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

In a globalised environment, economics can unlock answers to some of the biggest questions faced by business and wider society.

From predicting the impact of Brexit to the implications of globalisation on local demand, the International Business and Economics degree will give you the tools to answer some of the biggest questions faced by business today from a global perspective.

You will develop an understanding of how businesses work from an international perspective, gaining analytical, transferable skills to evaluate international markets, and make informed decisions relevant to the world of business.

The course will introduce you to theories, models and methods in economics, brought to life and contextualised from a global perspective.

You will learn from our business experts at Aston Business School. Our economics teaching team includes six winners of national teaching awards, the authors of the one of the best-selling economics textbooks and established researchers who bring up-to-date expertise to the curriculum. Two members of the teaching team have also acted as assessors at graduate recruitment sessions for the Government Economic Service (GES). This gives you a unique opportunity to learn from people who have an input into the hiring decisions of the largest employer of economists in the UK

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)

* Professionally accreditation – This programme leads to accreditation or exemptions from several professional bodies, including CII and CIMA

* 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)

* Excellent prospects - Ranked 9th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects - on track’ (Business & Management Studies, Complete University Guide 2026)