BA (Hons) International Business at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A four-year BA (Hons) in International Business that includes a compulsory semester abroad at a partner business school in Europe, South East Asia, Australasia or North America. It builds knowledge of the global business environment alongside the Management Development Programme, in a triple-accredited business school.

Faculty: Strathclyde Business School | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers a range of business subjects including international business and academic skills, and two business subjects are chosen for Years 2 and 3; Year 3 is a semester abroad studying business and international business in English at a partner school; Year 4 combines International Business with a business specialism, the Contemporary Issues and Trends in International Business class and an internationally focused dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates work in European sales, international banking, international publishing, business analysis, export agencies, tourism and management consultancy; firms such as Accenture, BMW and Commerzbank recruit International Business graduates.

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Entry requirements

Business School undergraduate entry. Scottish Highers: standard offer AAAB/AABBB (first sitting) or AAABBB (second sitting), including Higher English at B and National 5 Maths or Applications of Maths at B or equivalent; reduced contextual offer ABBB (first sitting) or AABBB (second sitting). A-levels: ABB-BBB, with GCSE English Language or Literature 6/B (an essay-based A-level at B may be considered instead) and GCSE Maths 6/B. International Baccalaureate: 32-30 points, no subject below 5, including English SL5 and Maths or Maths Studies SL5. HNC/HND: relevant HNC/HND with A in the Graded Units; Year 2 entry is discussed with Business School admissions. Deferred entry is not normally accepted. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (University standard; requirements for individual degree programmes may differ). Entry requirements for other countries' qualifications are published by country.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Rest of UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland) rate for full-time undergraduate programmes; Scotland-domiciled fee to be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council Source

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