Course summary

Course description When you study economics at Aston, you will be looking at some of the most challenging and controversial issues facing society today, including the gender pay gap and how human behaviour is linked to global warming. From tackling the gender pay gap to informing policy decisions on the impact of global warming, studying economics at Aston will develop business-critical skills that are transferable across whatever career path you choose. Our four year BSc in Economics has been created with industry specialists to ensure that you develop the right skillset needed for modern business. The course addresses current issues and learning gaps in the study of economics with a focus on applying theory to solving real-world issues. Everything you learn will be applied to a real-world context, even down to the way that you are assessed, where you will communicate complex economic theories to non-specialists. You will learn about economic theories and build on your analytical and mathematical skills in order to understand how economics is used to solve a breadth of issues in business and wider society. Through case studies, real-world examples and challenges, you’ll explore economics in an applied context and your placement year gives you an opportunity to develop your employability skills. Your first year is designed to give you a broad knowledge of economics in a business and management setting, which not only helps to appeal to employers, but it also gives you the opportunity to better understand the areas aligned to economics that interest you most. You will then go on to select the modules that best suit your interests and growing range of skills. Key course benefits • Economics is ranked 11th in the UK for value added, comparing our students’ entry grades with their degree results. (Guardian University Guide, 2022). • Economics is ranked 13th in the UK for graduate-level employment 15 months after graduation. (Guardian University Guide, 2022). • As part of your degree, you’ll undertake a professional placement, gaining valuable practical experience in the field of your chosen subject area. • Our economics research quality has been ranked 17th in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2022). • This course is delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School – one of just 1% of business schools in the world to hold AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditation. 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/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/economics-bsc