Business Management and International Relations BA (Hons)
Oxford Brookes University
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This degree enables students to gain an understanding of the theory and practice of both business management and international relations, drawing on teaching and research expertise from both the Business School and the Department of Social Sciences. The course combines study of the fundamentals of both subjects with the opportunity to focus on individual areas of interest through specialist option modules. Students will also develop their employability and personal self-awareness throughout the ...Read more

This degree enables students to gain an understanding of the theory and practice of both business management and international relations, drawing on teaching and research expertise from both the Business School and the Department of Social Sciences. The course combines study of the fundamentals of both subjects with the opportunity to focus on individual areas of interest through specialist option modules. Students will also develop their employability and personal self-awareness throughout the course. An integral part of the programme is the opportunity to undertake a work placement, and in the final year of study, students have the opportunity to complete an interdisciplinary dissertation. Graduates of this course will have a broad and interdisciplinary education, equipping them for a wide range of careers, combining knowledge of the practices of business and management, with an understanding of the different perspectives on International Relations and their application.

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Politics
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
53rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
46th
Management 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 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
83%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Management Studies graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Management Studies graduate salary
£24,000
Politics
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 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
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
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Muhammed
31 Mar 22

I think Oxford Brookes is located at probably the best student city in the world and still accomplishes to be and look modern and innovative. The 24/7 open campus library also..Read more

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Cece
31 Mar 22

I like studying here as it has great facilities we can use to do our coursework. An improvement that Oxford Brookes can work on is to improve the support for international..Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Politics

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

History
48%
Government & Politics
35%
English Literature
27%
Geography
23%
Economics
18%
HESA
Management Studies

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

Business Studies
46%
Geography
29%
Economics
25%
History
16%
Psychology
16%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,300 per year

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Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£16300 Per year

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Latest International Relations reviews

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M
Muhammed
31 Mar 22
Economics, Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)
I think Oxford Brookes is located at probably the best student city in the world and still accomplishes to be and look modern and innovative. The 24/7 open campus library also...
Read more
C
Cece
31 Mar 22
International Relations and Politics BA (Hons)
I like studying here as it has great facilities we can use to do our coursework. An improvement that Oxford Brookes can work on is to improve the support for international...
Read more
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Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University , Oxford

Oxford Brookes is one of the most exciting universities in the UK, highly regarded for the quality and breadth of its curriculum,...

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Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0BP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Oxford  1.3 miles away

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