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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
The BSc (Hons) Business and International Relations course provides a comprehensive understanding of business and management alongside a profound understanding of global politics. You will gain a strong foundation in management principles and business concepts, including strategic decision-making. You will also explore major issues in international affairs such as concepts and theories of international relations, approaches to security studies or international political economy. Understanding how business and politics intersect on a global scale will provide you with a solid starting point for your future 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 course benefits-
Recognised for quality– Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation-
Gold standard teaching– Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)-
Our academics are clear– 92% of students felt that teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things (Business and International Relations; National Student Survey, 2023)-
Earn more– Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)-
Safe in our hands– Aston University was ranked 9th overall in the UK for International Relations (Guardian, 2024) -
Experiential learning– Experience learning by doing with innovative modules like the award-winning EuroSim module
Course detailsModulesFor more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/business-and-international-relations-bsc
Assessment methodFor more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/business-and-international-relations-bsc
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC - BBC Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
29 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
T Level:
D Grades / Points required
BBC: Standard offer // BCC: If student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B // BCC: Contextual offer (more details https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready)
We accept the QAA-recognised Access Diploma which must consist of 45 credits at Level 3. You must obtain a minimum of 15 Distinctions and the rest must be at Merit or Distinction. Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification and you must meet the GCSE entry requirement.
5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects
DDM: standard offer // 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.
The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: T-Level - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction Grade DT-Level - Digital Production, Design and Production Grade DT-Level – Education and Childcare Grade DT-Level – Onsite Construction Grade DT-Level – Building Services Engineering for Construction Grade DT-Level – Digital Business Services Grade DT-Level – Digital Support Services Grade DT-Level – Health Grade DT-Level – Healthcare Science Grade DT-Level – Science Grade D
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£18,250 per year
Students from International
£18250 Per year
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