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University of Hull

UCAS Code: N123 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum 112 UCAS tariff points

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

T Level

M

UCAS Tariff

112

Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from A levels BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma Irish Leaving Certificate Scottish Highers Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications

About this course

Course option

4years

Full-time with time abroad | 2025

Subject

International business

Embrace the world of global business and learn to navigate different national business practices.

Our unique Authentic Business Learning approach immerses you in live business projects and gives you the opportunity to collaborate with real businesses, ensuring you're ready for your future career. Explore the diverse world of global business with modules on the world economy, international marketing, and emerging markets. Learn about key business functions such as finance, marketing and project management, preparing you for the challenges faced by today's global managers.

In your second year, you can take advantage of our exclusive partnership with ESSEC, one of Europe’s leading business schools in France. Learn from world-renowned academics and gain insights from top European industries.

Additionally, you can broaden your horizons with a year of study at one of our partner universities across Europe, Asia, North America, or Australia. Gain new skills, build international contacts, and immerse yourself in a different culture and environment.

**Why study at Hull?**

• Learn from world-leading academics: Spend a trimester studying in France at one of Europe’s top business schools, as well as access to our own professionally recognised business school academics throughout your studies.
• Real world experience: Access our wide-ranging network of business partners to complete placements at some of the UK’s biggest brands.
• Sustainable approach: Our Business School is a member of the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME), meaning you’ll develop the skills to be both a successful and sustainable leader

**Where could this take you?**

Our International Business degree quite literally opens a world of opportunity as you use the skills, experience and knowledge you’ve gained to succeed in global business. From becoming your own boss with global reach, to joining an industry that builds on your skillset, we’ll support you to find placements and employer projects that help you find your perfect career.

Modules

**Core modules include:**

Accounting and Finance
International Marketing
Business Ecosystems and Environmental Analysis
Emerging Markets
Business Strategies
Understanding Entrepreneurship

**Optional Modules include:**

Disruptive and Emerging Technologies
Cross Cultural Management
Global Logistics and International Trade
Organisational Management
Assessing Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Sustainable Business and Innovation

All modules are subject to availability and this list may change

Assessment methods

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.

Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.

Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

Tuition fees

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

Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
International
£17,500
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

The Uni

Course location:

The University of Hull

Department:

Faculty of Business, Law and Politics

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What students say

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Business studies

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

25%
UK students
75%
International students
54%
Male students
46%
Female students
57%
2:1 or above
4%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
B

After graduation

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Business studies

What are graduates doing after six months?

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.

£23,000
med
Average annual salary
98%
med
Employed or in further education
82%
high
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

36%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
11%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
9%
Business, research and administrative 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.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Business studies

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£21k

£21k

£25k

£25k

£29k

£29k

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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Post-six month graduation stats:

This is from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, based on responses from graduates who studied the same subject area here.

It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

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Graduate field commentary:

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While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?

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