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BA (Hons) International Business Bachelor's degree at De Montfort University

BA (Hons) International Business at De Montfort University. You will earn a BA (Hons) qualification, which is nationally recognised. The course is accredited by a recognised UK degree-awarding body and the university holds Bronze status in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework…

BA (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
86%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

This course will develop your essentials skills in marketing, business and entrepreneurship and allow you to shape your learning to suit your interests. From the provider’s course page.

BA (Hons) International Business is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at De Montfort University. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Business and management graduates from this provider, 86% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 56% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £26,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

8.9
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Exceptional93

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent86

Stronger evidence Published sample: 125. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 86% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent88

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 88% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Year 1 4 modules
  • Global Business EnvironmentCore
    Module details

    This module introduces you to the complexity of the global business environment. We will explore key dimensions of globalisation and the diverse aspects of the ever-evolving global business environment. You will explore the facets of the global business environment and their impact on business operations and strategy.

  • Business Dynamics, Ethics and CultureCore
    Module details

    The module is designed to provide you with an overview of the business foundations. You'll explore the foundational business concepts and various critical functions for the running of the organisations. By identifying critical success factors in the organisation's context, you will be able to make plans and measure the organisation's performance. At the same time, you will develop a dynamic view to track the development of theoretical discussions and their reflections in the real business world.

  • Economics in Global BusinessCore
    Module details

    This module aims to introduce the key principles of economics that shape the business world. You will explore the tools and concepts of economic analysis at the individual, market and country levels. The module includes an analysis of consumer behaviour, business development and alternative market structures. You will learn how to apply different economic theories to real and current problems, develop critical thinking and discuss ideas from different perspectives.

  • Marketing for International BusinessOptional
    Module details

    This module introduces you to core marketing principles, theories and practices, their application in the international business context, and provides an awareness of cultural considerations. You will gain a good understanding of the marketing process and the ability to make critical reflections upon contemporary marketing practices from this module.

Year 2 5 modules
  • Multinational Enterprise in the Global EconomyCore
    Module details

    This module aims to broaden your understanding of various geopolitical issues that impact international business. You will learn the core concepts and ideas of the international business field. The module introduces and advances your understanding of the main concepts of international business – such as multinational enterprise (MNE) and foreign direct investment (FDI) – and the reasons for firms to engage with FDI. Additionally, it explores broad strategic and organisational challenges that MNE

  • Data Analytics and Research SkillsOptional
    Module details

    This module provides a comprehensive overview of the research process and data analysis in business. It equips you with the necessary knowledge in applying various tools and techniques in data collection, analysis and interpretation. It also teaches you to examine business opportunities and challenges that will contribute to developing a business research project and its execution.

  • International Organisational Behaviour and LeadershipCore
    Module details

    The module explores the role of organisational behaviour in the context of international business and management. By examining the impacts of organisational setting, the individual and groups, and the international environment, the module expects to help you establish understandings of how people interact in organisations, how internal and external influences interact, and how these interactions shape the organisations.

  • International Supply Chain ManagementOptional
    Module details

    International Supply Chain Management (ISCM) plays a vital role in improving productivity and competitive positioning of a wide variety of businesses around the globe. You will gain appreciation of operations and supply chain processes, which is of the essence to create a competitive advantage. This module will develop a data driven and analytic perspective in you that is vital to success for supply chain analysts. With increased international competition and the pressures of an uncertain and ev

  • International Financial Management and Decision MakingOptional
    Module details

    This module aims to enable you to understand and analyse the information found in published financial accounts and other accessible data sources and to evaluate the financial performance of a business.

Year 3 6 modules
  • International Business Strategy and GovernanceCore
    Module details

    This module explores the internationalisation process of the multinational enterprise from the strategic point of view. This core international business strategy module advances your understanding of the main concepts of international business strategy such as firm-specific and location-specific advantages, and how the recombination of these advantages can create value for a multinational enterprise.

  • Emerging Markets: Economic Geography and TrendsOptional
    Module details

    This module explores the spatial distribution of economic activity in the emerging markets and its implications on the past, present and the future development of the countries and regions. It also explores the challenges that foreign firms are confronted with in the emerging markets and offers strategic solutions.

  • Dimensions of Digital TransformationOptional
    Module details

    Digital technology is part of everyday life in a modern organisation. This module explores the key dimensions of digital transformation such as technology, data, people and organisation. You will explore the opportunities and disruptive threats that digital transformation brings into the organisation, and how to identify and implement possible solutions.

