BA (Hons) International Business Bachelor's degree at Sheffield Hallam University
BA (Hons) International Business at SHU is accredited as a nationally recognised UK degree and has been awarded Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
About this course
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BA (Hons) International Business is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at SHU, based in City Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Business studies graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £28,000. (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.
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)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 80% (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
- Contemporary International BusinessCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module introduces contemporary issues in business management, developing your awareness and understanding of factors affecting people and organisations in an ever-changing world. Teaching sessions will examine contemporary sources and debate current issues. You'll study topics such as: Ethics and sustainability in business management, Geopolitics and globalisation, Changing business cultures and the role of stakeholders, Smart technology and big data, Business management research and approa
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Economic Environment For International BusinessCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module develops your knowledge and understanding of the international economic environment, including the theory and practice relating to international business economics. You'll learn through a mixture of large and small group teaching, where you'll exchange ideas with your fellow students. You'll study topics such as: PESTEL analysis, Types of economic system, Supply, demand and price within international markets, Alternative industry structures, How money is created, Government fiscal an
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Foundations Of BusinessCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module introduces different types of businesses and organisations, focusing on operations, supply chain and marketing – developing academic literacy, business skills and future aspirations. You'll work independently, within groups and in a real-world applied project, developing and applying academic and professional behaviours. You'll study topics such as: Organisational types, scale and span, Responsible and sustainable practice, Business functions, Marketing, Supply chain, Operations mana
Assessment: Coursework (80%), Practical (20%)
- Understanding People And CulturesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module provides you with the knowledge and insight to lead, develop and engage with a diverse workforce, operating across varied business contexts. You'll also take part in a simulated international collaboration. You'll study topics such as: Organisational behaviour and development, Ethical/legal/business case for equality, diversity and inclusion, Role of HR and line managers in developing people, Inclusive working environments, Employee engagement, Responsible, inclusive and ethical lead
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
Year 2 8 modules
- Global EntrepreneurshipCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module is a work experience module introducing you to the academic and practice-led perspectives of international entrepreneurship. You'll develop additional enterprising skills through an enterprise residency placement, alongside research and practitioner-informed teaching. You'll apply learning and study such as: Entrepreneurial opportunities, Network ties, Internationalisation, Resources and capabilities, Entrepreneurial financing options, Business modelling activities, Online ideation s
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Managing Across BordersCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module explores managerial functions and develops awareness of the current challenges facing international management, including ethical and social responsibilities. Your learning will draw on research and examples of international practice shared by guest speakers. You'll study topics such as: International human resource management, People resourcing policies, Global supply chain structures and processes, Global markets, International business expansion, Export management
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Managing Business And Financial PerformanceCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module develops theoretical understanding of performance management in organisations and equips you with a range of practical tools and techniques. You'll work independently and in groups, actively interpreting and analysing both financial and non-financial performance management information. You'll study topics such as: Financial and non-financial performance management data, Internal and external reporting, Planning and control systems, Accounting and control tools, Risk management, Sourc
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Business In Emerging MarketsElective20 credits
Module details
This module develops your understanding of the business environment in emerging markets and the practical implications this has for foreign firm operation. Your learning will be underpinned by research and examples of international practice shared by guest speakers. You'll study topics such as: Characteristics, Emerging markets, production and sourcing destinations, Growth in emerging markets, Challenges of doing business, The role of the state, Political and economic risk, Emerging market multi
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Italian)Elective20 credits
Module details
Language study will develop your self-confidence, and intercultural skills. It will give you new opportunities for learning and working across cultures. Language skills are highly sought after by employers and give you a real advantage in whatever you hope to do in the future. You will study your chosen language at the appropriate level based on your existing language ability – please refer to the individual module descriptors for each language and level for further details on the teaching and a
Assessment: Coursework (50%), Practical (50%)
- Managing And Developing People In Diverse ContextsElective20 credits
Module details
This module explores the role of a line manager in both UK and international contexts, preparing you for your first graduate management role. This is a practical module where you'll develop the skills of being a people manager. You'll study topics such as: Managing people in a UK/global context, Motivating, creating and building teams, Performance management, Managing a diverse and global workforce, Health and wellbeing, Managing change and stress, Developing resilience, Line manager as coach, W
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Study Abroad - Sheffield Business SchoolElective60 credits
Module details
This module is for undergraduate students to study abroad in their second year, Semester 2 (only for courses that offer this option). With this module, you can spend a semester at one of the University's approved partner institutions worldwide – from Europe to the Americas, Asia Australia or Canada. Study Abroad plays an important role in the University's commitment to an engaging, challenging, and thriving learning culture. It offers opportunities to experience other academic cultures and foste
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- The Digital Customer ExperienceElective20 credits
Module details
This module develops your understanding of the omni-channel customer experience in today's digital world. You'll deepen your knowledge of digital marketing, learning through research-informed teaching from internal and guest experts, group activities and independent research. You'll study topics such as: Defining customer experience, Mapping omni-channel (online and offline) customer journeys, Integrated customer experience, Managing and evaluating the (digital) customer experience, Customer sat
