BSc International Business
About this course
BSc (Hons) in International Business, a business degree focused on management practices, global environments, and strategy across international markets. Core topics include Data Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can optionally undertake a year abroad. The first year introduces foundational themes through modules such as Global Business Environments, Data and Technology in Business, Organisations and People, and Marketing and Sales, examining external contexts and digital technologies. The second year shifts towards financial and digital operations with Accounting and Financial Management, Business Analytics and Digital Intelligence, Global Innovation, Sustainability and Responsibility, and Managing Across Cultures and Borders. The final year concentrates on advanced strategy and application through Building Business Strategy, AI for Business and Innovation, Future Skills Apply, International Operations Management, and International Trade and Markets.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points At least two A-levels, or a BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM) or equivalent qualifications. BSc (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points For the degree with a foundation year, a minimum of 64 UCAS points is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 96%: 74 offers from 77 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 385 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 65%
- South East: 21%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EPAS (EFMD Programme Accreditation System).
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Global Business Environments
- Data and Technology in Business
- Organisations and People
- Marketing and Sales
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Business Analytics and Digital Intelligence
- Global Innovation, Sustainability and Responsibility
- Managing Across Cultures and Borders
- Building Business Strategy
- AI for Business and Innovation
- Future Skills Apply
- International Operations Management
- International Trade and Markets
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Business at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Business studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Business at Kingston University?
79% 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 at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc International Business at Kingston University?
96% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 74 offers from 77 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc International Business at Kingston University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EPAS (EFMD Programme Accreditation System). 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 at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc International Business at Kingston University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.