The joint honours in Business and International Relations gives you a comprehensive understanding of business and management alongside an in-depth knowledge of contemporary politics in a global context.
Business and International Relations
Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 17,750 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2023
Business and International Relations
About
As a business student at Aston, you'll study the theories, principles and underlying concepts of management and develop a strong understanding of business models and processes. You'll examine how strategic decision-making within organisations takes place, and develop the ability to recognise and analyse the economic, technical, financial, social and organisational parameters within which modern managers make decisions, providing you with a solid starting point for your future career.
On the international relations strand of the course, you'll get an introduction to the international state system and to the structure and purpose of international organisations, such as the United Nations, the World Health Organization (WHO) and NATO. You will develop a knowledge and understanding of the nature between states and also of the roles played by international institutions, other intergovernmental organisations, multinational corporations and NGOs.
Important strengths of the course include its focus on key contemporary issues in international relations and policy, such as security and the globalisation of the international political economy. It is strongly geared towards increasing your employability, therefore designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills relevant to careers involving international partnerships in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
An integrated placement year offers the chance to apply your learning in a work or study placement in the UK or overseas. Whether you choose to study abroad, work for a company or to teach, Aston's links with employers, schools and universities around the world mean you will have a wide range of options to boost your employability and explore the world of work.
You will also have the opportunity to produce a substantial piece of individual work in the form of a dissertation on an agreed topic of your choice.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Students who have completed grade 12 and the Tawjihi are eligible to apply for a one-year International Foundation Programme and then progress to undergraduate study.
If you have or you are on the path to study a different qualification, please contact us at [email protected] for an evaluation.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 67
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 93
Career
Business and International Relations graduates go on to a range of professions with recent roles including Broadcast Journalist, Editorial Assistant, Civil Service Administrator, Human Resources Officer, Marketing Trainee, Policy Officer, Research Assistant, Solicitor, Languages Teacher, Account Manager, Analyst, Business Analyst, Corporate Engagement Executive, Public Policy and Strategic Relationships Intern.
Potential employers include Morgan Stanley, the Department for International Development, HSBC, Bosch, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Economic Commission.
Employed Business and Management graduates earn آ£11,100 (41%) more than the UK average five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2019).
Aston University was recognised as the 'Best University Placements Service'.
The Careers and Placements team at Aston University won the 'Best University Placements Service' category at the National Undergraduate Employability (NUE) Awards 2022. This was achieved by launching Virtual Employability Festivals and recognising the power of peer-to-peer communication by pairing 500 students looking for placements with 500 students who had completed placements.
Aston University embeds employability into 80% of subjects in the curriculum through their incredible relationships with academic staff, the university-wide commitment to employability sets the benchmark.
Fee Information
How to Apply
Our UCAS institution code is A80.
Completing your UCAS application isn’t a quick job, but keep in mind you don’t have to fill it out all in one go. Take your time to make sure it reflects the best of you.
Add @aston.ac.uk and @ucas.com to your email address book and check your emails regularly (keep an eye on your Junk folder too, just in case).
You’ll be sent important information throughout the application process via both email and text message. It normally takes around a few working days for us to process an application, however in certain cases it can take a little longer. Please be patient – we haven’t forgotten about you!
Business and International Relations
Aston University, Birmingham
United Kingdom, Birmingham