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Aston University, Birmingham
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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**Ready to understand and shape the world? Whether its business, corporate success or social impact, your journey starts here.****Course description**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. ...Read more


Ready to understand and shape the world? Whether it's business, corporate success or social impact, your journey starts here.


Course description

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

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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 details


Modules

For 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 method

For 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

Key stats

  UCAS
WUSCA ranking:
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63/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
44th
What students say
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Hanna
06 Feb 25

Easily accessible location, modern facilities both physical and online, the library is gorgeous, main building is easy to navigate once you know what you’re doing, staff are..Read more

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Alisha
07 Mar 23

Great campus location, needs to be more accessible lecturers and teaching..Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBC - BCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D15M30 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE English Language/Literature and GCSE Mathematics are required at minimum grade C/4. 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

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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£21,500 per year

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Hanna
06 Feb 25
English and Sociology
Easily accessible location, modern facilities both physical and online, the library is gorgeous, main building is easy to navigate once you know what you’re doing, staff are...
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Alisha
07 Mar 23
English and Sociology
Great campus location, needs to be more accessible lecturers and teaching...
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Aston University, Birmingham
Aston University, Birmingham , Birmingham

Aston University is a leading university with a sharp focus on helping students achieve career success....

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Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.3 miles away
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