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International Business

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Sandwich
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Frenchay Campus
Awarded by:
University of the West of England, Bristol

Course summary

BA(Hons) International Business gives you a solid grounding in business management fundamentals, focusing on international business. This practice-led course is ideal if you're interested in preparing for an international business career where you shape your learning with international experiences.

Why study International Business?
There's a growing demand for graduates who understand global markets and management and the challenges of conducting business across borders.

Studying an International Business degree will give you a diverse skillset including, digital literacy, critical thinking, ethical values, entrepreneurial, technical and communication skills, shaping you into a 'career ready' graduate.

Learn the latest digital skills, so you can embrace the emerging technologies and artificial intelligence that are rapidly transforming modern business. You'll also learn the importance of ethical and sustainable practices to contribute to a more sustainable global future.

Why UWE Bristol?
Benefit from our strong industry links through a core international placement year, where you'll gain significant international experience.

You can choose between applying for a study year abroad with a partner institution offering business courses in English, or an internationally focused work placement. You'll also take part in fieldwork, pitches, and industry guest lectures all to enrich your learning experience and take advantage of the many networking opportunities.

We'll challenge you to develop professionally and reach your full potential and support you every step of way through your personal tutor, a learner's group, and mentor support. Working in mentor groups alongside your group mentor and personal tutor, you'll develop a portfolio of practice and complete activities. This allows you to identify your skills, develop action plans, and reflect on how your degree, and other activities, are helping you to gain the skills needed for your personal and professional development.

Where can it take me?
As a graduate from our International Business degree, you'll be equipped to make a positive contribution in an international business role or further study from the moment you leave us.

Find a role in any area of business, management and entrepreneurship in multinational enterprises, governmental organisation or your own global company, in public and private sectors in the UK and overseas.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N110
Institution code:
B80
Campus name:
Frenchay Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 4

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

A level

No specific subjects required. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

No specific subjects required.

Access to HE Diploma

No specific subjects required.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

No specific subjects required.

T Level

No specific subjects required.

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UWE Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At UWE Bristol we are committed to ensuring all applicants can fulfil their potential.

We make contextual offers for this course that are lower than our standard entry criteria.

We use a range of information from your UCAS application to consider your background and experiences as an individual and the impact these may have had on you. You do not need to provide us with any additional information to be considered for a contextual offer.

Learn more on the Bristol, UWE website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Fee information is to be confirmed. All fees are subject to final approval. Please visit our website for further information.

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