International Business BSc (Hons)
University of Leeds
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You’ll study your industry accredited International Business degree at the world-renowned Leeds University Business School. This flexible course includes the opportunity to develop your practical skills during an optional year in industry, or to experience another culture by studying a year abroad at one of our many partner universities.This course is accredited by the Institute of Export and International Trade and will provide you with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the core ...Read more

You’ll study your industry accredited International Business degree at the world-renowned Leeds University Business School. This flexible course includes the opportunity to develop your practical skills during an optional year in industry, or to experience another culture by studying a year abroad at one of our many partner universities.This course is accredited by the Institute of Export and International Trade and will provide you with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the core theories, practices and techniques of managing international business.You’ll develop the knowledge, analytical and interpersonal skills needed to manage complex organisations across national borders, especially in international trade, foreign direct investment, licensing and franchising and international supply chain management.Optional modules include managing global value chains and management decision-making, as well as a range of beginners’ languages modules.


Shape your learning with pathways

This course offers pathways from year 2, which allow you to tailor your course to your specific interests or professional aspirations. The pathways provide modules that can be taken in particular areas and can be followed through to your final year. This unique level of personalisation and self-direction provides you with flexibility to meet your career goals, whilst helping you stand out from the crowd when you graduate.The pathways available on this course are: - Analytics- Consulting- Economics- Enterprise and Innovation- Marketing- Ethics and Sustainability

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WUSCA ranking:
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45/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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14th
CUG Ranking
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23rd
Business Studies
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
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75%
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Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Business Studies graduate salary
£22,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*DD Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

For acceptable Scottish Higher and Advanced Higher combinations, please visit the Business School web site.

For acceptable Scottish Higher and Advanced Higher combinations, please visit the Business School web site.

Applicants must complete a Business-related diploma of 60 credits with 45 credits at Level 3. A minimum of 30 Level 3 credits must be awarded at Distinction level and 15 at Merit. Applicants are expected to meet the GCSE Maths and English Language minimum requirements for their chosen degree programme. Please note that applicants presenting this qualification may be called for interview (where they must also present a recent piece of academic writing for review) - this requirement is assessed on a case-by-case basis upon receipt of the application.

17 points from Higher Level subjects. 5 in Maths (Standard Level) or 4 (Higher Level) and 5 in English (Standard or Higher Level).

Applicants must obtain 6 H2 grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level). Maths and English Language will be accepted at Ordinary level in lieu of GCSEs. A grade of O3 is required for GCSE B/5 (Maths) or GCSE B/6 (English).

We will accept the RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business with Distinction* Distinction Distinction (an academic A Level is not required). For the QCF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business, or other BTEC qualifications alongside academic A-levels, please visit the Business School web site.

We welcome applications from candidates offering T levels. Applicants would be expected to achieve an overall Distinction from one of these subjects; Digital Business Services, Digital Support and Services, Accounting, Finance, or Management and Administration.Applicants are expected to meet the GCSE Maths and English Language minimum requirements for their chosen degree programme.

Alongside AA at A-Level (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking)

Popular A-level subjects

Business Studies

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

Business Studies
42%
Economics
39%
Geography
35%
Mathematics
23%
Psychology
17%
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