University of Central Lancashire
International Business BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of International Business BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
77 /100
25 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Business and Management

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23000 £19500 £23000
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £25000 £16000 - £24000 £18500 - £29000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25139 £24753 £28961
25-75 percentile range £21871 - £30502 £18376 - £32529 £21291 - £39327

Course Description

Course Overview

Discover the impact that business can have on the global economy and on our society by studying our BA (Hons) International Business degree. We’ll equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become an outstanding leader within the global environment.

Why study with us

  • The companies we work with offer internships, placements, live projects and mentors to provide you with excellent practical experience. 
  • You are encouraged to undertake a language elective through the Worldwise Centre to supplement your studies.
  • Take advantage of an optional 48-week paid placement based in the UK or overseas. Also, you can choose to study your second year modules at our Cyprus campus.

What you'll do

  • You’ll benefit from having the opportunity to work on live business briefs, solve issues or capitalise on and develop opportunities.
  • You will be able to participate in study exchanges throughout the world, in any of the educational institutions the university has partnerships with.
  • You can take advantage of the enterprise support through Propeller, the university’s very own enterprise and innovation hub, which supports students to set up their own businesses.

Accreditations

  • We've been awarded the Small Business Charter (SBC) in recognition of our commitment to supporting student entrepreneurship, small businesses and the local economy. The SBC is an award for the UK’s world-class business schools.

Future Careers

Upon graduation, you’ll be able to pursue a career as an international business specialist within multinational consultancy firms, financial institutions, recruitment agencies, law firms, government departments, manufacturing and more.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of International Business BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire

25% Process, plant and machine operatives
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
9% Other Health Professionals
8% Skilled trades occupations
7% Customer service occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
4% Legal professionals
4% Administrative occupations
3% Business and public service associate professionals
2% Secretarial and related occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business Studies

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study International Business, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees International Business BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Central Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.

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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire

undergraduates:
16990
postgraduates:
4915
Total:
21905
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