About this course
Aston University, Birmingham offers BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Economics (Placement year) as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Mathematics. Based in Birmingham, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £21,500 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 78. The next intake is Term 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
T Levels are not currently accepted as an entry requirement for this course.
We accept the QAA-recognised Access Diploma which must consist of at least 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits at level 3; including at least 15 credits in Mathematics units.
32 overall points with 6, 5, 5 in Higher Level subjects including a minimum grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics and a minimum grade 5 in Standard Level English.
IB:
Certificate/ National Certificate Level 3: Not accepted.
The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering is not accepted, please see our foundation programme for an alternative route.
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering with an overall grade of Distinction, plus A-level Mathematics at grade A.
BTEC Level 3 Foundation or 90 credits Diploma (any subject): DM, plus 2 A-levels at grade AB. This must include A-level Mathematics at grade A.
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and Diploma (any subject): DM, plus A-level Mathematics at grade A.
2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates or Subsidiary Diplomas (any subjects): DM, plus A-level Mathematics at grade A.
1 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate or Subsidiary Diploma (any subject): M, plus 2 A-levels at grade AB. This must include A-level Mathematics at grade A.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma and National Extended Diploma (any subject): DDM plus 1 A-Level in Mathematics at minimum grade B.
*List of core maths qualifications we accept: AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies, City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics, NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life, OCR (MEI)* Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving, OCR (MEI)* Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning, Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context, WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life and Level 3 Core Math.
BBC, to include A level Maths at minimum grade B (contextual offer)
BBB, to include A level Maths at minimum grade B (with an EPQ or Core Maths* at grade B)
ABB, to include A level Maths at minimum grade A
A Levels
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Term 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
