BSc (Hons) Business and International Relations

The BSc (Hons) Business and International Relations course provides a comprehensive understanding of business and management alongside a profound understanding of global politics. You will gain a strong foundation in management principles and business concepts, including strategic decision-making. You will also explore major issues in international affairs such as concepts and theories of international relations, approaches to security studies or international political economy. Understanding how business and politics intersect on a global scale will provide you with a solid starting point for your future career.
You will be taught by research-active staff who are experts in their respective fields and who constantly update their teaching based on the newest research findings.
The integrated placement year will bridge the gap between theory and practice, and provide you with invaluable real-world experiences in the UK or abroad, equipping you with the skills and insights you need for a range of professional roles within business, government or advocacy.

Our BSc (Hons) Business and International Relations degree at Aston University focuses on key contemporary issues in international relations and policy, such as security and globalisation of the international political economy. It is strongly geared towards increasing your employability.

We all know that taking a placement year will boost your employability – it’s what makes Aston University graduates some of the most employable in the country. It’s for this reason that we encourage every student to take one. The placement year gives you the chance to put theory into practice, gain relevant work experience, and develop professional and transferable skills.
The placement year is compulsory for BSc (Hons) Business and International Relations students. International students can request permission to opt out of the placement year, but we strongly recommend that it is completed where possible.