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

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

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, 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

* Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.

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

* Experiential learning – Experience learning by doing with innovative modules like the award-winning EuroSim module

* Recognised for quality – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation

* 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) and Politics is ranked 13th overall in the UK (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)

* Strong prospects - Politics ranked 7th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects’ (Guardian University Guide, 2026) and ranked 6th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects - on track’ (Complete University Guide, 2026)

* Well supported - Ranked 3rd the UK for ‘staff/student ratio’ (Politics; Guardian University Guide, 2026)

Where can this degree take me?

The transferable skills that our economics and politics programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:

* Business consultant

* Economist

* Strategy and transactions analyst

* Financial consultant

* Parliamentary assistant

* Teacher

* Project manager

* Ministerial officer

* Performance analyst

Our graduates have gone on to work at companies and public sector organisations such the Civil Service, KPMG, Deloitte, Accenture, Santander, Amazon, Atos, PwC, Office for National Statistics and Microsoft.