Economics and Politics BSc (Hons)

<strong>Want to study some of the most challenging, controversial and real-world issues facing governments, business and the wider society today?</strong><br/><br/><strong>Course outline</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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, equipping yourself with the tools needed to solve complex economic problems. You will also develop research and analytical skills, providing you with a portfolio of highly relevant, adaptable skills that are transferable across various career paths. By becoming a hybrid professional who can navigate the domains of economics and politics, our program is your gateway to a dynamic and rewarding career.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Key benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>• 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.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Excellent prospects - Politics at Aston University was ranked 7th in the UK for ‘career prospects’ (Guardian, 2025), 10th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Complete University Guide, 2025), and 12th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects’ (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Safe in our hands - Ranked 7th in the UK for ‘student-to-staff ratio’ (Politics; Guardian, 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• More for less – Ranked 8th in the UK for ‘value added’ (Politics; Guardian, 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £35,400 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)<br/><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/><br/>• Experiential learning – Experience learning by doing with innovative modules like the award-winning EuroSim module<br/><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/><br/>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:<br/><br/><br/>• Business consultant<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Economist<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Strategy and transactions analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Financial consultant<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Parliamentary assistant<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Teacher<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Project manager<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Ministerial officer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Performance analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>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.