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International Business (Top-Up)
- BA (Hons)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Curzon Building
Course summary
On our BA (Hons) International Business (Top-Up) course, you will learn from industry-experienced lecturers.
This degree develops your knowledge and skills so you can apply what you learn to the global setting. We focus on giving you real business scenarios to put your learning to the test and give you as much experience of the business world as possible. The international focus of the course is derived through a variety of means including the student body, the teaching team and the use of international teaching materials. Our International Business (Top up) course gives you the chance to broaden your knowledge of business within the global business environment. We’ll teach you to apply your knowledge to real international business scenarios, helping you to progress into employment, having already dealt with many situations you find in the working world.
What's covered in this course?
We’re living in an international world, where global communication and accessible customer and client services are vital. This course gives you the confidence to get out there and engage with overseas businesses.
This course explores vital areas of international business such as operations, issues and solutions, analytics, communications, management and entrepreneurship in the digital age. We encourage you to apply your learning to real international business scenarios, so you’ll learn through group presentations, live projects and business case studies.
You’ll benefit from our exceptional links to business. Our staff bring in expert guest speakers and industry gurus to help you with your projects. They’ve worked all over the world and bring experience from public and private sector and multimillion-pound conglomerates. Our staff will support and tailor your learning with expert industry knowledge and experience.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Curzon Building
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
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:
- N121
- Institution code:
- B25
- Campus name:
- Curzon Building
- Campus Code:
- F
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Birmingham City University 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
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:
- N121
- Institution code:
- B25
- Campus name:
- Curzon Building
- Campus Code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Please visit: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/offer-making-strategy for more information about contextual offers.
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
HND (BTEC)
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5. Must be in a related pathway with a minimum Merit profile overall
Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4 and 5 . A transcript will be required. Considered on an individual basis
Accepted qualifications for entry to level 5 include:
Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE): Pass with 120 credits at level 4, in a related pathway. Acceptance is subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4. A transcript will be required.
Higher National Certificate (HNC): Pass with 120 credits at level 4, in a related pathway. Acceptance is subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4. A transcript will be required.
Accepted qualifications for entry to level 6 include:
ABE Advanced Diploma: At least a grade B in two modules and the qualification must be in a relevant subject area.
Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE): Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5, in a related pathway. Acceptance will be Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4 and 5. A transcript will be required.
Foundation degree (Level 5): Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5, in a related pathway. A minimum of 60% overall must be achieved. Acceptance will be subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4 and 5. A transcript will be required.
Higher National Diploma (HND): Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5, in a related pathway. A minimum of a Merit profile overall. Acceptance will be subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4 and 5. A transcript will be required.
Applications are considered on an individual basis.
EU/international applicants: You will need a good pass in a related discipline, at a level equivalent to UK Level 5, with the equivalent of 240 UK credits (120 ECTS credits). Please also see further information below.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in any level |
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18570 | Year 1 |
| International | £18570 | Year 1 |
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
*The Government is proposing to apply an inflationary increase to regulated tuition fees for 2026/27 and the University is planning on increasing fees to that maximum level once confirmed.
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