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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
International Business and Economics
Aston University, Birmingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Business and Economics course at Aston University, Birmingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
BBB: Standard offer // BBC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B // BBC: Contextual offer (Please see this webpage for more details - https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready) If the student is presenting Level 3 Core Maths at minimum grade B, this is acceptable in lieu of GCSE Maths B/5.
Most popular A-levels studied
The International Business and Economics course at Aston University, Birmingham features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | B |
| Economics | B |
| Psychology | B |
| Sociology | B |
| Mathematics | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Economics | B |
| Mathematics | C |
| Business Studies | B |
| Psychology | B |
| Biology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: LNC1
Here's what Aston University, Birmingham says about its International Business and Economics course.
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
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Recognised for quality – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation
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Professionally accreditations – This programme leads to accreditation or exemptions from several professional bodies, including CII and CIMA
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Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
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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)
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Top 100 in Europe - We've been ranked 17th in the UK and 97th in Europe (Financial Times European Business Schools ranking 2024)
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87th in the world - We’ve been ranked as 87th in the world and 11th in the UK for business and management studies (QS World University Rankings By Subject 2025)
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
Source: Aston University, Birmingham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Aston Business School
Location
Main Site | Birmingham
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• International business
• Economics
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £23,500 per year |
Aston University, Birmingham student reviews
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It is accessible
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It’s a wonderful environment to be a part of
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I have been responsible with finances
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The support has been excellent
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There is a wide range of facilities available
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It’s a well detailed course
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aston University, Birmingham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The International Business and Economics course at Aston University, Birmingham features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
high
Teaching on my course
93%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
high
Academic support
92%
high
Academic support
92%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
high
Organisation and management
91%
high
Organisation and management
91%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
med
How well organised is your course?
94%
high
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
high
Student voice
88%
high
Student voice
88%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
80%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
85%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
med
Teaching on my course
82%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
74%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
85%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
low
Student information
The International Business and Economics course at Aston University, Birmingham features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
The International Business and Economics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Aston University, Birmingham graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£28.1k
First year after graduation
£37.6k
Third year after graduation
£48.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£28.1k
First year after graduation
£33.2k
Third year after graduation
£42k
Fifth year after graduation
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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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