31
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:15,M:30 We accept the QAA-recognised Access Diploma which must consist of 45 credits at Level 3. You must obtain a minimum of 15 Distinctions and the rest must be at Merit or Distinction. Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification and you must meet the GCSE entry requirement. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM DDM: standard offer // The University also accepts the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/BTEC Level 3 Diploma for entry onto degree programmes, provided that they are studied in combination with other qualifications that are equivalent to three full A2 Levels. GCSE/National 4/National 5A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language/Literature and Mathematics. A levelB,B,C B,C,C BBC: Standard offer // BCC: If student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B // BCC: Contextual offer (more details https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready) T LevelD The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: T-Level - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction Grade D T-Level - Digital Production, Design and Production Grade D T-Level – Education and Childcare Grade D T-Level – Onsite Construction Grade D T-Level – Building Services Engineering for Construction Grade D T-Level – Digital Business Services Grade D T-Level – Digital Support Services Grade D T-Level – Health Grade D T-Level – Healthcare Science Grade D T-Level – Science Grade D |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
International | £18,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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