International Relations and Business Management

University of Derby
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Business and management studiesEvents managementPolitics

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Take a transdisciplinary approach to the study of world affairs and global issues and tackle a range of issues to gain an insight into the trends that affect human societies, policies and the planet so you can navigate and influence some of the world’s most important questions and problems.

KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE 

  • ACCREDITED COURSE: Chartered Management Institute accreditation means the CMI has independently assessed that the course meets its own high standards and priorities. Students receive this accreditation if they pass the Business Management modules in their first year and select and pass required modules in their second year.

    - REAL WORLD LEARNING: We will use our academic expertise to make the links between theoretical business frameworks and the practicalities of the real business world.

  • PROBLEM SOLVING: On your International Relations modules, you will get the opportunity to devise solutions to real problems and present your ideas to external audiences.

  • PRACTICAL SKILLS: Your Business Management modules will explore organisations, their management and the global environments in which they operate, you’ll learn a host of new skills which you will then be able to apply to real-world business and management scenarios.

    HOW YOU’LL LEARN You’ll learn through a range of assessment methods that could include:

    - Formal lectures which will at times include expert speakers

  • Seminars: These can be tutor-led or student-led and can include discussions critical analysis of reading, presentations, group work, debates and general problem solving, interaction with real businesses, case study analysis, computer lab work, practical analysis and formative assessment

  • Tutorials: one-to-one sessions with a tutor to discuss the development of assignments

  • Work experience projects

  • Self-directed study

  • Video discussions with overseas partner institutions

  • Source analysis, where you develop your skills as a historian by analysing and contextualising evidence from primary materials, and pieces for public audiences such as information for museum visitors or blog posts  

    CAREERS

    Due to the transferable nature of the skills you’ll learn such as verbal and written communication, critical analysis, independent thought and problem solving you'll be suitably positioned for a range of roles upon graduating, such as:

  • Teaching

  • Libraries

  • Museums and archives

  • Accountancy

  • Banking

  • Retail and commercial management

  • Human resources

  • Marketing

  • Politics

  • Journalism

  • Campaigning

  • NGOs

  • Other Business-related fields

    STUDY OPTIONS: 

    On the Joint Honours programme, there are different pathways of study available. You can often study both subjects equally or choose to major in a subject. Please view the course page on our website for more information on pathways.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    1139 Functional managers and directors
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Derby
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Events management, Politics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000

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    University of Derby

    Derby

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