BA International Business
About this course
BA (Hons) in International Business BA (Hons), a business and management degree centred on commercial operations in a global context. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, Legal Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students can choose to spend an optional year studying or working abroad at a partner institution in Europe, Asia, Australia or the USA. The first year covers core foundations through Communication for Global Business, Foundations of Accounting and Finance, Global Business Environment, Introduction to Management, and Marketing for International Business. The second year examines cross-border operations and management dynamics via International Business Practice, International Organisational Behaviour, and International Project Management, alongside optional choices such as Digital Business, Ethics and Social Responsibility in Marketing, International Business Law, and International Financial Analysis. The final year focuses on advanced academic and strategic study through International Business Dissertation, International Business Research, International Political Economy, and Strategic Perspectives. Optional modules in the final year include Comparative International Management, Global Marketing Management, and International Financial Management.
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Entry requirements
A Levels – BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 112 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM. BTEC Diploma – D*D*. Access – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 83%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 600 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 80%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Communication for Global Business
- Foundations of Accounting and Finance
- Global Business Environment
- Introduction to Management
- Marketing for International Business
- International Business Practice
- International Organisational Behaviour
- International Project Management
- Digital Business
- Ethics and Social Responsibility in Marketing
- International Business Law
- International Financial Analysis
- International Business Dissertation
- International Business Research
- International Political Economy
- Strategic Perspectives
- Comparative International Management
- Global Marketing Management
- International Financial Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Business at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £41,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA International Business at University of Westminster do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Business at University of Westminster?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA International Business at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Does BA International Business at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA International Business at University of Westminster?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.