International Business (with placement year) BSc (Hons)
Loughborough University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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All organisations from start-ups and SMEs to multinational firms work within and are impacted by rapidly changing international business dynamics. BSc International Business is a contemporary business studies course that concentrates on the links between the major business functions and their role in the international business context, including international comparisons.More than ever, business graduates are required to show cultural sensitivity and an internationally transferable skill set. ...Read more

All organisations from start-ups and SMEs to multinational firms work within and are impacted by rapidly changing international business dynamics. BSc International Business is a contemporary business studies course that concentrates on the links between the major business functions and their role in the international business context, including international comparisons.More than ever, business graduates are required to show cultural sensitivity and an internationally transferable skill set. By covering the key management disciplines from a global perspective, you will be equipped for a successful career in a wide range of business and management roles in any sector of your choosing, and from any geographical location.Your studies will build upon a core set of exclusive cutting edge international business modules plus the chance to develop your language skills in German, French, Spanish and Mandarin if you wish.Skills for employability is a key part of the Loughborough experience and can really boost your job prospects, and this degree has a module specifically built in to help you develop your study and employability skills. There are also specific modules in entrepreneurship to help those with aspirations to start or develop their own businesses.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
14/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
6th
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 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Management Studies graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Management Studies graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Leticia
12 Nov 24

Best - good community and support Worst - being far from family and friends at..Read more

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Toyin
12 Nov 24

Best: Student union has a vast amount of opportunities to gain expel. Everything from volunteering with the community to support starting a business and raising money for..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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

Extended Project:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

DD Grades / Points required

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

D Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

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

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

AABNo specific subject requirements but we do have a list of preferred subjects (see below). In some circumstances we may ask applicants to achieve specific grades in certain subjects.While no specific A Level (or equivalent) subjects are required, we strongly prefer combinations drawn from traditional (academic) subjects to demonstrate a range of numerical, analytical and discursive abilities. These A Levels include: Ancient History, Biology, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Languages (non-native), Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology and Statistics.

AB Advanced Highers plus AAB Highers.

Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.

This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University.

We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

35 (6,6,5 HL)

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop-down field for more information.

National Diploma: DD plus one preferred academic A Level at grade A. BTEC Level 3 Diplomas preferred subjects - If studying a BTEC qualification then Business is preferred, although other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case by case basis

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A Levels (one of which must be a preferred academic subject) at grades AB.BTEC Level 3 Diplomas preferred subjects - If studying a BTEC qualification then Business is preferred, although other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case by case basis

National Extended Diploma: DDDBTEC Level 3 Diplomas preferred subjects - If studying a BTEC qualification then Business is preferred, although other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case by case basis

Distinction overallA in Core ComponentPreferred subjects: T Levels in Management and Administration with Business Improvement, Team Leadership/Management or Business Support Occupational Specialism are considered.Other relevant T Level subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.

Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Popular A-level subjects

Management Studies

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

Business Studies
59%
Economics
37%
Geography
26%
Psychology
21%
Mathematics
20%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£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

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

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
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.

£25,500 per year

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Students from EU

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

£25,500 per year

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Students from International

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£25500 Per year

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Leticia
12 Nov 24
International Business (with placement year) BSc (Hons)
Best - good community and support Worst - being far from family and friends at...
Read more
T
Toyin
12 Nov 24
International Business (with placement year) BSc (Hons)
Best: Student union has a vast amount of opportunities to gain expel. Everything from volunteering with the community to support starting a business and raising money for...
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