International Business (with Foundation Year)

The BA(Hons) International Business gives you a solid grounding in business management fundamentals, focusing on international business. This course is ideal if you're interested in preparing for an international business career where you shape your learning with international experiences.

Why study this course?
There's a growing demand for graduates who understand global markets and management and the challenges of conducting business across borders.

Why UWE Bristol?
The BA(Hons) International Business gives you a solid grounding in business management fundamentals, focusing on international business. This practice-led course is ideal if you're interested in preparing yourself for an international business career where you shape your learning with international experiences.

You'll develop a diverse skillset including technical competencies, digital literacy, critical thinking, ethical values, entrepreneurial and communication skills, shaping you into a 'career ready' graduate. Learn up-to-the-minute digital skills, so you can embrace the emerging technologies and artificial intelligence that are rapidly transforming modern business. You'll also learn the importance of ethical and sustainable practices to play your part in shaping a more sustainable global future.

Benefit from a core international placement year gaining significant international experience. You can choose between applying for a study year abroad with a partner institution offering business courses in English, or an internationally focused work placement.

Take part in fieldwork, pitches, and industry guest lectures all to enrich your learning experience and take advantage of the many networking opportunities.

We'll challenge you to develop professionally and reach your full potential and support you every step of way through your personal tutor, a learner's group, and mentor support. Working in mentor groups alongside your group mentor and personal tutor, you'll develop a portfolio of practice and complete activities. This allows you to identify your skills, develop action plans, and reflect on how your degree, and other activities, are helping you to gain the skills needed for your personal and professional development.

Where can it take me?
Our strong industry links enable you to graduate, equipped to make a positive contribution in an international business role or further study from the moment you leave us.

University is a time to try new things, meet new people and make new goals. With Clearing at UWE Bristol, you'll get the chance to take control of your future and choose an exciting path for yourself.

UWE Bristol offers over 100 professionally accredited courses, including Architecture, Accounting and Finance, Games Technology, Mathematics and Sport Rehabilitation. Whether you're studying an arts, business, healthcare or science degree, all undergraduate courses are designed with employability in mind. You can work a year in industry, study across the world, and get one-to-one careers advice on campus. It's no wonder an outstanding 89% of students find work or further study just 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, published 2025).

You'll also be studying in a top 10 most popular city in the UK (YouGov, 2026). With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol. With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol.

Your Future, Right Here. Study at UWE Bristol. Choose to do Clearing right.