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
Year 3 1 modules
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional DiplomaCompulsory
Module details
The aim of this module is to enhance students' professional development through the completion of and reflection on meaningful work placement(s). A work placement will provide students with opportunities to experience the realities of professional employment and experience how their course can be applied within their chosen industry setting. The placement will: Allow student to apply the skills, theories and behaviours relevant and in addition to their course, Enable students to enhance their in
Final year 2 modules
- Advanced International BusinessCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module uses theories and concepts to explain how companies design, control and manage international subsidiaries operating in ethically and politically complex environments. During large and small group teaching, you'll draw on world events and corporate experiences to explain the context and mechanisms of international business. You'll study topics such as: Foreign direct investment, Entry strategy, Theories of the international firm, Subsidiary structure, management and dynamics, Politica
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Consultancy ProjectCompulsory40 credits
Module details
Students will take an applied 'consultancy' approach, developing and presenting solutions to real-world industry challenges on behalf of a real client. This can alternatively be undertaken as part of an enterprise residency where students develop their own venture. Students will be given distinct opportunities to develop a suite of essential skills which could include those listed below but may change depending on the client brief: communication skills (such as pitching ideas, working collaborat
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
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 degree equips you to operate in diverse global business settings by combining international business concepts with core management practice. You'll usually start with foundations in how organisations work, marketing principles, and business economics. In year two, you'll progress to operations and supply chain management, organisational behaviour and human resources management, and strategy analysis. Year three opens specialist paths such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, marketing, or people and HR, alongside innovation and entrepreneurship modules and a capstone project with a real client brief or dissertation. This structure builds from fundamental business understanding to applied specialism and independent professional judgment.
Who it's for
This course suits students interested in global commerce and business operations. Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; recent accepted students typically had a UCAS tariff between 96 and 111 points. You should check the university's admissions pages for specific entry requirements and any adjustments to these figures.
Careers & job market
Across Business & Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, and 60% of working graduates are in highly skilled roles or further study. National Graduate Outcomes data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £24,000 to £32,000, rising to £26,350–£37,200 after five years. These are sector-wide figures, not university-specific guarantees.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is studied full-time over 3 years at Sheffield Hallam University, a University based at City Campus. The course is taught in English. Sheffield Hallam University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; your degree will be nationally recognised. The university holds Gold in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework (2023).
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
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.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
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
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 90% |
| another higher-education qualification | 5% |
| Other | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
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.
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.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write 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.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results 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.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at SHU →For students who normally live in England
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.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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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
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £28,000 | £24,500 – £32,000 | 6305 |
| 3 years after | £26,500 | £22,500 – £33,500 | 460 |
| 5 years after | £34,000 | £26,500 – £46,500 | 470 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 6,305. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
- 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally
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.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 6,305. Cohort 2021-22. 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.
Compared with 3,421 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Is BA (Hons) International Business worth it?
Generally yes. On its graduates’ median earnings, BA (Hons) International Business is worth about +£70,630 more over the first ten years of work than going straight to a job, a solid return once you net out the fees.
Cumulative earnings vs. going straight to work at 18, counting tuition and 3 years of wages given up while studying. The line clears zero around year 15.1. This is a simplified gross-earnings comparison, not a forecast of cash loan repayments.
Model: this course’s own median graduate earnings (Graduate Outcomes / LEO) above the £24,000 non-graduate baseline (ONS), net of £9,790/yr over 3 years (published course home fee). Eligible England-domiciled students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan; repayments are 9% only on income above the threshold, with anything left written off after 40 years. That makes the cash flow different from conventional commercial debt. Opportunity cost assumes £18,000 gross earnings forgone in each study year; figures are nominal and exclude tax, living costs, investment returns and loan interest. A simplified estimate. Earnings and actual fees vary by graduate, provider, fee status and UK nation.
Job market & outlook
How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
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.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Consultancies
- Corporate graduate schemes
- Retail & FMCG
- Startups & scale-ups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Business & Management graduates.
Business Director, Marketing ScienceXcedeBusiness ManagerLGPS CentralBusiness Change ManagerIGA Talent SolutionsBusiness Case ManagerPeregrineBusiness DirectorMedialab GroupBusiness Rates SurveyorW TalentIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,790/year for this course. 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.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £28,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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 7.8 out of 10: NSS 74.9% · continued 80%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Sheffield Hallam University
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around City Campus
3,427 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
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 SHU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £18,000 / 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 SHU’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 SHU and gov.uk before you apply.
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