International Business
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time with time abroad
- 28 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Discover the world of global business with our BSc International Business programme. This dynamic course blends comprehensive learning with hands-on experience in a different culture. Perfect for aspiring international managers, it equips you with skills to thrive anywhere worldwide.
The four-year BSc International Business programme blends modern business knowledge with cross-cultural experience, providing critical analytical skills and practical expertise. This degree is designed to ensure your future career is highly relevant and attractive to global employers in today’s dynamic business world.
In today’s global business landscape, combining modern business knowledge with cross-cultural experience offers a clear advantage.
Why study this course?
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The four-year BSc International Business programme is designed to align with the evolving business world, equipping you with critical analytical skills and practical knowledge that are highly valued by employers, ensuring your future career is both relevant and competitive.
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We connect you with top companies like IBM, BP, Deloitte, L’Oréal, and more. Through interactive seminars, gain insights from industry leaders, build connections, and secure exclusive internships and graduate placements to advance your career.
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Many students study at partner institutions where English is the primary language, or in European partners offering English courses. This provides a global academic experience, allowing you to continue learning or explore new languages at prestigious institutions worldwide.
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Complete the Professional Development Module (PDM), a 20-credit option for final-year students not undertaking a placement year. With 40+ hours of hands-on work experience, you will gain real-world skills to stand out in the job market.
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Stand out with a unique consultancy training experience, delivered exclusively by global consultancy firm Capgemini — only at Birmingham Business School. This unparalleled, week-long programme takes place at Capgemini’s world-renowned facilities and offers the chance to apply your skills to impactful projects for charitable organizations. It’s an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build your expertise, and make a real difference.
#1 most targeted university by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2024)
13th in UK institutions in the Complete University Guide for 2025
Triple Crown Accredited
Modules
For details of the module structure of this programme, please visit our course page: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/business-and-management-courses/international-business-bsc
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time with time abroad • 4 Years
Start dates
- 28 September 2026
Apply by
14 January
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:
- N120
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- N120
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelAAB
Required subjects and grades: GCSE Mathematics at grade 5/B and English at grade 6/B
General Studies is not accepted as one of three A2s, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer and have General Studies as a fourth A2
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered: Applied Science, Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
BTEC Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered in combination with 1 A level): Applied Science, Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered (in combination with 2 A Levels): Agriculture, Applied Human Biology, Applied Law, Applied Psychology, Applied Science, Business, Computing, Construction and the Built Environment, Countryside Management, Creative Digital Media Production, Creative Media Production, Engineering, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Environmental Sustainability, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Information Technology, Land-based Technology, Music, Music Technology, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Performing Arts, Personal and Business Finance, Pharmaceutical Science, Production Arts, Public Services, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sports Coaching and Development, Travel and TourismSports Coaching and Development, Travel And Tourism.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 points
6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
T Level
Only the following subjects can be considered: Management and Administration; Accounting; Finance.
Contextual admissions
The historic entry grades range shown below includes students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.
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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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year 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
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
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