BA International Business
About this course
BA (Hons) in Business, covering business principles over a four-year programme. Modules cover communication, contemporary business issues, and a Business Foundation Project, building research and presentation skills. Upon completing the foundation year and gaining professional insights, students progress to the full BA (Hons) International Business qualification.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 72 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E ) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 6%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 80%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Connecting
- Communicating
- Contemporary Issues in Business
- Business Foundation Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Business at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,000. The £26,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA International Business at University of Lancashire do next?
75% 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 Lancashire?
88% 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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA International Business at University of Lancashire?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.