BSc Business, Management & Public Policy

4 years full-time with integrated placement year

UCAS Code: LN41

Typical offers:
A Levels: ABB-BBB from three subjects.

Whilst the grades listed here are our entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are only an estimate. We will therefore consider applicants with predicted grades that fall below these entry requirements if the application is of a high standard. However, any offer made will not be lower than stated above. In addition to your predicted grades, when making offers we also consider your previous academic performance (eg GCSEs), your school/college reference and the commitment and motivation you demonstrate for your chosen course via the personal statement. Applicants and their teachers/advisers are welcome to contact us with individual queries about entry qualifications via If you already have your grades and would like to check your suitability for one of our courses please contact us via e-mail. Applicants and their teachers/advisers are welcome to contact us with individual queries about entry qualifications via .

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IB: 33 points
BTEC, Access & other: Students applying with BTEC or Access qualifications are considered on individual basis.

Specific subject requirements: GCSE: Maths & English at grade C/4 or above.

The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

Tuition fees 2017/18: £9,250 (£1,250 during placement year) for UK/EU students. £14,630 (£2,500 during placement year) for overseas students. .

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification. .

• This course is designed to help you build a comprehensive understanding of the various functions of management and examine the policies developed and delivered by governments and other organisations across the world.
  

  Public Policy & Management
  You will investigate the economic, social and political forces which influence government decision-making, and which give rise to conflicts between the achievement of economic, environmental and social objectives.
  

  The course examines why governments take particular decisions in key policy areas (such as the economy, health, and the environment) and develop a detailed understanding of processes of policy making at global, national and local levels of government. You will also study the nature of policy delivery and management by various organisations, such as health care organisations, local governments, schools and businesses.

  The course explores in depth the outcomes and consequences of various government policies on the economy and society.

  Business
  You’ll study the theories, principles and underlying concepts of the main functions of management and develop a strong understanding of business models and processes. You’ll examine how strategic decision-making within organisations takes place, and develop the ability to recognise and analyse the economic, technical, financial, social and organisational parameters within which modern managers make decisions.
  
  Your career
  Your placement year will give you the opportunity to apply your key skills and competencies within a real work-based situation.
  

  The course is strongly geared towards increasing your employability since it is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required of professionals working in the public, private and voluntary sectors..

  Sample module options: The modules below are indicative only. When an offer is made, students will receive a detailed programme specification which forms part of our terms and conditions.

  Year 1 Core modules:
  Becoming a Social Scientist
  Social Issues
  From Social Problems and Public Policies
  Introductory Accounting for Business
  Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
  Introduction to Marketing Management

  Economic Environment of Business
  
  

  Year 2
  

  Core modules:
  Research Methods
  Critical Policy Analysis
  Business Policy
  Business Game
  Business, Government & Society
  Management Accounting
  Operations Management
  Business Economics

  
  Optional modules:
  Global Society
  CSI: Crime, Subversion and Injustice
  Welfare States and Welfare Change
  Environmental Policy
  Health Matter

  Year 3

  You will spend this year in a professional placement or you may choose to take up an international study opportunity at one of our partner institutions. This year is compulsory for all UK and EU students.
  
  See placement year section or find out more about the Aston placement year.
  

  Final Year
  

  Core modules:
  Principles of Finance
  Value Based Strategy

  Choice of modules from:
  Dissertation
  International Migration and Policy
  Ageing, Society, Policy
  Learning to Labour: Education and Society
  Challenges of Climate Change
  The Citizen and the State
  Work, Organisation and Society
  Racism, Class and Gender
  Contemporary Social Movements
  Corporate Power in a Globalised World
  Health Policy
  Theories and Practice of Leadership
  Psychology & Work
  Consumer Research and the Customer Experience
  International Marketing
  International Operations
  Effective Project Delivery
  Learning, Training and Development in Organisations
  Business Ethics