BSc Economics and Politics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics and Politics and International Relations, combining economic theory with global political analysis. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme includes an integrated placement year for practical experience. Modules cover regional politics across Europe, Asia, and North America, alongside political economy and international climate politics.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 23%
- Finance Professionals: 23%
- Administrative occupations: 17%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 32%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 30%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Studying and Researching Politics
- British Politics since 1990
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Mathematics for Economics
- Political Economy and Industrial Policy
- The Making of the Modern World
- What’s Trending (Current Affairs in Politics and International Relations)
- Comparative Government and Politics
- Political Economy: Approaches, Concepts and Issues
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Quantitative Methods
- Politics and Society of the Middle East
- West European Politics and Society
- North American Politics and Society
- East Asian Politics and Society
- South Asian Politics and Society
- The Politics and Policies of the European Union
- Political Theories and Ideologies
- International Climate Politics
- International Business Economics
- Markets, Games and Strategy
- Sports, Economics and Finance
- Integrated Placement Year
- Research skills and Economics and Politics Dissertation
- Further Topics in Macroeconomics
- Further Topics in Microeconomics
- African Politics: From the Colonial Period to the Present Day
- The American Presidency
- Chinese Politics and Society
- Writing and Reporting of Conflict and Violence
- EuroSim: Learning Negotiation through Simulation Games
- Gender and Politics
- Interest Groups and Lobbying
- Politics and Islam: Past and Present
- Politics of Development
- Religion and Politics in Contemporary Europe
- Sport and Politics
- Technology and Digital Politics
- Debates in Contemporary British Politics
- Political Parties
- Understanding Foreign Policy
- Environmental Economics
- International Trade
- Competition Policy
- Behavioural Economics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Politics at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £50,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £14,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Politics at Aston University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Politics at Aston University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Politics at Aston University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics and Politics at Aston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Politics at Aston University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.