Economics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Economics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Ready to tackle today’s biggest challenges through economics?
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.
Our te...
Ready to tackle today’s biggest challenges through economics?
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.
Our teaching team includes six winners of national teaching awards, the co-authors of one of the best-selling economics textbooks, and established researchers who bring expertise to the curriculum. Members of the team have acted as graduate recruitment assessors for the Government Economic Service (GES). This gives you a unique opportunity to learn from people who have an input into hiring decisions of the UK’s largest employer of economists.
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)
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-14
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A50-H47
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
B,B,B
B,B,C
BBB: Standard offer // BBC: If the student is also presenting Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B // BBC: Contextual offer (Please see this webpage for more details - https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready) If the student is presenting Level 3 Core Maths at minimum grade B, this is acceptable in lieu of GCSE Maths B/5.
T Level
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 21.0, offer-merit: 24.0, offer-pass: 0.0
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of grade C/4 or above is required in GCSE English Language or Literature and B/5 in GCSE Mathematics is required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDM
DDD: standard offer // DDM: If the student is also presenting Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B or: if the student is eligible for a Contextual offer (Please see this webpage for more details - https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready) // 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.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International | £23,500 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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