This course is closed to applications for September 2018 entry.
Learn the key business functions and understand how they operate in a global context. Spend 12 months abroad and gain practical international experience.
Year 1 covers core subjects such as marketing, finance and operations. These principles will provide context for the rest of your course. During this first year, you’ll study with Management and Management with Marketing students.
In Year 2 you’ll develop your understanding of global business. You will study advanced subjects such as international market development and finance. Optional units allow you to explore other areas of interest.
In Year 3 you will go abroad for up to 12 months. You’ll have the flexibility to choose a work placement, International Academic Exchange or a combination of both. Subject to approval, students can spend part of their year abroad in the UK working in an international context.
In your final year you will learn about strategy and to analyse objectives and policies of whole businesses.
Prepare for the career you want with our Professional Development Programme (PDP). PDP includes training and workshops to improve your skills in areas like:
If you want to do a placement, PDP will help you find a relevant role and make the most of your time there.
You’ll learn from academics with expertise in business and management. Their international collaborations and research activities feed into undergraduate teaching and contribute to your learning experience.
Our graduates have an excellent record of success. 85% of employed Business Administration and 100% of International Management with Modern Language graduates are in a professional or managerial job within six months of graduating (Unistats). Our other management courses launched in 2014 and we don't have career data for those yet.
Recruiters include:
This course lasts 4 years. It starts in September 2018 and ends in 2022. Induction week starts on 24 September 2018.
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
At Bath, our courses are made up of units of study. Compulsory units cover core concepts that you'll need to understand as part of your degree programme. Some of our courses also offer the opportunity for you to study optional units. These allow you to specialise in particular areas of knowledge that interest you.
As an undergraduate, you will be expected to take 60 credits (ECTS) in each academic year. These are usually split into 30 credits for each semester you study. Sixty credits are the equivalent of 1200 notional hours of study; this includes contact time with staff and your own independent learning.
These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
You'll choose one of the following:
You'll be able to choose from a number of optional units in years 2 and 4. Here are some examples of the units currently being studied by our students.
In Year 3 you will go abroad for up to 12 months. You'll have the flexibility to choose a work placement, International Academic Exchange or a combination of both. We run exchanges with business schools in Asia, Europe, Australia and North and South America.
Read more about the year abroad
Work placements are real jobs and are usually paid. You'll gain an advantage in the job market with this valuable experience. Our dedicated Placements Team will liaise with employers, arrange interviews and help you apply. Read more about the School of Management placement scheme.
Placement opportunities may not be guaranteed. Read more about placements.
This average assessment breakdown is based on a typical choice of optional units. Your specific unit choices will determine the actual breakdown of assessment methods that you will experience.
% written exam
% practical exam
% coursework
| Year | Written Exam | Practical Exam | Coursework |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 54% | 0% | 46% |
| Year 2 | 43% | 0% | 57% |
| Year 3 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Year 4 | 26% | 7% | 67% |
This average contact time breakdown is based on a typical choice of optional units. Scheduled learning and teaching may include: lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. Your optional unit choices will determine your actual personal contact hours.
% time in scheduled learning and teaching
% time in independent study
% time in placement/year abroad
| Year | Scheduled | Independent | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 31% | 69% | 0% |
| Year 2 | 22% | 78% | 0% |
| Year 3 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Year 4 | 24% | 76% | 0% |
‘My Academic Exchange made me more mature and completely took me out of my comfort zone. I would recommend it to anyone.’
Your application, especially your personal statement, should explain your motivation for choosing this degree and any relevant non-academic interests and achievements. When describing relevant experiences you should reflect on what you have learnt from them, how they have influenced your development or how they are relevant to business or your future career.
Your application is more likely to be successful if you demonstrate an active interest in understanding people, work and organisations, especially in a global setting. This should include evidence of working with others and developing transferable skills from your studies or through work experience or involvement in extra-curricular activities.
