
International Business (with a study abroad year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - International Business (with a study abroad year) BSc (Hons)
1st in the UK for annual research income (Chartered Association of Business Schools 2025)
13th in the UK for Business Studies (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)
Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
About the course
Today’s businesses operate on a global scale. Working within diverse environments requires strategic thinking, problem-solving and outstanding communication skills.
On this course you...
<strong>1st in the UK for annual research income (Chartered Association of Business Schools 2025)</strong><br/><br/><strong>13th in the UK for Business Studies (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)</strong><br/><br/><strong>About the course</strong><br/><br/>Today’s businesses operate on a global scale. Working within diverse environments requires strategic thinking, problem-solving and outstanding communication skills.<br/><br/>On this course youll grow your understanding of international markets to prepare you for a dynamic career.<br/><br/>Join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School, where you’ll expand your international network. By engaging with dedicated professionals, you’ll explore new perspectives, ideas and approaches within a vibrant community.<br/><br/>By studying at Sussex, you will:<br/><br/>investigate trends in international business and global strategy<br/>examine marketing and human resource (HR) management from an international perspective<br/>get employer mentoring, networking opportunities, attend guest lectures and develop professional skills<br/>access entrepreneurship opportunities through our Startup Sussex programme<br/>connect with likeminded students through the Sussex Business Society.<br/>Throughout your studies, you’ll discover how core management processes shape international organisations. You’ll learn about key business regions, including the EU, North America, East and South East Asia, and East and Central Europe. You can also explore options including international negotiations management and finance in global business.<br/><br/>Our Academic Success Advisers can help you to further develop your study skills. Additionally, you can gain practical experience through professional and study abroad opportunities.<br/><br/>When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a range of roles in management and finance. You might enter HR, marketing, retail management or financial management. You may also decide to establish your own business as an entrepreneur. <br/><br/><strong>About the University of Sussex Business School</strong><br/><br/>Our work draws on management, economics, science, technology and innovation studies, to make an impact on the future of people and institutions the world over. We study the issues that matter, in order to transform our world and your future. Our expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, helping you make an impact on policy, practice and people.<br/><br/>Social responsibility and sustainability are important to us. We incorporate the seven Principles for Responsible Management into our teaching and research.<br/><br/><strong>Location</strong><br/><br/>Study on our beautiful green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N122
Institution Code
S90
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
You will need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics at grade C.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 24 credits at Distinction. The Access to HE Diploma would preferably be in Business Studies or include a Business pathway. You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
This score should be from the full IB Diploma.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma would normally be in Business. You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C). You should also have a good range of GCSEs 9-4 (5 A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Extended Project
We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk
A level
A,B,B
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
T Level
D
including grade B in the Core Component. The T Level would normal be in Accounting, Finance, Management and Administration, Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services, Digital Production, Design and Development, Science, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing. You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £23,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |