BSc International Business and Entrepreneurship (Including Placement Year)
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 17%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 16%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 79%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 52%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 27%
- London: 55%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Business and Entrepreneurship (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £48,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £11,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc International Business and Entrepreneurship (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Business and Entrepreneurship (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc International Business and Entrepreneurship (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Does BSc International Business and Entrepreneurship (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc International Business and Entrepreneurship (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.