International Business and Economics - BSc (Hons)
Aston University, Birmingham

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(4.2)

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DATA SOURCE:

UNISTATS, UCAS

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

Aston University

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

Sep 2027

Duration

4 Year

Course info

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

Course description

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 which is part of an elite group of global business schools that hold the gold standard of ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. 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 course benefits

Recognised for quality

– Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation-

Professionally accreditations

– 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)-

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

– Ranked 25th in the UK for 'graduate prospects - outcomes' (Complete University Guide, 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/international-business-and-economics-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/international-business-and-economics-bsc

Key stats

Business & Management Studies

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Complete University Guide ranking

Complete University Guide Business & Management Studies ranking

SOURCE:

UNISTATS, UCAS

What students say

Monigadevi Rajendran

Aston University, Birmingham

International Business and Economics - BSc (Hons)

Hello, I am from India and now I am studying in Aston university it's give great experience in studying it gives skill based knowledge compared to my Indian institution. In this university I love to learn more culture experience. In this university lots of international students are there. Most peoples are very kind to help students at any time.

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Saranya Manohar

Aston University, Birmingham

International Business and Economics - BSc (Hons)

Only concern is that there is no subsidised meal options or food counters apart from the cafés in And around the university campus.

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Quynh Trang Pham

Aston University, Birmingham

International Business and Economics - BSc (Hons)

This is an ideal place to study. The facilities are excellent, I often go to the library to study, it is spacious and inspires me to study. The staff and teachers of the school are friendly. The school provides many valuable resources for studying.

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Elba Langa

Aston University, Birmingham

International Business and Economics - BSc (Hons)

It makes a great place to study because of the facilities the university has and how the lectures and seminars are well structured. I would recommend have a guide book or video, explaining to international students how to use all the University websites like, my map, and so on.

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Israh Kawthar

Aston University, Birmingham

International Business and Economics - BSc (Hons)

The community is really nice. A lot of support from older students, from lecturers, from student ambassadors and staff in general. Can rent laptops, lots of nice study areas. Nice people. Diverse. Lecturers are engaging and get you involved in lectures by making you participate and not just a boring powerpoint. Thought an improvement would be that it could have more clubs and socities since it doesn't feel as there are many options, especially for new first years who don't have friends yet so won't have anyone to ask if they wanted to make their own.

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Modules

Modules (Year 1)

Principles of Microeconomics (15 credits) - Core

Mathematics for Economics (15 credits) - Core

Games & Economic Behaviour (15 credits) - Core

Introduction to the Business Environment (15 credits) - Core

Principles of Macroeconomics (15 credits) - Core

Statistics for Economics (15 credits) - Core

Applied Topics in Economics (15 credits) - Core

Political Economy (15 credits) - Core

Modules (Year 2)

Intermediate Macroeconomics (15 credits) - Core

Econometrics 1 (15 credits) - Core

International Business and Development (15 credits) - Core

Intermediate Microeconomics (15 credits) - Core

Global Strategies: Firms, Markets, and Institutions (15 credits) - Core

International Business Economics (15 credits) - Core

Modules (Year 3)

Placement Year

Integrated Placement Year (120 credits) - Core

Modules (Year 4)

Further Topics in Microeconomics (15 credits) - Core

Further Topics in International Business (15 credits) - Core

International Trade (15 credits) - Core

Further Topics in Macroeconomics (15 credits) - Core

The Consulting Challenge (15 credits) - Core

Innovation and International R&D Management (15 credits) - Core

DATA SOURCE:

UCAS/IDP Connect

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Latest reviews

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Overall rating

4.2

5 stars

35%

4 stars

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3 stars

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Latest Economics reviews

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Lily

Aston University, Birmingham

Reviewed: 13/02/23

International Business and Economics - BSc (Hons)

The library and learning development team there is great for help with everything maths and professional academic writing related. There is lots of support for academics but also personal development and there are always new opportunities and events emailed out to join - typically for career and placement help but sometimes special visits by members of a big company. The best way to get to know people and establish a few friendships is by joining one or a few of the various clubs and societies, the SU is a good place to go with friends to hang out and play board games or pool or just have something to eat. Inside of the university are study spaces on almost every floor and meeting rooms which you can book for teacher appointments or for group meetings. Getting to lesson on time does require some planning though since the elevators are often full and kind of stressful.

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Natalia Eden-Winn

Aston University, Birmingham

Reviewed: 16/02/24

International Business and Economics - BSc (Hons)

There's not much support for estranged or care leaving students without parental support. Aston doesn't have it's own student accomodation, they have a partnership with unite, so when students have issues with accomodation it's hard to know who to ask for help. Unite does not respond to emails and there's no clear contact details online. When trying to get to lectures, it's hard to get around University, some parts of corridoors are blocked off and you don't know it till you get there and end up stuck, especially if you get off the lifts. Also the lifts are always really busy, I'm not sure how they could amend this but when you have multiple classes on the upper floors, it makes you late waiting to take the lift up. The lifts don't stop on all floors either which I think makes it even more inconvenient.

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Haleema Maqsood

Aston University, Birmingham

Reviewed: 09/01/24

International Business and Economics - BSc (Hons)

The university is too small for the amount of students however the student life is spectacular and the help you get is better than any university. University’s are meant to be an independent experience however a lot of students struggle with independence and Aston helps a lot with that and I think that’s what makes studying at lot easier and motivates students to do well and enjoy themselves.

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Elba Langa

Aston University, Birmingham

Reviewed: 16/02/25

International Business and Economics - BSc (Hons)

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Ilyas

Aston University, Birmingham

Reviewed: 28/02/24

International Business and Economics - BSc (Hons)

Students union and available facilities are great, library is convenient and there are lots of areas to study on campus. Also close to the city centre so you'll never get bored. Bad: lecture rooms could be better and safety in the surrounding areas is questionable

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Israh Kawthar

Aston University, Birmingham

Reviewed: 13/02/25

International Business and Economics - BSc (Hons)

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