International Business BA (Hons)
Bristol, University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Frenchay Campus

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15-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Frenchay Campus

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Start date

15-SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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BA(Hons) International Business will give you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of business management, with a focus on the international dimensions of business. Overseas study or work is an important part of the course and will give you skills and experience highly valued by employers. Themes of global citizenship and cross-cultural communication run throughout, preparing you for work in diverse environments. You’ll learn the ways people do business across the world, and the challenges and ...Read more

BA(Hons) International Business will give you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of business management, with a focus on the international dimensions of business. Overseas study or work is an important part of the course and will give you skills and experience highly valued by employers. Themes of global citizenship and cross-cultural communication run throughout, preparing you for work in diverse environments. You’ll learn the ways people do business across the world, and the challenges and issues they face.The practical nature of the course ensures you graduate with real-world skills and experience to succeed in your international career. You’ll be part of an active community of students in a city recognised as an international business hub. This degree is accredited by EPAS, a highly regarded international accreditation given to the world's best business courses. Making this an ideal degree if you’re interested in working for organisations that operate around the world.This degree gives you a solid platform for a career in business management, but you’ll graduate with a skillset relevant to any business career. You might go on to work for multinational enterprises, governmental organisations or start your own born global company. Our graduates have secured placement roles with employers such as Disney, Bank of Scotland, Airbus and Microsoft.

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WUSCA ranking:
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81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Business Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Business Studies graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Ben
01 Mar 24

Bristol is the BEST! Uwe is just amazing in every way. Careers have guided me to success. Nightlife is..Read more

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David
29 Feb 24

The buildings for business and engineering are modern and have great lecture halls and places to study. The campus is spacious, there are plenty of areas to work and also to..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

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No specific subjects required. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.

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Popular A-level subjects

Business Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Business Studies
57%
Economics
20%
Psychology
19%
Geography
17%
History
14%
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Ben
01 Mar 24
International Business (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Bristol is the BEST! Uwe is just amazing in every way. Careers have guided me to success. Nightlife is...
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David
29 Feb 24
International Business BA (Hons)
The buildings for business and engineering are modern and have great lecture halls and places to study. The campus is spacious, there are plenty of areas to work and also to...
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