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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
International Business
University of Sussex
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Business course at University of Sussex.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £23,500 per year |
| International | £23,500 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N120
Here's what University of Sussex says about its International Business course.
1st in the UK for annual research income (Chartered Association of Business Schools 2025)
13th in the UK for Business Studies (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)
Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
About the course
Today’s businesses operate on a global scale. Working within diverse environments requires strategic thinking, problem-solving and outstanding communication skills.
On this course you'll grow your understanding of international markets to prepare you for a dynamic career.
Join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School, where you’ll expand your international network. By engaging with dedicated professionals, you’ll explore new perspectives, ideas and approaches within a vibrant community.
By studying at Sussex, you will:
investigate trends in international business and global strategy examine marketing and human resource (HR) management from an international perspective get employer mentoring, networking opportunities, attend guest lectures and develop professional skills access entrepreneurship opportunities through our Startup Sussex programme connect with likeminded students through the Sussex Business Society. Throughout your studies, you’ll discover how core management processes shape international organisations. You’ll learn about key business regions, including the EU, North America, East and South East Asia, and East and Central Europe. You can also explore options including international negotiations management and finance in global business.
Our Academic Success Advisers can help you to further develop your study skills. Additionally, you can gain practical experience through professional and study abroad opportunities.
When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a range of roles in management and finance. You might enter HR, marketing, retail management or financial management. You may also decide to establish your own business as an entrepreneur.
About the University of Sussex Business School
Our work draws on management, economics, science, technology and innovation studies, to make an impact on the future of people and institutions the world over. We study the issues that matter, in order to transform our world and your future. Our expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, helping you make an impact on policy, practice and people.
Social responsibility and sustainability are important to us. We incorporate the seven Principles for Responsible Management into our teaching and research.
Location
Study on our beautiful green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
Source: University of Sussex
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Business and Management
Location
Main Site | Brighton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• International business
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.
University of Sussex reviews
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1st year student
Two stars: Could be better
1 year ago
1st year student
Not really a social being
1 year ago
1st year student
Accommodation is quite expensive in this region and the need for a guarantor adds another expense.
1 year ago
1st year student
As an international student, i have had a pleasant experience with the staff members especially with the academic advisor team
1 year ago
1st year student
Ancient and not really modern
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1st year student
The modules on my course have been carefully chosen to reflect the current movement and actualities within the financial industry
1 year ago
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 Sussex students who took the International Business course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
med
Teaching on my course
84%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
78%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
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?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
low
Assessment and feedback
77%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
med
How well organised is your course?
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
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?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Sussex. These students are taking International Business or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took International Business at University of Sussex.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Sussex graduates who took International Business - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£32.8k
Third year after graduation
£42k
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.
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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