BA International Business (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BA(Hons) in Business, with a focus on international business and management. Core topics include data analysis, project management, accounting, ethics and professional practice, and social and cultural analysis. The five-year sandwich programme includes a mandatory international placement year, with the option of a study period abroad or an internationally focused work placement. Students are organised into mentor groups and supported by a personal tutor throughout their studies.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 48 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 369 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 107 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 38%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 520 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 18%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 46%
- Wales: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundational Concepts in Business and Law
- Foundations in Professional and Personal Development Planning
- Using Financial Information for Business
- Principles of Marketing
- Entrepreneurial Decision Making
- Professional Knowledge: International Management and Organisational Behaviour
- International Business and Economic Environments
- Managing Human Resource in Global Business
- Strategy, Innovation, and Operations
- Professional Skills: International Business Research
- Multinationals in the Domestic and Global Context
- Developing Cross Cultural Practice
- Social Value and Sustainability for Business
- Cross Border Trade Development and Migration
- Global Supply Chain for Advanced Strategy
- Humans vs AI: Leading and Managing Change for Future Organisations
- Marketing in a Digital World
- Transformation of Work
- Project Management with Data Analytics
- Financial Management and International Finance
- Brand Evolution: Identity, Values and Market Edge
- Professional Development: Business Simulation
- Professional Development: Consultancy
- Professional Development: Contemporary Enterprise and Innovation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Business (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £46,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA International Business (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Business (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
85% 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 59 UCAS points.
Does BA International Business (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA International Business (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.