BA International Business
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 90%: 193 offers from 214 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 505 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 25%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 37%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 11%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accreditation demonstrates approval of programme content, quality international trade teaching, and high institutional standards. Membership provides access to specialist resources and contacts. Holders of accredited degrees can progress to Institute Membership and further International Trade qualifications to support career progression.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Business at Leeds Beckett University earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £40,500. The £32,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Business studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Business at Leeds Beckett University?
83% 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 Leeds Beckett University?
The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA International Business at Leeds Beckett University?
90% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 193 offers from 214 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA International Business at Leeds Beckett University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accreditation demonstrates approval of programme content, quality international trade teaching, and high institutional standards. Membership provides access to specialist resources and contacts. Holders of accredited degrees can progress to Institute Membership and further International Trade qualifications to support career progression.
Does BA International Business at Leeds Beckett University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA International Business at Leeds Beckett University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.