BSc (Hons) International Business Studies at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

If you are interested in a career in business and dream of working overseas or in an international role, our BSc (Hons) International Business Studies programme is your next step. Designed by our industry experienced academics, this course will give you the skills to manage diverse projects, teams and organisations across international borders.

Faculty: Business Management and Marketing | Duration: Three or Four Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January, April and September 2027 | Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

With our BSc (Hons) International Business Studies course, you will gain knowledge and expertise in project planning and management for local, national and international organisations and groups, as well as the tools to start your own business. With consistently high student satisfaction ratings for our Business courses across a variety of university league tables and national surveys, gain confidence you will get where you want to be. Core modules include Principles of Marketing, Sustainable Globalisation: Innovations for a Shared Future, Introduction to Financial Decision-Making, Managing People Across Cultures, Global Strategies in Digital Business, EDI and Global Citizenship: Promoting Inclusivity Worldwide, Data Analytics for Business Decisions, International Trade, Leading and Managing Diverse Teams, The Responsible Business, The Entrepreneurial Mind, Sustainable Strategic Agility and Innovation, International Corporate Financial Management, Independent Professional Project. Optional modules include The Business Communicator, Intergenerational Business: Family Business Growth Strategies.

Career pathways

We see your journey with us as much more than a degree, we are committed to supporting you to carve out the route to your chosen career. You will have gained a wide range of knowledge and skills, so that you can pursue a career in any profession or business role around the globe.

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Entry requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 (Full-Time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year) UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. If you don't meet the entry requirements but have relevant professional experience, you may be invited for an interview to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL): Previous study or professional/vocational experiences may count towards your learning and allow you to skip certain modules. Applicants with an HNC in a business-related subject will be eligible for advanced standing entry to Level 5. Applicants with an HND in a business-related subject will be eligible for advanced standing entry to Level 6. Applicants should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in speaking, listening, reading, and writing (equivalent to CEFR B2 level for UKVI compliance). Find out more about our general entry requirements. Those with no previous study, work experience, or who do not meet the specified entry requirements, are welcome to apply for the 3-year BA (Hons) degree, however may be offered the 4-year programme which includes a Foundation Year. UCAS code IBS3.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,910 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: January, April and September 2027

Duration: Three or Four Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/apply-direct

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