International Business Management with Placement BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - International Business Management with Placement BSc (Hons)
Discover a world of opportunity with our international business management degree, featuring study abroad or international work placement options which combine academic excellence with global exposure and real-world experience.
During your studies, youll gain enhanced cultural competence, language skills, international networking opportunities, and adaptability, while broadening your horizons. The programme also fosters personal growth and enhances employability, empowering you with a global outlook to enhance career opportunities worldwide after graduation.
The co...
Discover a world of opportunity with our international business management degree, featuring study abroad or international work placement options which combine academic excellence with global exposure and real-world experience.<br/><br/>During your studies, youll gain enhanced cultural competence, language skills, international networking opportunities, and adaptability, while broadening your horizons. The programme also fosters personal growth and enhances employability, empowering you with a global outlook to enhance career opportunities worldwide after graduation.<br/><br/>The course will equip you with the know-how to be an active problem solver, critical thinker, and resilient individual who can work with others, adapt to ever-changing global digital business landscapes, be enterprising, and contribute to sustainable social and economic growth.<br/><br/>You will engage in real-world projects, mentorship opportunities, industry collaborations, and networking - a hands-on approach to applying your skills in practical settings.<br/><br/>Through interactive learning sessions, live briefs, and a variety of practically-focused assessments, you will hone your skills, ensuring you have not just the essential knowledge of business and management in the international arena, but the understanding to apply that knowledge in real-world contexts.<br/><br/>If you’re looking to study our international business management degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the business and law foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the business and law foundation year.<br/><br/>This course also offers the option of a placement year. A placement year allows you to put what youve learned in your first and second years into practice in the workplace, gaining valuable real-world work experience before you graduate. Our course and placements teams will help you find the perfect industry placement in your chosen field.<br/><br/><strong>Who is this course for?</strong><br/>International business management is ideally suited to students who want to lead, manage and make a difference in the world – taking commercial and social responsibility very seriously. You may not be sure exactly which area of international business will suit you, but all avenues are open to you - social enterprise, charity, government, big local, global business or smaller entrepreneurial firm or start-up.<br/><br/>Whatever your aspiration, international business management at Solent will provide you with the tools and the knowledge to help you find your place in this exciting sector – preparing you for a future that’s bright with international opportunities.<br/><br/><strong>What does this course lead to?</strong><br/>When you graduate from this innovative and engaging course you will have a broad range of transferable skills, allowing you to pursue careers in a number of areas.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
IBM2
Institution Code
S30
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
120
Scottish Higher
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 4 Scottish Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit, or 102-118 UCAS Tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit or Pass Grades
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
31
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)
HNC (BTEC)
P
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
D*D*
Or can be used in combination with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DMM
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)
AS
In combination with other qualifications
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D
D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)
Scottish Advanced Higher
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 Scottish Advanced Highers
Extended Project
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
HND (BTEC)
P
Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)
In combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
In combination with other qualifications
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
In combination with other qualifications
A level
104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels
T Level
M
Merit (120 UCAS Tariff Points)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International | £19,081 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |






















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