International Business (with placement year) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - International Business (with placement year) BSc (Hons)

All organisations from start-ups and SMEs to multinational firms work within and are impacted by rapidly changing international business dynamics. BSc International Business is a contemporary business studies course that concentrates on the links between the major business functions and their role in the international business context, including international comparisons.

More than ever, business graduates are required to show cultural sensitivity and an internationally transferable skill set. By covering the key management disciplines from a global perspective, you will be...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

29/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Ashby Road
Loughborough
LE11 3TU

Application Details

Course Code

N110

Institution Code

L79

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

35

35 (6,6,5 HL)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

National Extended Diploma: DDD BTEC Level 3 Diplomas preferred subjects - If studying a BTEC qualification then Business is preferred, although other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case by case basis

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop-down field for more information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 6 (A*-B) including 6/B in English Language. Maths grade 5/C GCSE exceptions: GCSE Maths Grade 5 We will consider a grade B in Level 3 Core Maths as a suitable alternative. GCSE English Language Grade 6 If you have achie

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

National Diploma: DD plus one preferred academic A Level at grade A. BTEC Level 3 Diplomas preferred subjects - If studying a BTEC qualification then Business is preferred, although other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case by case basis

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B

AB Advanced Highers plus AAB Highers.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University.

Extended Project

We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A Levels (one of which must be a preferred academic subject) at grades AB. BTEC Level 3 Diplomas preferred subjects - If studying a BTEC qualification then Business is preferred, although other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case by case basis

A level

A,A,B

AAB No specific subject requirements but we do have a list of preferred subjects (see below). In some circumstances we may ask applicants to achieve specific grades in certain subjects. While no specific A Level (or equivalent) subjects are required, we strongly prefer combinations drawn from traditional (academic) subjects to demonstrate a range of numerical, analytical and discursive abilities. These A Levels include: Ancient History, Biology, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Languages (non-native), Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology and Statistics.

T Level

D

Distinction overall A in Core Component Preferred subjects: T Levels in Management and Administration with Business Improvement, Team Leadership/Management or Business Support Occupational Specialism are considered. Other relevant T Level subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

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