BSc International Business
Course overview
This BSc International Business course at Birkbeck University of London is designed to give you a good understanding of the fast-changing world of big companies that operate in many countries, and also smaller businesses that are reaching customers around the world.
In this BSc International Business course, you will learn about the different important management topics. Some of these topics include planning how to do business internationally, marketing to different countries, managing money across borders, running operations in various places, dealing with people from different cultures, understanding company accounts, and looking at how economies work globally.
Students on this course come from many different backgrounds and are at various points in their careers, which means you will have good chances to meet new people and develop your professional network.
You will learn by attending lectures, taking part in seminars, and doing practical exercises in workshops. Your progress will also be measured through assignments and exams. These assignments or exams could be mid-term tests, end-of-term exams, giving presentations on your own or with a group, writing essays, and completing a longer research project at the end.
Entry requirements
To apply for this course, you will need to write a personal statement. In this statement, you should explain the reasons why you want to study the BSc International Business programme at Birkbeck University of London. You should also include any details about your previous studies that are relevant to this course. Additionally, you need to ask a teacher or an employer who knows you well to provide a reference for you. If you have any work experience, you can also include your CV with your application to show this.
Grade Requirements:
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To be accepted onto this course, you usually need to have achieved 112 UCAS points. You can get these points through different qualifications, such as A Levels (with grades BBC), a BTEC Extended Diploma (at MPP), a BTEC Diploma (at MM), T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate.
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The university also accepts A-Level equivalent qualifications from other countries.
English Proficiency:
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If English is not the first language you speak, you will typically need to get an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS test and at least 6.0 in each part of the test (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
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The university also accepts similar scores from other recognised English language tests, like PTE and TOEFL.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc International Business programme can pursue various career paths, including:
- Management consultant
- Accounting executive
- Finance executive
- Corporate investment banker
- Human resource officer
- Marketing executive
Cost of study
For the academic year 2025/26, the yearly fee for students who come from countries outside the UK is £18,060.
Admission
If you wish to apply for the BSc International Business course at Birkbeck University of London, you can send your application through UCAS or AHZ Consultants. We recommend speaking to our experienced advisors for individual help with your application.
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