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

International Business

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Business course at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,C,C

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Glasgow Caledonian University. These students are taking International Business or another course from the same subject area.

International business
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesB
EconomicsB
Fine ArtC
MathematicsE
Professional Business ServicesB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N120

Here's what Glasgow Caledonian University says about its International Business course.

Study international finance, human resources, business economics and international marketing at degree level. Progress into a professional career as a globally connected Business Analyst or Manager.

A set of Global Goals has been designed by the United Nations to describe the ways that society can end world-wide issues such as poverty and inequality. In 2016, 71% of businesses surveyed said they were already planning ways to engage with the UN’s Global Goals (PWC).

These businesses need graduates who have an international perspective, an understanding of global issues and a passion to improve business and society. The opportunities to experience and challenge the industry that you are most passionate about are available here at Glasgow Caledonian University.

You'll enjoy working alongside students from different business disciplines and learning from international leaders of enterprise and social enterprise. Research-based teaching and live casework cover core subjects like international finance, human resources, business economics, and international marketing. Through masterclass and guest lecture events, you will explore real examples of professional practice that have had a positive impact on international business and society.

Business and management studies research

Two-thirds of GCU research impact for business and management studies courses was rated as outstanding or very considerable (Research Excellence Framework 2021).?Find out more.

Graduate success

Your international business degree carries the prestigious international?EFMD accreditation. You will join a select number of graduates whose programmes have this quality, international benchmark.

Source: Glasgow Caledonian University

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Department of Business Management

Location

Main Site | Glasgow

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• International business

Start date

7 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£1,820 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)
EU£15,200 per year (provisional)
International£15,200 per year (provisional)

Glasgow Caledonian University student reviews

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Based on 16 reviews from Glasgow Caledonian University's students and alumni
5 star
38%
4 star
50%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
0%
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Two stars: Could be better

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Four stars: Great

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Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Glasgow Caledonian 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 Glasgow Caledonian University students who took the International Business 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?

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

80%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

79%

med

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

79%

low

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

88%

med

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

77%

low

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

82%

med

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

86%

med

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

77%

low

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

86%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

68%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

81%

med

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

88%

high

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

84%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

86%

med

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

80%

med

How well organised is your course?

90%

med

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

84%

med

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

90%

med

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

89%

med

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

68%

med

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

76%

low

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

78%

med

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

81%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

82%

med

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

69%

low

Student information

See who's studying at Glasgow Caledonian University. These students are taking International Business or another course from the same subject area.

International business
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female61%Male39%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above75%
Number of students485
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took International Business at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Glasgow Caledonian University graduates who took International Business - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£23.7k

First year after graduation

£27.1k

Third year after graduation

£29.9k

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.

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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