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International Business (with a professional placement year)
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
1st in the UK for annual research income (Chartered Association of Business Schools 2025)
13th in the UK for Business Studies (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)
Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
About the course
Today’s businesses operate on a global scale. Working within diverse environments requires strategic thinking, problem-solving and outstanding communication skills.
On this course you'll grow your understanding of international markets to prepare you for a dynamic career.
Join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School, where you’ll expand your international network. By engaging with dedicated professionals, you’ll explore new perspectives, ideas and approaches within a vibrant community.
By studying at Sussex, you will:
investigate trends in international business and global strategy
examine marketing and human resource (HR) management from an international perspective
get employer mentoring, networking opportunities, attend guest lectures and develop professional skills
access entrepreneurship opportunities through our Startup Sussex programme
connect with likeminded students through the Sussex Business Society.
Throughout your studies, you’ll discover how core management processes shape international organisations. You’ll learn about key business regions, including the EU, North America, East and South East Asia, and East and Central Europe. You can also explore options including international negotiations management and finance in global business.
Our Academic Success Advisers can help you to further develop your study skills. Additionally, you can gain practical experience through professional and study abroad opportunities.
When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a range of roles in management and finance. You might enter HR, marketing, retail management or financial management. You may also decide to establish your own business as an entrepreneur.
About the University of Sussex Business School
Our work draws on management, economics, science, technology and innovation studies, to make an impact on the future of people and institutions the world over. We study the issues that matter, in order to transform our world and your future. Our expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, helping you make an impact on policy, practice and people.
Social responsibility and sustainability are important to us. We incorporate the seven Principles for Responsible Management into our teaching and research.
Location
Study on our beautiful green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
Modules
Course Modules
See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
Start dates
- 20 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N121
- Institution code:
- S90
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Sussex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- N121
- Institution code:
- S90
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBB-ABB
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C).
T LevelD
including grade B in the Core Component.
The T Level would normal be in Accounting, Finance, Management and Administration, Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services, Digital Production, Design and Development, Science, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C).
The T Level would normal be in Accounting, Finance, Management and Administration, Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services, Digital Production, Design and Development, Science, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C).
Scottish HigherAABBB
You will need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics at grade C.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 24 credits at Distinction.
The Access to HE Diploma would preferably be in Business Studies or include a Business pathway.
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C).
The Access to HE Diploma would preferably be in Business Studies or include a Business pathway.
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C).
Extended Project
We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30-32
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma would normally be in Business, but we will consider other subjects areas on a case-by-case basis.
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C).
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C).
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Including at least 5.5 in each component. We accept IELTS One Skills Retake. We do not accept IELTS Online. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | Including at least 59 in all four skills. We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing. We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition. |
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 Sussex, we recognise that not everybody has the same support to help them get to higher education. At Sussex it’s important to us to have a diverse, inclusive university community with a range of voices and experiences. Contextual offers are one of the ways we remove the barriers to higher education ensuring that we have fair access to all regardless of background. A contextual offer is a reduced grade offer which is given to students who meet certain eligibility criteria.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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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Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
Fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2027-28. Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
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