Economics and Politics
Aston University, BirminghamCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics at Aston University, Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Want to study some of the most challenging, controversial and real-world issues facing governments, business and the wider society today? Course outline Studying BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics at Aston University will equip you with a profound understanding of economics, global politics and where they intersect, fostering critical thinking and practical skills. You will gain a strong foundation in economic concepts, theories and principles. You will explore political topics going beyond the UK and Europe, covering Africa, Asia and North America. International tuition fees are £22,575 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC - BCC BBC: Standard offer // BCC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B // BCC: Contextual offer (Please see this webpage for more details - https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready) |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 points 5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects with at least 5 in Standard level Maths. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£22,575
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Aston University, Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £36,000 |
| 5 years | £28,500 | £34,500 | £50,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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