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Sheffield Hallam University

UCAS Code: D018 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English language or literature at grade C or 4 Maths at grade D or 3 Level 2 Literacy or Functional Skills Level 2 English Level 2 Numeracy or Functional Skills Level 2 Maths

UCAS Tariff

112-120

This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example: BBC-BBB at A Level DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma Merit overall from a T level qualification A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies

About this course

Course option

4years

Sandwich | 2025

Subject

International business

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**

**Course Summary**

- Broaden your cultural awareness by living and learning in Paris, Barcelona and Sheffield.

- Understand established and developing theory and practice in international business.

- Explore cross-cultural management, global entrepreneurship and market entry strategies.

- Develop an agile skill set for working in international business environments.

- Study in the UK, France and Spain, and gain three separate degree awards.

This challenging course is for those who love to explore new cultures, discover global business opportunities and make a difference in the world. By studying key international business concepts in three separate countries, you’ll gain three separate degree awards and an instant advantage wherever you choose to start your career.

**How you learn**

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

Based in the Sheffield Business School, you’ll join a global community where business leaders, researchers and business students all come together to solve problems and make things better.

You’ll have the opportunity to spend a semester in Paris at IÉSEG School of Management during your first and second years, followed by a full year in Barcelona at IQS School of Management in your third year. You’ll gain first hand exposure to diverse cultural and business environments, deepening your understanding of French and Spanish culture and practices.

This structured approach ensures you receive a comprehensive understanding of international business dynamics, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in today's interconnected and dynamic global marketplace.

Expert tutors bring current research into their modules by including insights from their own research and drawing on cutting-edge knowledge from the wider international business field. By its very nature, the course has a truly international perspective across all levels.

You learn through:

- Lectures and seminars

- Interactive workshops

- Small group supervision meetings

- Individual drop in meetings

- Guest lectures

- Digitally enabled learning

- Problem-solving exercises

- Simulations and learning games

- Case study discussions

- Class debates, individual and group presentations

**Key themes**

The themes and learning materials on the course are selected to represent a diversity of global contexts and perspectives. Informed by contemporary academic research in international business, you’ll focus on the applied and practical issues organisations face, including the digital solutions they use.

You’ll collaborate with business organisations and industry practitioners, equipping you with the skills you’ll need in the workplace.

On several key modules, you’ll have opportunities to tailor your learning experience, including the flexibility to choose assessment tasks that align with your preferences and goals.

The assessment is rooted in the real-world contexts faced by firms. There is a variety of assessment formats used such as written reports, essays, individual/group presentations, self-reflective tasks, exams, and in-class tests.

**Course Support**

Throughout your learning journey, you’ll experience a range of dedicated support, such as:

- Access to specialist support services to help with your personal, academic and career development.

- Access to our Skills Centre with one-to-ones, webinars and online resources.

- Free office and studio space, expert workshops, freelance opportunities and a vast business network ready for you to tap into.

- Career support for up to five years after graduating.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

**Year 1 **

**Compulsory modules **

Economic Environment For International Business

Foundations Of Business

International Business Study Abroad Paris

**Year 2 **

**Compulsory modules **

Global Entrepreneurship

International Business Study Abroad Paris

**Elective modules **

Business In Emerging Markets

Managing And Developing People In Diverse Contexts

The Digital Customer Experience

**Year 3 **

**Compulsory modules **

International Business Study Abroad Barcelona

Internship (Uk)

**Final year **

**Compulsory modules **

Advanced International Business

Consultancy Project In International Business

International Business Strategy And Practice

**Elective modules **

Contemporary Leadership In Context

Dynamic Issues In International Business

Marketing In A Global Context

Assessment methods

Coursework
Practical

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
EU
£17,155
per year
International
£17,155
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

Extra funding

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

The Uni

Course location:

Sheffield Hallam University

Department:

College of Business Technology and Engineering

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if the overall teaching satisfaction score here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

81%
International business

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Business studies

Teaching and learning

75%
Staff make the subject interesting
85%
Staff are good at explaining things
83%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
85%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

82%
Library resources
89%
IT resources
90%
Course specific equipment and facilities
75%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

91%
UK students
9%
International students
58%
Male students
42%
Female students
66%
2:1 or above
9%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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B
D

After graduation

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Business studies

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This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£27,500
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Average annual salary
91%
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Employed or in further education
70%
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Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

31%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
11%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
8%
Public services and other associate professionals

The number of business studies graduates fell significantly last year after a long period of increase. But there were still more than 14,000 degrees awarded and this is the third most popular subject for new graduates. Because so many graduates get business studies degrees, you can find them everywhere in the economy, and very few jobs are completely out of reach for a good business studies graduate. Around 40% go into jobs in finance, sales, recruitment, management (particularly retail) or marketing. There is also a small (but well paid) group who take their technical skills into computing and IT. Thousands of graduates from this subject go into professional jobs every year, and average starting salaries are above the average for all subjects and particularly healthy in London where they top £25k. Graduates with good degree grades in business studies are much more likely to get good jobs, so don’t be complacent, and keep a close eye on your grades.

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