Entry into Aston University to study International Business and Management

Hey all,

just been a few weeks ago when I've decided that I want to intend on going to Aston University to study International Business and Management. The requirement is 340-360 UCAS points and for students studying the Btec National Diploma in Business (Which is me) need a DDD but the course only runs for 2 years so its only possible for me to get two Ds and 280 UCAS points as a maximum, I was wondering if anyone went through this route and had to enrol into a one year A-level and undertake the 2nd year of the Business diploma? I've also got a Distinction star in IT Practitioners First Diploma, a C in GCSE English, and am retaking my Maths GCSE next week which am aiming to get a C in. I'd really appreciate it if anyone can help me out whether taking a one year A-level with my 2nd year on the BND Business course will enable me to get the DDD grade which should consist of 340-360 UCAS points in total and the C in Maths.

Kindest Regards,

John.

It'll be good to see you there George. For Maths, I've been entered into the foundation paper because I got a great percentage on the non calculator but for the calculator I got an appalling percentage and there was a big difference which then concluded with my lecturer and I agreeing that Foundation might be best for me because I'd understand the majority of questions so C is the highest I'll be able to achieve and am going to be completely honest and say I might not be able to reach the entry requirements unless if I talk to the head of Business to put me on to the 2nd year of the extended diploma otherwise I won't have enough tariff points to get on the course so we'll have to wait and see what happens.

Hi

I wouldn't worry too much about your maths I had to re take it from school and only managed a C and I have all the soft A levels. Aston ask for 5 A*-C grades at GCSE only good business school which asks this. They offer loads of support especially for maths. Iv not had a problem finding a placement or a grad role in fact had 3 offers for technology roles.

I assume it would be different if u want to do economics or accounting for example.

You should both come to Aston its an amazing experience!! and regardless of what the media says there are jobs out there for the right graduates

good luck