Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Understand how organisations operate and compete.
- Use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions.
- Develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication.
Aston University · Birmingham
BSc (Hons) Business and Management
A broad business education with an integrated placement year, popular with aspiring managers and entrepreneurs. International students may opt out of the placement year. The programme develops strategy, organisations, leadership, decision-making and responsible management. At undergraduate level, the course develops subject knowledge progressively alongside practical, analytical and transferable skills.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Business analyst
- Operations manager
- Management consultant
- Business development professional
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A-levels BBB standard offer (BBC contextual), or equivalent
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan school qualifications accepted for direct entry (see each course page); otherwise International Foundation or International Year One via ONCAMPUS Aston
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, two bands at 5.5 and others 6.0+
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan O/L English grade B accepted as IELTS 6.5 equivalent and grade C as IELTS 6.0 equivalent; MOI letters accepted from Colombo, Moratuwa, Sri Jayewardenepura and Peradeniya universities
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Aston University.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on aston.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Aston University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.