Economics and Finance Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

On our Economics and Finance course, you will develop strong analytical and decision-making skills by combining economics, finance and quantitative methods. You will build foundations in microeconomics, macroeconomics, finance, accounting, mathematics and statistics, before progressing to advanced topics such as corporate finance, econometrics and financial economics.\
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You will explore how markets and financial decisions interact, with a distinctive focus on the real estate sector. Optional modules allow you to tailor your degree, with topics including fintech and behavioural economics.\
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As part of an industry placement year, you will gain valuable real-world experience. In your final year, you will deepen your expertise by applying your knowledge to complex economic and financial challenges.\
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This course is delivered by Aston Business School which is part of an elite group of global business schools that hold the ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

Key benefits

* Recognised for quality – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS)

* Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)

* Earn more – Our graduates earn on average £48,500 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025)

* Expert teaching - Ranked 3rd in the UK for ‘satisfaction with teaching’ (Economics; Guardian University Guide, 2026)

* Centred around you - Ranked 5th in the UK for ‘student experience’ (Economics; Sunday Times University Guide, 2026)

* Highly ranked - Economics ranked 14th overall in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2026)