27Jun
UndergraduateUniversity of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- 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
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
T Level
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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 has yet to confirm the tuition fees payable by Home students for 2026/27 and subsequent years. The provisional tuition fee shown above relates to the academic year 2025/26. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees without delay.
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.
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT