International Business

University of Leeds
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Business and management studies

A-Level Entry

AAA

Avg. Graduate Salary

£31,500

About this course

You’ll study your industry accredited International Business degree at the world-renowned Leeds University Business School. This flexible course includes the opportunity to develop your practical skills during an optional year in industry, or to experience another culture by studying a year abroad at one of our many partner universities.

This course is accredited by the Institute of Export and International Trade and will provide you with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the core theories, practices and techniques of managing international business.

You’ll develop the knowledge, analytical and interpersonal skills needed to manage complex organisations across national borders, especially in international trade, foreign direct investment, licensing and franchising and international supply chain management.

Optional modules include managing global value chains and management decision-making, as well as a range of beginners’ languages modules.

Shape your learning with pathways

This course offers pathways from year 2, which allow you to tailor your course to your specific interests or professional aspirations. The pathways provide modules that can be taken in particular areas and can be followed through to your final year. This unique level of personalisation and self-direction provides you with flexibility to meet your career goals, whilst helping you stand out from the crowd when you graduate.

The pathways available on this course are: 

  • Analytics

  • Consulting

  • Economics

  • Enterprise and Innovation

  • Marketing

  • Ethics and Sustainability
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades AAA
    Scottish Advanced Higher AAA
    BTEC D*DD

    Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Avg. Salary: £31,500

    Full-time with year in industry

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Avg. Salary: £31,500

    Full-time with time abroad

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Avg. Salary: £31,500

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    1134 Purchasing managers and directors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £31,500