International Business and Economics,BSc (Hons)
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    International Business and Economics,BSc (Hons)

    Aston University
    Aston University
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Birmingham
    University Rank:#423
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 31,227 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    International Business and Economics,BSc (Hons)

    About

    Course overview

    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.

    BSc (Hons) International Business and Economics

    This degree will develop your theoretical and technical skills with an international perspective, meaning you can progress to a career in a broad range of settings in business, finance, the public and the third sector. Our alumni have gone into roles such as a data analyst or international economist, and many have joined graduate schemes with high profile businesses.

    What we will provide
    First class teaching in the UK’s second largest city. We have an international reputation for excellence in teaching and learning and our inspirational teaching staff are co-authors of one of the leading textbooks in economics used by many UK universities. Six of our teaching staff are recognised with awards for teaching and learning in economics. Members of the teaching team also contribute to A -GamE, a centre established at Aston to share best practice in the use of games, experiments and simulations in teaching.

    We are also an Adobe Creative Campus meaning you will have access to top-notch software licenses, including Adobe and Solidworks, commonly used in industry.

    What you will provide
    A curious mind and an interest in the world of business. It is important you learn how to adapt a growth mindset to your studies – understanding that intelligence and success come from applying yourself, a willingness to learn and an ambition and drive to excel.

    What skills we teach
    We put a strong emphasis on analytical and quantitative skills which are highly valued by graduate employers. Furthermore, you will be able to work in teams and communicate economic and business concepts as well as analysis to non-specialists.

    Placement year
    Taking a placement year will boost your employability – it’s what makes Aston University graduates some of the most employable in the country. Many of our students obtain graduate positions with the same employer that they completed their placement with.

    The Aston placement year forms an integral part of your educational journey and gives you the chance to put theory into practice, gain relevant work experience, and develop professional and transferable skills.

    It is compulsory for all home students. International/EU students can request permission to opt out of the placement year, but we strongly recommend that it is completed where possible. An alternative to a work based placement is the possibility of studying abroad.

    Career prospects
    As an economist specialising in international business, you will be open to a diverse range of different jobs and careers. Some graduates work in different posts in multinational businesses or as economists, for example in the Government Economic Service (GES). Others opt to go into consultancy, finance, banking and a wide range of other graduate schemes and public sector roles. Economists have flexibility.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You can apply for a Masters programme with an undergraduate degree from a recognised Saudi Arabian University.

    You should have a GPA of 3.6/5.0 Or 2.7/4.0 overall or above from a Saudi Arabian university. The specific requirement will vary depending on the course you are applying for at Aston and the Saudi Arabian university from which you have graduated.

    If you are applying for finance, engineering or science-based subjects, you must have studied a similar field in your undergraduate degree.

    English Program Requirements

    Postgraduate courses

    School / ProgrammeReadingWritingListeningSpeakingOverall
    Aston Business School
    1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.5

    Aston Business School - MBA
    1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.5

    School of Social Sciences and Humanities
    1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.5

    School / ProgrammeReadingWritingListeningSpeakingOverall

    Engineering and Physical Sciences

    		5.55.55.55.5

    6.0

    Engineering and Physical Sciences

    (Engineering Systems and Management programmes)

    		6.06.06.06.06.5
    Health and Life Sciences6.06.06.06.06.5
    Health and Life Sciences - OSPAP7.07.07.07.07.0

    You may be accepted with a lower IELTS score (see table below) - if your IELTS score meets the minimum criteria below you will be required to take a mandatory in-sessional English module during your course.

    Postgraduate courses (minimum IELTS scores for which mandatory in-sessional English course is required)

    For the courses within the categories below, you may be required to take an in-sessional English module depending on the IELTS scores you have achieved:

    School / ProgrammeReadingWritingListeningSpeakingOverall
    Aston Business SchoolNo more than 2 bands at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.0*

    Engineering and Physical Sciences - Engineering Systems and Management programmesNo more than 2 bands at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.0*

    Master of Public Health (MPH)No more than 2 bands at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.0*

    * Important - Students with an overall 6.0, with no more than two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 or above are required to take and pass the English for Postgraduate Studies in-sessional English module. Our in-sessional English programme is a module which will help you to improve your English and learn essential academic skills during your first term.

    Students with overall 6.5, with no more than two bands at 6.0 and other bands at 6.5 or above are not required to take our in-sessional English module.

    More about the In-sessional English module

    Aston University is committed to ensuring that every student is fully prepared to take on the challenges of their Master's degree. As such, please note that if you achieve IELTS overall 6.0 (with no more than two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 or above) or an equivalent acceptable English Language Qualification you will be required to undertake a mandatory timetabled in-sessional English programme to be delivered by Aston University’s Centre for English Language and Communication. Further details will be provided after the enrolment process including timetable and classes you will be required to attend. This is provided at no additional cost.

    Career

    Career prospects

    Our BSc (Hons) International Business and Economics programme will prepare you for a range of careers across the public, private and third sectors. Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, according to the 2023 Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO). This data shows that five years after graduation, employed Aston University graduates have the 15th highest median salary among all UK Higher Education Institutions, with a median salary of £36,100.

    The transferable skills that our business and economics programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:

    • International Procurement Trainee
    • Chief Operating Officer
    • Data Analyst
    • Business Consultant
    • Foreign Exchange Money Market Dealer
    • Trade Fund Analyst
    • Policy Advisor
    • Management Consultant
    • Deal Assurance Manager

    Our graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as TikTok, Lidl UK, HSBC, Barclays, KPMG, HMRC, GSK, the Royal Bank of Scotland, PwC, General Electric, Mazars, EY, the Cabinet Office, The House of Commons, and the Office For National Statistics.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    31,227 / year

    International Business and Economics,BSc (Hons)

    Aston University

    Aston University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Birmingham

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