BA International Business
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 93%: 152 offers from 164 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 385 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 25%
- South East: 50%
- South West: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
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.
- Accredited by the EPAS (EFMD Programme Accreditation System).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Business at University of Portsmouth earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £51,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA International Business at University of Portsmouth do next?
80% 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 Portsmouth?
79% 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 Portsmouth?
The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA International Business at University of Portsmouth?
93% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 152 offers from 164 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA International Business at University of Portsmouth 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. Accredited by the EPAS (EFMD Programme Accreditation System).
Does BA International Business at University of Portsmouth 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 University of Portsmouth?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.