BA International Business
About this course
BA (Hons) International Business is a business degree examining international operations, global markets, and cross-organisational management. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students may optionally undertake a 48-week placement year in the UK or overseas, and the course is delivered within an AACSB accredited Business School. The first year establishes fundamentals through modules such as Essential Business Skills, Global Business Management, Principles of Marketing, and Business Analytics. The second year builds professional capability with modules including Live Business Project, Data Analysis for Business, International Business, and Creating a New Business. Subsequent or unsequenced compulsory modules cover strategic and international dimensions through Strategic Management, Managing Across Cultures, International Marketing, Global Financial Management, and Business Clinic. The final stage culminates in an Undergraduate Dissertation allowing independent investigation into a chosen business topic.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 level 3 credits at merit Merit at T Level 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 595 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 68%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Other HE qualification: 40%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Enterprise Placement
- Professional Portfolio
- Strategic Management
- Managing Across Cultures
- International Marketing
- Responsible Business
- International Law
- Global Financial Management
- The Future of Work
- Undergraduate Dissertation
- Business Clinic
- Essential Business Skills
- Global Business Management
- Principles of Marketing
- Organisational Behaviour
- Accounting for Managers (Foundation)
- Business Analytics
- Live Business Project
- Data Analysis for Business
- Business and Societal Impact
- International Business
- Creating a New Business
- People Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Business at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £35,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA International Business at University of Huddersfield do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Business at University of Huddersfield?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA International Business at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Is BA International Business at University of Huddersfield accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Does BA International Business at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA International Business at University of Huddersfield?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.