BA International Business
About this course
BA (Hons) in Business, covering the disciplines of accounting, marketing, operations and international trade. Core topics include Accounting, Marketing, Data Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Environmental Analysis. The course incorporates Authentic Business Learning projects with real organisations each year. A trimester abroad at ESSEC in France is available in the second year, and an optional placement year can be undertaken between the second and final years.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 20%
- Gained a higher qualification: 80%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 28%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 17%
- Administrative occupations: 12%
- Finance Professionals: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 48%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 14%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 10%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 50%
- Other qualifications: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Foundation Year Research Project
- Global Issues for Business
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- Accounting and Finance
- Developing Self and Others
- Business Ecosystems and Environmental Analysis.
- Marketing
- Operations, Supply Chains and Business Practices.
- World Economy.
- Understanding Entrepreneurship
- The Evolution of Multinational Enterprises
- Organisational Management.
- Procurement and Supply Management
- Marketing Data and Analysis
- Disruptive and Emerging Technologies
- Sustainable Business and Innovation
- Summer School
- Trimester Abroad (Business)
- Managing and Innovating in Industry 5.0
- Global Logistics and International Trade
- Cross Cultural Management
- Business Strategies.
- International Marketing
- International Business
- Emerging Markets
- Assessing Entrepreneurial Opportunities.
- Business Project Management
- Systems Thinking for Future Leaders
- Digital and Social Media Marketing Strategy
- Leadership and Change Management
- Supply Chain Sustainability and the Environment
- Summer School
- Individual Research Project (Business)
- Year Abroad (HUBS)
- Placement Year (HUBS)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Business at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £41,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA International Business at University of Hull do next?
82% 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 Hull?
80% 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 Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BA International Business at University of Hull include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA International Business at University of Hull?
20% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.