Economics

Why Economics at Aston

The faculty includes six holders of national teaching awards who co-authored a popular economics textbook, while several members served as hiring experts for the UK government’s economic service—the country’s largest employer of economists. This means students learn from those who shape professional requirements in the field. As an Adobe Creative Campus partner, the university provides access to professional software like Adobe and Solidworks, while all programs blend economic theory with hands-on data analysis in Excel and R through games and business simulations.

Business Economics

The Business Economics BSc explores how economic principles drive decisions amid competition, innovation, and global shifts. From the first year, students tackle micro- and macroeconomics alongside mathematics and statistics, applying these concepts to contemporary business challenges. The second year deepens into corporate strategy analysis, while the final year covers behavioral economics and entrepreneurship. Between second and third year, students can take a placement year to apply their knowledge with career service support.

Economics BSc at Aston University

The Economics BSc trains students to address pressing issues—from climate change to digital platform regulation—through a solid theoretical foundation tested in economic experiments that compare real behavior against models. The second year introduces advanced data analysis using R, while the final year allows specialization in applied economics. Graduates have gone on to work as forensic accountants, actuarial analysts, and asset analysts at Virgin Media, Accenture, IBM, and GCHQ.

International Business and Economics

International Business and Economics BSc equips students to analyze global business questions—from Brexit consequences to how globalization affects local demand. By combining economic theories with international business strategies, the program develops analytical skills for evaluating world markets. In the final year, students write a research paper on their chosen topic, applying advanced quantitative methods to international trade and strategic management while learning to think systemically about problems in a global context.

Mathematics with Economics

Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics, the Mathematics with Economics BSc merges mathematical concepts with economic theory through an interdisciplinary curriculum developed jointly by Aston University’s engineering college and business school. The program builds skills in mathematical modeling, data analysis, and problem-solving, while featuring a unique peer teaching system where second-year students mentor first-years in labs. Formats span lectures, computer workshops, and seminars with invited experts who share how they apply mathematics and economics in real business settings.