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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
Studying BSc (Hons) Business and Sociology at Aston University will develop your sociological imagination whilst honing your business acumen, management and critical thinking skills to understand the broader implications of individual actions in society.The programme delves into real-life experiences and their connections to larger social issues. You will explore the impact of social constraints, class, race, religion, and gender on inequality and life chances. You will learn the theories, principles and concepts of management functions and will explore business models, drawing on the knowledge of our experts at Aston Business School. You will be taught by research-active staff who are experts in contemporary topics like inequality, racism, health, migration, and more, and who constantly update their teaching based on research findings.The integrated placement year will provide you with invaluable real-world experience, boosting your employability.
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)-
Excellent prospects– Aston University was named runner-up in the University of the Year for Graduate Employment Award (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide)-
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– Sociology at Aston University was ranked top 15 in the UK for ‘graduate prospect – on track’ (Complete University Guide, 2024) -
Our full attention– Sociology at Aston University was ranked 10th in the UK for 'student to staff ratio' (Guardian, 2024)
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-sociology-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-sociology-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
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£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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