BA International Relations and Business Management
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics, International Relations and Innovation, bridging political analysis with business innovation. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship. An optional placement year is available between the second and final stages. Students complete an independent research project in international relations and a live brief with an external organisation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: N/A Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 215 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 46%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 49%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 14%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 12%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 47%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 3%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 78%
- Other HE qualification: 22%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Learning and Professional Development
- Introduction to World Politics
- Theory and Practice of Politics
- Understanding People in Organisations
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Finance and Business Performance
- Media, Culture and Society
- Theories of International Relations
- Environmental Politics
- Public Relations Practice
- Managing Financial Resources
- People Resourcing and Talent Planning
- Quantitative Skills for Business
- The Corporate IT Landscape
- Creativity and Innovation
- Digital and Social Media
- Project Strategy
- Managing Performance through People
- Effecting Change
- Qualitative Research: Methods, Ethics and Application
- Independent Study in International Relations and Politics
- International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
- Marketing Across Cultures
- Comparative International HRM
- Creating Business Opportunities
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Retail Distribution Logistics
- Brand Impact and Popular Culture
- International Entrepreneurship
- The Sociology of Politics and Protest
- World in Conflict: War, Terrorism and Societies
- Populism, Extremism & Violence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Relations and Business Management at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA International Relations and Business Management at University of Derby do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Relations and Business Management at University of Derby?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA International Relations and Business Management at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is BA International Relations and Business Management at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Does BA International Relations and Business Management at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA International Relations and Business Management at University of Derby?
46% of students continued into their second year, and 49% left higher education.