Economics and Politics

On this degree course, you’ll have the opportunity to explore political topics going beyond the uk and europe, covering north america, south asia, china, japan or the emerging global powers. you will acquire the ability to analyse and understand political problems, socio-cultural change and political institutions and structures.

This placement is a great opportunity to get a taste of the world of work, build your professional network, meet new people, and develop your skills. you can even travel abroad to work or study at one of our international university partners!

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Economics and politics graduates go on to a range of professions with recent roles including trade capture analyst, technology consulting graduate scheme, graduate tax scheme, transfer pricing analyst, account manager, analyst, business analyst, conflict and stabilisation lessons team, corporate banking trainee, corporate engagement executive, corporate finance intern, graduate intern, public policy and strategic relationships intern. potential employers include morgan stanley, the department for international development, hsbc, bosch, barclays investment bank, kpmg, hmrc, ernst & young, the ministry of defence, the united nations economic commission, ibm, capgemini, virgin active, hays, british gas, the royal bank of scotland (rbs), interserve, airbus, solihull care housing association and the ministry of foreign affairs. politics at aston was ranked 6th in the uk for the percentage of graduates in employment or further study, five years after graduating (longitudinal education outcomes, 2020). economics at aston was ranked 5th in the uk for 'career prospects' (the times and the sunday times good university guide, 2020), making them some of the most employable graduates in the uk. employed aston business/economics graduates earn £11,000 (40 per cent) more than the uk average, five years after graduating (longitudinal education outcomes, 2020).

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Aston University has partnerships with the following companies: