BSc (Hons) Business Management and Social Policy with Integrated Placement Year in Birmingham United Kingdom | Aston University

The BSc (Hons) Business Management and Social Policy course at Aston University combines business expertise with social science perspectives. You'll develop management skills, strategic thinking, and operational knowledge while exploring the societal factors influencing public policy. Our research-focused academics, specializing in current issues such as social inequality, discrimination, public health, and population movements, ensure teaching content remains cutting-edge.

A distinctive element of this program is its mandatory professional placement year, designed to enhance your career prospects by equipping you with skills valued across public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Placement years significantly improve graduate employability - a key reason why Aston graduates rank among the most sought-after professionals. We actively promote this opportunity for all students to apply academic knowledge in real-world settings, acquire practical experience, and build both job-specific and adaptable skills.

All BSc (Hons) Business Management and Social Policy students must complete the placement year, though international students may apply for exemption in exceptional circumstances. However, we strongly advise undertaking this valuable experience whenever feasible.