  • International Trade ManagementCore
    Module details

    The module explores the key aspects of international trade, its regulations and policies. It provides you with a theoretical and practical understanding of international trade operations. Not only does it investigate international trade from an international political economy point of view, it also looks at international trade from management point of view. You will be introduced to the essence of import and export operations, legislation, trade agreements, international payments and the role of

  • Business ProjectOptional
    Module details

    The module provides an opportunity for you to undertake an independent project of a specialist area within the business area. You will put into practice your research skills and planning skills, learn how to frame business problems and offer practical solutions.

  • DissertationOptional
    Module details

    The module provides an opportunity for you to undertake an independent exploration of a specialist area within the broad area of international business. You will put into practice your research skills, learn how to frame research questions and act on them to achieve the goal of the dissertation.

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

This course develops essential skills in marketing, business and entrepreneurship, letting you shape your learning to suit your interests. You'll usually begin with foundations in management, organisations, marketing principles and business economics. In your second year, you'll typically move into operations and supply chain management, organisational behaviour and human resources, and strategy. Throughout, you'll apply theory to real cases and build data analysis skills. In your final year, you'll choose specialist options, such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, or people and HR, and undertake a capstone project or consultancy brief with a real client, integrating learning across the whole degree.

Who it's for

Most recent entrants held another higher-education qualification before starting. The typical UCAS tariff among accepted students fell between 96 and 111 points. You'll study specialisations such as Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain and Consulting. The course suits those aiming for roles across business functions, whether in established organisations or new ventures.

Careers & job market

Across Business & Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £24,000 to £32,000; after five years, £26,350 to £37,200. These are national figures from Graduate Outcomes and Longitudinal Education Outcomes data, not university-specific guarantees.

University & format

De Montfort University is a public university founded in 1992. The BA (Hons) International Business is a 3-year full-time degree taught in English. It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; your degree will be nationally recognised. De Montfort received a Bronze award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework 2023.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic Support
98%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
99%
Student voice
89%

Share of students responding positively.

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Published entry112 UCAS points, BBC typical offer

Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.

Contextual offersPublished by this provider

The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.

PlacementPublished placement option

Optional placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.

Open daysOpen Days - Book your place

See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.

Entry & how to get in

Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 112 UCAS points, BBC. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held another higher-education qualification57% of accepted students came in with another higher-education qualification (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check De Montfort University's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
another higher-education qualification57%
A-levels or equivalent42%
a Baccalaureate1%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Accessible entry

Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBCCA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeN578quote this on your application
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code N578). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask De Montfort University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Homeup to £9,790 / yr
International£16,800 / yr

Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).

Check fees at De Montfort University →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

Funding matched to this course

Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

All De Montfort University funding →

Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.

Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.

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Careers & earnings

What Business & Management graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£26,000£24,000 – £30,000125
3 years after£24,000£19,500 – £30,500950
5 years after£30,000£23,500 – £40,000965

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 125. Cohort 2022-23.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

86%
in work or further study 15 months on
56%
in highly skilled work or study
88%
continue past their first year
74%
find their work meaningful
64%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£26,000
£24,000 – £32,000
After 3 years LEO
£24,000
£21,250 – £30,000
After 5 years LEO
£30,000
£26,350 – £37,200
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £20,000 – £38,500

National figures for Business & Management graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

86 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

71% working13% working and studying2% in further study56% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 125. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Business & Management courses at the same study level.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
  • Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 14% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
  • Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 11% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173

Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 500; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Job market & outlook

How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

87%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Business & Management courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
60%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
81%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Routine reporting and data pulls
  • First-draft decks and copy
  • Standard forecasts and reconciliations
  • Scheduling and admin workflows

More human than ever

  • Strategy and judgement under uncertainty
  • Leading, negotiating and selling
  • Sense-checking and owning what AI produces
  • Relationships with clients and teams

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Business & Management graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • Consultancies
  • Corporate graduate schemes
  • Retail & FMCG
  • Startups & scale-ups

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

86% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £26,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.9 out of 10: NSS 92.6% · in work or study 86% · continued 88%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

De Montfort University

All students23,155
International31.8%
Aged 25+27.3%

Business and management across the UK

Students586,710
Aged 25+44.3%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around De Montfort University

4,747 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 1557Public Order 619Anti Social Behaviour 570Shoplifting 499Criminal Damage Arson 362

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Business & Management right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to De Montfort University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is £16,800 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check De Montfort University’s funding pages.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with De Montfort University and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 96 - 111 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by De Montfort University. Most accepted students held another higher-education qualification. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Business and management graduates from this provider, 86% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 56% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £26,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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