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Undergraduate BA (Hons)

International Business

Explore the factors that affect global business. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills you’ll need to be an international business leader.

International Business

Course overview

  • UCAS code


    N120
  • Institution code


    L27
  • Main location


    City Campus
  • Attendance


    Full-Time
  • Duration


    3 Years
  • Start date


    21 Sep 2026

Join a stimulating and engaging learning environment, led and informed by both research and industry.

As part of this course, you'll:

  • Build expertise and understanding about core business functions as you take an international perspective
  • Gain valuable knowledge of the regulations and processes governing international trade
  • Practice collecting, analysing, and evaluating information and data on international markets and firms
  • Learn to understand and critically appraise contemporary issues and policy debates as they apply to international business
  • Use research to support your problem-solving and understand how to improve products and services in the world of business
  • Develop a strong global outlook and key theoretical knowledge in relation to international business, to prepare for postgraduate study or employment

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Shaping the global economy

The globalisation of trade, transatlantic trade agreements and the UK's Brexit decision are factors which continue to reshape the economic landscape. This course will enable you to develop the skills you'll need to analyse the economic environment and pursue a career in international business.

International opportunities

We'll support and encourage you to incorporate a global experience into your degree. You can choose from a range of options, including certified summer schools, study abroad programme, and semester exchange. You'll also have the option to complete a module with our partner university - the International Business Academy in Denmark.

Networking with industry

Leeds Business School has strong industry links within the city and wider region, providing you with a range of opportunities to enhance your employability skills.

You'll have access to our guest lecture programme. Past speakers include the CEO of the London Stock Exchange, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, past Chair and President of the Academy of Marketing, Chief Executive of the British Bankers Association, the Chief Economist of Yorkshire Bank and the Editor of Cosmopolitan. To view and register for any upcoming guest lectures, visit our university events webpage.

Develop your practical experience

Apply your knowledge in real-world settings with an optional year-long placement in industry.

Choose Leeds for business

Why study the BA (Hons) International Business course at Leeds Beckett University?

  1. 100% of students on BA (Hons) International Business were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
  2. We're one of five UK higher education institutions accredited by the Institute of Export and International Trade, providing an education that equips you with strong professional skills
  3. Take a practical course that boosts your problem-solving abilities and builds real-world experience
  4. Enhance your global perspective with international opportunities, including summer schools, study abroad programme, and completing a module at our partner university in Denmark
  5. Use our dedicated Employability Office to secure placement opportunities and prepare yourself for the world of work

*National Student Survey 2025

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