BSc International Business and Finance (Including Placement Year)
What students say
Based on about 61 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 20%
- London: 60%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 73%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 22%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Business and Finance (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £64,000. The £46,500 median after five years is £14,500 more than the UK median for Business studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Business and Finance (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
83% 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 and Finance (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
Does BSc International Business and Finance (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc International Business and Finance (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.