BSc (Hons) International Business Management at Newcastle University

Programme overview

This International Business Management degree will prepare you for the ever-changing world of international business, with a global outlook and a no-borders approach to leadership. The four-year programme gives you the opportunity to complete a work placement or study abroad year. You will develop the skills needed to manage the demands of operating across borders and build your career in international, multinational or global companies.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: Newcastle University Business School, School of Modern Languages | Duration: Full time: 3-4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll study a modern language at Entry or Intermediate Level (this will depend on your previous qualifications). You will continue to learn the language you studied at Stage One. Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Non-Specialist Accounting and Finance, Global Business Environment, Management and Organisation, Academic and Professional Skills for International Business Management, NCL Edge - International Business Management Stage 1, Principles of International Business, Global Perspectives in Managing People and Organisations, NCL Edge - International Business Management Stage 2, Operations Strategy and Management, Global Marketing, Managing International Business, Advanced Global Strategy, NCL Edge - International Business Management Final Year.

Career pathways

We have excellent links with national and international organisations, allowing you to benefit from work placements, guest speakers, and networking opportunities. Through these links, you'll have the chance to gain commercial experience through an optional but highly recommended work placement or a summer internship. Graduate roles and employers include: Barclays Bank; EY; British Airways; Amazon; KPMG; Capita PLC; Accenture; Whitbread Plc.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics, English Language or Literature and a Modern Language (eg. French) at a minimum grade B or 6 required. Please see the 'Additional information on GCSEs' section in the drop down below. IB: 34 points. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. Standard Level Mathematics required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Standard level 5 or grade B in GCSE English and in a Modern Language (eg French) also required. Please see the 'Additional information on GCSEs' section in the drop down below. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Overall DDD. Business-related subjects preferred. GCSE Mathematics, English Language or Literature and a Modern Language (eg. French) at a minimum grade B or 6 required. Please see 'Additional information on GCSEs'. Scottish Highers: AAABB at Higher Grade. Mathematics and English and a Modern Language (eg French) required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent). Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Maths, English and a Modern Foreign Language is required. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,750 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3-4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/n121/#how-to-apply

Explore more study programmes

Business