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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

International Business (Top-Up)

Coventry University

(4.2)
162 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Business (Top-Up) course at Coventry University.

We're still busy gathering entry requirements for International Business (Top-Up) at Coventry University. Look out for more info soon.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Coventry University. These students are taking International Business (Top-Up) or another course from the same subject area.

International business
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesA
GeographyB
BiologyD
EconomicsB
LawB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N121

Here's what Coventry University says about its International Business (Top-Up) course.

This top-up degree is aimed at anyone from outside the UK with a business and marketing background who wants to further develop their digital marketing skills within the international arena. This course enables you to transform an existing marketing or business qualification, into a BA (Hons) in International Digital Marketing, at Coventry University.

The course aims to build on your existing business and marketing knowledge and skills, and offer opportunities to develop more specialised expertise in the area of digital marketing.

Why study this course

  • Convert your existing business or marketing-focused qualification into a BA (Hons) degree qualification from a university that has won many awards and whose business school is over sixty years old, with extensive industry links.

  • Develop a broad range of business and more specific marketing skills and knowledge, creating flexibility to work in a variety of marketing roles, such as brand management, sales strategist or a data analytics marketeer.

  • Develop your ability to apply and critically evaluate the theory and practice of digital marketing, advertising and social media domains.

  • The course uses our digital communications lab (DigiComm Lab)4, which is equipped with industry-relevant software. This will allow you to produce materials and digital artefacts for your assessments and developing a digital portfolio, which can be invaluable when seeking jobs.

  • You will be taught by expert staff, who have a mix of practitioner and academic experience in business and marketing, who will use real world, problem-based approaches to teaching and learning.

  • The course is specially designed for international students, where you will study in a supportive environment. Particular attention is given to language support and enhancing your future employability prospects, for your desired career.

*please see website for details

Source: Coventry University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study International Business (Top-Up) at Coventry University.

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4 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

School of Management

Location

Main Site | Coventry

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• International business

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

Level 5 Entry - Year One

The below modules are studied in your first year if you enter the course at Level 5 and aim to give you an overview of business in an international context, covering key business areas such as data, management and finance. There is also a module on improving your English skills for business communication and report writing.

Modules: Innovation in Practice - 20 Credits Principles of Business Accounting - 20 Credits Managing People in a Global Context - 20 Credits Effective Business Communication - 20 Credits Big Data and International Trade - 20 Credits Global Sustainable Supply Chain - 20 Credits

Level 6 Entry - Year Two The below modules are studied in your second year, if you enter the course at Level 5, or in your first year, if you enter the course at Level 6. We will build on knowledge gained from your previous undergraduate studies to provide an overview of international business, examining world trade patterns and the functions of international institutions such as the advertising industry.

Modules: Developing Employability Skills for Busines - 20 Credits Contemporary International Leadership - 20 Credits Global Strategy - 20 Credits Business Process Management - 20 Credits Managing Global Organisations - 20 Credits Project Management - 20 Credits

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

How you will be assessed

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods include:

Formal examinations Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual Assignments Laboratories

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards the achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Coventry University student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 162 reviews from Coventry University's students and alumni
5 star
55%
4 star
24%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
1 star
4%
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1 year ago

literally the biggest waste of time and money. all the good courses are full so good luck getting a place, all the arts courses are extremely underfunded and extremely politically charged. I've met multiple young people like me who have multiple jobs. wasted 36k, just get an apprenticeship

(1)
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5th or higher year student

1 year ago

The student union is active but they are not very accommodating

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5th or higher year student

1 year ago

The campus life is amazing . There are alot of events and activities that can be done.

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University life

5th or higher year student

1 year ago

The cost of living is not that high as most of this area is filled with students but the university fee is high

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Finance

5th or higher year student

1 year ago

I recieved a lot of help from my lectures in the beginning and till now as they try to accommodate you as best as they can.

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5th or higher year student

1 year ago

The facilities are amazing. The classes are well equipped and the library and hub is amazing.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Coventry University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Coventry University students who took the International Business (Top-Up) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Business studies

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

89%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

91%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

89%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

88%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

93%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

88%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

88%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

84%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

94%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

89%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

88%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

87%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

92%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

84%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

90%

high

How well organised is your course?

89%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

86%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

91%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

88%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

85%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

94%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

86%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Coventry University. These students are taking International Business (Top-Up) or another course from the same subject area.

International business
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female37%Male63%
Where students come from
International95%UK5%
Student performance
2:1 or above77%
Number of students1,610
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The International Business (Top-Up) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Coventry University graduates across each of those subject areas.

Business and management
Business studies

Graduate statistics

50%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

72%

In work, study or other activity

71%

Say it fits with future plans

51%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

15%

Managers, directors and senior officials

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Caring personal services

10%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

79%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Business and public service associate professionals

20%

Administrative occupations

10%

Managers, directors and senior officials

5%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Coventry University graduates who took International Business (Top-Up) - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£25.2k

First year after graduation

£28.1k

Third year after graduation

£32.5k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to International Business (Top-Up).

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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We are a forward-looking, modern university with a proud tradition as a provider of high-quality education and a focus on applied research.

Our students benefit from state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in all academic disciplines including health, design and engineering laboratories, performing arts studios and computing centres. We have been chosen to host three national Centres of Excellence in Teaching and Learning which has enabled us to invest substantial sums of money in health, design and mathematics.

Our city-centre campus is continually developing and evolving, and we have plans for further investment in it over the next few years. We are a major presence in Coventry, which contributes to the city's friendly and vibrant atmosphere and also enables us to foster successful business partnerships.

Through our links with leading-edge businesses and organisations in the public and voluntary sectors, our students are able to access project and placement opportunities that enhance their employability on graduation.

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