Bachelor in Economics BSc

Tuition comes to 23,500 GBP per year.

Graduates from this programme frequently progress into influential roles within the Government Economic Service (GES), professional consultancy, international banking, and high-level finance sectors. By bridging the gap between abstract theory and real-world application, the course ensures students are prepared to address pressing societal challenges, from climate change and economic inequality to the regulation of digital platforms.

This course is defined by its commitment to practical, evidence-based learning. Students engage with economics through active experimentation, utilizing specialized software packages like R and Excel to analyze data. The teaching staff includes award-winning educators and co-authors of leading economics textbooks, some of whom have direct experience as graduate recruitment assessors, providing students with a unique, insider perspective on what top employers expect from future economists.

Applied Economic Experimentation

At the heart of the programme is a focus on experiential learning. Through the university’s dedicated centre for economic games and simulations, you will test theories in controlled environments, gaining a deeper understanding of human decision-making and market behaviour that goes far beyond traditional lecture-based study.

Aston University in Birmingham is a career-focused public research university with a central campus and a long tradition of linking education to industry. Founded from technical roots in 1895, Aston combines academic study with practical experience and is known for strong employability outcomes. The urban campus places students close to business, cultural and transport hubs, and a multicultural student community contributes to a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Aston emphasises applied learning, professional placements and partnerships with employers, so many programmes integrate a placement year or live industry projects. Facilities include modern lecture spaces, specialised labs and student services that support academic success and wellbeing. Small-group teaching and strong student support ensure international students have access to language help, academic workshops and career guidance tailored to the UK labour market.

Student life blends campus convenience with Birmingham’s vibrant cultural scene, offering clubs, societies and volunteer opportunities to build networks and practical skills. The university’s careers team helps with CVs, internships and graduate recruitment, while accommodation and welfare services ease the transition to study in the UK. Applicants should explore course accreditation, placement options and scholarship possibilities early, and connect with Aston’s international advisers to plan applications and arrival logistics.