BSc International Business Management with Study Abroad
About this course
BSc International Business Management with Study Abroad is a four-year management degree incorporating a mandatory period spent overseas at a partner university. Students spend the first two years in Bristol, undertake a third year studying business and management abroad in English, and complete their final year back in Bristol. The course is accredited by CIMA.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA or A*AB IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level BTEC: DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 39%: 80 offers from 205 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 139 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 75 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 27%
- Finance Professionals: 24%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 76%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 49%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 60%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Business Management with Study Abroad at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £44,000 after 3 years, £62,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £51,000 and £97,500. The £62,000 median after five years is £28,000 more than the UK median for Management studies.
What do graduates of BSc International Business Management with Study Abroad at University of Bristol do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Business Management with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc International Business Management with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc International Business Management with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
39% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 80 offers from 205 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc International Business Management with Study Abroad at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BSc International Business Management with Study Abroad at University of Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc International Business Management with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.