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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 University of Central Lancashire.

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A level

104 to 112 UCAS points at A2

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N120

Here's what University of Central Lancashire says about its International Business course.

Course Overview

Discover the impact that business can have on the global economy and on our society by studying our BA (Hons) International Business degree. We’ll equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become an outstanding leader within the global environment.

Why study with us

  • The companies we work with offer internships, placements, live projects and mentors to provide you with excellent practical experience. 

  • You are encouraged to undertake a language elective through the Worldwise Centre to supplement your studies.

  • Take advantage of an optional 48-week paid placement based in the UK or overseas. Also, you can choose to study your second year modules at our Cyprus campus.

What you'll do

  • You’ll benefit from having the opportunity to work on live business briefs, solve issues or capitalise on and develop opportunities.

  • You will be able to participate in study exchanges throughout the world, in any of the educational institutions the university has partnerships with.

  • You can take advantage of the enterprise support through Propeller, the university’s very own enterprise and innovation hub, which supports students to set up their own businesses.

Accreditations

  • We've been awarded the Small Business Charter (SBC) in recognition of our commitment to supporting student entrepreneurship, small businesses and the local economy. The SBC is an award for the UK’s world-class business schools.

Future Careers

Upon graduation, you’ll be able to pursue a career as an international business specialist within multinational consultancy firms, financial institutions, recruitment agencies, law firms, government departments, manufacturing and more.

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study International Business at University of Central Lancashire.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

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

Department

School of Business

Location

Preston Campus | Preston

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• International business

Start date

September 22, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

University of Central Lancashire reviews

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Based on 367 reviews from University of Central Lancashire's students and alumni
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Facilities are awesome from library to a huge student centre and a student union

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Course is really great with a lot of opportunities

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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 University of Central Lancashire students who took the International Business course - or another course in the same subject area.

Business studies

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

74%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

89%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

85%

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

95%

high

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

83%

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?

83%

med

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

92%

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

88%

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

88%

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

84%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

83%

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

79%

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

95%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

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

80%

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How well organised is your course?

89%

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

96%

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

98%

high

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

96%

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

73%

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

84%

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

83%

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

83%

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

100%

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

84%

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Student information

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

International business
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female42%Male58%
Where students come from
International77%UK23%
Student performance
2:1 or above53%
First year dropout rate10%
Number of students200
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesC
PsychologyC
EconomicsC
LawC
English LanguageA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took International Business at University of Central Lancashire.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Central Lancashire graduates who took International Business - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£20.6k

First year after graduation

£22.6k

Third year after graduation

£26.3k

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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