BA (Hons) International Business at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

Explore the perspectives and challenges of the global market and prepare for a career in international business

Faculty: Bath Business School | Duration: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available. | Study mode: full-time; part-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich) | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you'll build a strong foundation in understanding how businesses and global markets work, exploring how organisations make decisions in different political, economic and cultural environments. You’ll be introduced to key business functions, economic and financial considerations and the basics of analytics, helping you gain confidence in navigating the international landscape. Focus on the inner workings of businesses.

Career pathways

An International Business degree can prepare you for a career in organisations that operate across borders, either internationally or globally. Due to the varied content and the opportunity to choose optional modules, you can work towards a professional future in certain parts of an organisation or develop skills and knowledge relating to multiple business functions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.; BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required.; T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required.; International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.; Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required.; English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, UK full time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,170 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, International full time Source

Duration: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available

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