The Student Room GroupThe Student Room Group

Course name

Find a course

Search, shortlist and compare thousands of courses to find that perfect one.

Search for a course

Personalise your search by expected grades and more.

A-level explorer

See where your A-level subjects will lead you.

Where to study

See what makes a university special and discover where you belong.

Image from International Business (Top-Up)
Image from International Business (Top-Up)
Image from International Business (Top-Up)
Image from International Business (Top-Up)
Image from International Business (Top-Up)
Image from International Business (Top-Up)
Image from International Business (Top-Up)

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

International Business (Top-Up)

Entry requirements

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

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

Most popular A-levels studied

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

International business
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesA*
EconomicsA
MathematicsB
SpanishC
English LiteratureA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N120

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

Why International Business (Top-up)? Business is becoming truly global. This one-year top-up course is designed to help you understand the global factors driving business today. You will explore international business activities and strategies and the organisational, cultural and institutional factors that shape them.

This top-up degree course will help you build a greater understanding of how commerce operates and give you an opportunity to explore in-depth the issues that affect it, with a particular focus on the international markets.

How will you learn? You will learn through practical application and delivered lectures, workshops, seminars, group work sessions and independent study.

During your studies, you will explore topics such as international business, strategic management, business responsibility and sustainability to help you develop knowledge and practical skills that can be applied in any sector or industry.

What subjects will you cover? Your programme of studies will include three core modules: International Business, Managing Across Cultures, and Strategy in Context.

As your studies progress, you will also be able to choose from a wide range of optional modules where you will have an opportunity to develop specialised knowledge in particular areas of business and management according with your personal and professional interests.

Reasons to study International Business (Top-Up)

  • Over 77% of our students achieve a first or a second upper degree regardless of their background, ethnicity, abilities, financial background, or any other characteristics.
  • Unparalleled support throughout your student journey. With dedicated learning development, employability, and individual academic tutor support, along with excellent developmental opportunities. You'll also get to work with students from across the globe, growing your cultural awareness and network.
  • Study at an AACSB International accredited Business School. Globally, less than 6% of institutions offering business degrees achieve this accreditation.

Source: University of Huddersfield

Course details

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

Check the

2 course options available.

Qualification

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

Department

Department of Management (BDMGMT)

Location

Main Site | Huddersfield

Duration

10 Months

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• International business

Start date

11 January 2027

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year
EU£17,600 per year
International£17,600 per year

The modules you will study

Year 1 Core modules: International Business Strategy in Context Managing Across Cultures

Option modules: Choose from a list which may include: Monetary and Financial Framework Marketing for Small Business Strategic Retailing Business and the Entrepreneur Advances in Leadership E-Commerce Responsible Business Undergraduate Dissertation Environmental Management

How you will be assessed

All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback

Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.

University of Huddersfield student reviews

(4.5)
Based on 84 reviews from University of Huddersfield's students and alumni
5 star
59%
4 star
33%
3 star
6%
2 star
2%
1 star
0%
All reviews

Showing 82 reviews

1st year student

1 year ago

Five stars: Excellent

(5)
Student Union

1st year student

1 year ago

There are many encouraging events, competitions and social activities.

(5)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

Four stars: Great

(4)
Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

Four stars: Great

(4)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

Our university has an excellent and supportive faculty

(4)
Facilities

1st year student

1 year ago

My course is a blend of mechanical, Electrical and control engineering, so this engineering course unlocks the doors for many future technologies,

(5)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield 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?

79%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

88%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

71%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

69%

low

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

82%

med

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

82%

low

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

75%

low

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

78%

low

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

81%

med

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

82%

med

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

77%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

63%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

med

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

82%

med

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

81%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

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

70%

low

How well organised is your course?

74%

low

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?

90%

med

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

66%

med

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

74%

low

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

68%

low

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

72%

med

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

82%

low

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

79%

med

Student information

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

International business
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female41%Male59%
Where students come from
International78%UK22%
Student performance
2:1 or above61%
Number of students85
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 University of Huddersfield graduates across each of those subject areas.

Business and management
Business studies

Graduate statistics

53%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

82%

In work, study or other activity

65%

Say it fits with future plans

58%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

28%

Business and public service associate professionals

22%

Administrative occupations

9%

Finance Professionals

8%

Sales occupations

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

80%

In work, study or other activity

65%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Business and public service associate professionals

15%

Administrative occupations

15%

Elementary occupations

5%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

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

Business and management

Earnings

£22.6k

First year after graduation

£25.2k

Third year after graduation

£28.8k

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

Discussions

Discussions

Students are talking about University of Huddersfield on The Student Room.

Mobile phone in hand

University of Huddersfield socials

Tap these links to go to this university's social media channels

University of Huddersfield open days

Are you thinking of applying to this university?

Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.

Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Explore more courses at other universities

University of Kent

Canterbury campus | Canterbury

International Business with a Foundation Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years Full-time 2026

Newcastle University

Main Site (Newcastle) | Newcastle upon Tyne

International Business Management

BSc (Hons) 3 Years Full-time 2026

University of Reading

Main Site | Reading

International Business and Management with Study Year Abroad

BSc (Hons) 4 Years Full-time 2026

Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge Campus | Cambridge

International Business Management [Accelerated] [with Foundation Year]

BSc (Hons) 3 Years Full-time including foundation year 2026

York St John University

York St John University | York

International Business

BA (Hons) 3 Years Full-time 2026

Oxford Brookes University

Main Site | Oxford

International Business Management

BA (Hons) 3 Years Full-time 2026

University of Bedfordshire

Luton Campus | Luton

International Business

BA (Hons) 3 Years Full-time 2026

University of Plymouth

Main Site | Plymouth

Business Management with International Business

BSc (Hons) 3 Years Full-time 2026

University of West London

Main site - West London | London

International Business Management

BA (Hons) 3 Years Full-time 2026

University of Huddersfield

Main Site | Huddersfield

International Business

BA (Hons) 3 Years Full-time 2026