International Business (Hons), B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 36 months
    Duration

About

The  International Business (Hons) course at the De Montfort Universityfocuses on organisational activity and the supporting regulatory, legislative and political environments that help facilitate trade between companies and across international boundaries. 

Reasons to study International Business at DMU:

  • You will gain a global perspective on businesses and their activities across the world
  • Pitch a business idea to real-life entrepreneurs and win a great prize through our annual Fox’s Lair competition for first year students 
  • Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobalour innovative programme of work and study opportunities across the world, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons
  • Learn the latest developments in business practice our lecturers draw on their extensive experience and many are involved in consultancy and training with large organisations in the private and public sectors
  • Innovative assessments help you to develop skills which are highly sought after by employers build your confidence and enhance your creative, organisational and communication skills
  • Placement opportunities with local, national and global companiesincluding rolls Royce, IBM, Walt Disney, the NHS and Siemens
  • The alumni are employed by leading brands in graduate roles such as Business Analyst at Capita, Supply Manager at Cummins, General Management Graduate at Network Rail and Business Process and Design Analyst at Vodafone
  • Rated in the top 10 most popular universities in the UK by UCAS

Graduate careers

This course develops graduates with the skills and knowledge to respond to the impact of globalisation on business.

As such, it produces highly employable graduates who are sought after by companies that need an international understanding of business.

The graduates have gone onto positions such Business Analyst at Capita, Supply Manager at Cummins, General Management Graduate at Network Rail and Business Process and Design Analyst at Vodafone

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 36 months
    • Duration description
      Four years with a placement.
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus
  • More information Go to the programme website

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Financial Decision Making
  • Employability, Professionalism and Academic Study Skills
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
  • Global Business Issues
  • Introduction to Work and Organisations
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Contemporary Management 
  • European Business Issues
  • The Politics of the European Union

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

  • A typical offer is 112 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent (eg BTEC)
  • Five GCSEs at grades A-C including English Language and Maths

  • Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit (or equivalent)

    English (Language or Literature) and Maths GCSE required as separate qualifications at grade C

    We will normally require students to have had a break from full time education before undertaking the Access course

  • International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points

Studyportals Tip: Students should consider taking one of the Pre-Bachelor's below. these courses will be necessary if:

  • You are considered ineligible for admission
  • You need to improve your academic, study, research or language skills
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Tuition Fee

  • International

    13250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 13250 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.

  • EU/EEA

    9250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9250 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Leicester

  • 751 - 1430 GBP/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

  • DMU Global High Flyers Award
  • Vice-Chancellor’s Sports Scholarship
  • International Scholarships

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