BSc (Hons) Business and Politics (with integrated placement year) in Birmingham United Kingdom | Aston University

Our BSc (Hons) Business and Politics program delivers an in-depth study of management and political science. Students develop core competencies in business fundamentals and managerial strategies, including critical decision-making processes. The curriculum examines global political issues extending beyond European borders to analyze systems in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Participants acquire sophisticated knowledge of governance structures, economic frameworks, and the dynamic relationship between commerce and political institutions.

Instruction comes from faculty engaged in cutting-edge research, with specialists continually incorporating the latest academic developments into their teaching methodologies.

The mandatory placement year connects academic concepts with practical application, offering transformative professional experiences either domestically or internationally. This hands-on component develops essential competencies for diverse careers in corporate, governmental, or nonprofit settings. Graduates emerge prepared for multiple career pathways, with alumni securing positions at prestigious organizations such as IBM, TikTok, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, and University Hospitals Birmingham across various sectors.