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International Business (Top-Up) at Birmingham City University - UCAS

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.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
N121
Institution code:
B25
Campus name:
Curzon Building Campus
Campus code:
F

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Accepted qualifications for entry to level 4 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 5 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. If you are an EU/international student, please see 'Additional information' below.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no less than 5.5 in any level

Student Outcomes

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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
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 increase the cap on full-time regulated tuition fees to £9,535 from 2025/26 onwards and the University is planning on increasing fees to that maximum level once legislation is enacted. Part-time fees are charged pro-rata, where applicable.
International Business (Top-Up) at Birmingham City University - UCAS