International Business (with placement year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - International Business (with placement year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

All organisations - from start-ups and SMEs to multinational firms - operate within, and are shaped by, rapidly changing international business dynamics. This BSc International Business degree is a contemporary business studies course that focuses on the links between core business functions and their roles within the international business context.

More than ever, business graduates are expected to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an internationally transferable skill set. By covering key management disciplines from a global perspective, the course equ...

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

2027-09-27

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Ashby Road
Loughborough
LE11 3TU

Application Details

Course Code

A18-C75

Institution Code

L79

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

AAB While no specific subjects are required, we prefer subjects which demonstrate a range of numerical, analytical and discursive abilities. These include: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology. In some circumstances we may ask applicants to achieve specific grades in certain subjects.

T Level

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

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Access to HE Diploma

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

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths grade 5/C and GCSE English Language grade 6/B GCSE entry requirement 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 achieved Grade 5 in GCSE English Language, we can still consider an application if you have Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature or at least one essay-based subject* at A level. *Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology We may also consider applicants with a contextual indicator who have achieved a 4 or 5 in GSCE English Language who do not meet the above criteria. Please refer to our Contextual Admissions Policy for further information on the contextual indicators used by the University.

Scottish Advanced Higher

AB Advanced Highers plus AAB Highers.

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

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade A If the BTEC is not in Business, then the A level should be in a preferred subject. Preferred BTEC: Business. Other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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/

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

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/

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

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDD If the BTEC is not in Business, then the A level should be in a preferred subject. Preferred BTEC: Business. 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.

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

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB If the BTEC is not in Business, then the A level should be in a preferred subject. Preferred BTEC: Business. Other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Fees and funding

England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales £10,050
International, EU £26,500

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