BSc International Business (Major) with German
About this course
BSc International Business (Major) with German, a business and management degree centred on global operations, international strategy, and professional German language proficiency. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year programme incorporates a compulsory year abroad. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Economics for Business, Marketing, Global Business Environment, German Business Communication, and Behaviour in Organisations. The second year advances core competence via International Business, German Language & Business Communication, Employability Module, and Cross Cultural Management, alongside optional studies in Data Analytics for Business, Human Resource Management, The Digital Business, Leading for Change, and Contemporary Operations Management. The third year consists of an employability module during the year abroad. The final year comprises Global Strategy and German Language & Business Communication Level 3, with optional modules including Innovation Management, Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Business and Management, Consultancy and problem solving, Managing data and artificial intelligence, Venture Scale-Up, and Venture Start-Up.
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Entry requirements
A level: Post A-Level German ABB including A-level German. Note: for applicants who have not studied A-level German then AS-level German grade B would be acceptable in lieu of A-level German + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 IB: 33 points overall, including 6,5,5 (German) at Higher Level + if not offered at Higher Level then Standard Level grade 5 in Mathematics or GCSE Mathematics grade B/6.
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What students say
Based on about 77 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 24%
- Finance Professionals: 24%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 17%
- Administrative occupations: 12%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Modules
- Economics for Business
- Marketing
- Global Business Environment
- German Business Communication
- Behaviour in Organisations
- International Business
- German Language & Business Communication
- Employability Module
- Cross Cultural Management
- Data Analytics for Business
- Human Resource Management
- The Digital Business
- Leading for Change
- Contemporary Operations Management
- Employability Module
- Global Strategy
- German Language & Business Communication Level 3
- Innovation Management
- Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Business and Management
- Consultancy and problem solving
- Managing data and artificial intelligence
- Venture Scale-Up
- Venture Start-Up
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Business (Major) with German at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £31,000. The £27,000 median after fifteen months is £3,000 less than the UK median for Management studies.
What do graduates of BSc International Business (Major) with German at Queen's University Belfast do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Business (Major) with German at Queen's University Belfast?
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 (Major) with German at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
Does BSc International Business (Major) with German at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc International Business (Major) with German at Queen's University Belfast?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.