Your previous academic study is also important. For example, if you have taken GCSEs then we prefer applicants with a strong set (such as grade A or 7 or above in the majority of your GCSEs).
We prefer applicants with entry qualifications that demonstrate a high level of study in both essay-based and numerical or analytical subjects. For example, if you are studying qualifications with a narrow range of subjects (such as A levels) we prefer both a mathematical or science subject and a humanities subject. Some subjects, such as Economics, may demonstrate both skills. We also prefer more traditional subjects (like History) over less traditional subjects (like Accounting). If you are taking a qualification which includes a wider range of subjects (such as the International Baccalaureate Diploma) it is likely you have studied the desired breadth of subjects.
If you are taking A levels, we may be unable to consider an A level in your own language (unless it is English or Welsh). We do not accept A levels in General Studies. Your offer can include A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics, but not both. If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement.
Select the country where your qualification comes from.
AAA or A*AB in three A level subjects
Preference for A level subjects that include a combination of mathematics/sciences with arts/humanities.
A level General Studies will not be considered. We may be unable to consider an A level in your own language (unless it is English or Welsh). Offers can include Mathematics or Further Mathematics but not both.
AAB plus one of the following:
Students presenting with one of the above project qualifications should receive both the typical offer and the alternative.
36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
Typical offer:
Pass the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above.
We are able to consider the Access to HE Diploma for entry. Your Access course units should demonstrate a broad skill-set that includes both numerical skills, such as those developed in Mathematics or science-based units, and discursive reasoning skills, such as those developed in essay based subjects such as English or humanities.
Studying Business units as part of your Access course is beneficial but not essential. However, as we are keen for you to have developed a broad range of skills, no more than 30 credits should be from units within the Business Studies subject area.
Typical offer:
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF)/ BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF)/ Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma.
We are able to consider the above qualifications in Business. You should be studying units that provide preparation for both numerical and essay-based study. We may be able to consider BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications in other subject areas if they provide the same balance of numerical and essay-based study and you are able to demonstrate your aptitude for Business in other ways. Please contact us to discuss your profile.
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
Typical offer:
D3, D3, D3 or D2, D3, M1.
Preference for subjects that include a combination of mathematics/sciences with arts/humanities.
Alternative offer:
D3, D3, M1 plus one of the following:
Students presenting with one of the above project qualifications should receive both the typical offer and the alternative.
Typically, we would be looking for you to have studied units worth at least 120 credits, including at least 30 credits at Level 2.
This information is a guide and all students applying with Open University Credits will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We will consider your application carefully and take note of any previous qualifications or relevant work experience. Please contact us to discuss you profile before making an application.
Typical offer:
Pass units worth 120 credits, including a minimum of a Pass 2 with 75% in a relevant Level 2 unit.
Please note that taking OU credits may be counted as degree-level study by the Student Loans Company and therefore may be counted as previous study and have an impact on your ability to access student loans/grants for the entirety of your chosen degree. We recommend that you discuss this in detail with the SLC before following this progression route to the University of Bath.
Typical offer:
AA in Advanced Highers plus AAAAB in Scottish Highers.
A preference for Advanced Higher subjects that include a combination of mathematics/sciences with arts/humanities.
Your application will be considered individually based on the particular combination of qualifications and subjects that you are taking.
We can consider combinations of accepted qualifications, such as A levels and a BTEC:
We can also consider combinations that are not listed and that do not include A levels. You should read the information about essential and preferred subjects and subject combinations. We cannot consider different qualifications in the same subject area.
GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 plus GCSE English grade B or 6 (or equivalent from category A).
You will normally need one of the following:
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
5, 5, 5 in 3 APs.
We accept no more than one Calculus AP as one of these 3 subjects.
You will also need to pass your High School Diploma and achieve an ACT score of 30 or SATR scores of 720 in both Mathematics and Evidence based Reading and Writing.
We do not accept SAT Subject Tests for direct entry to our degrees.
You will normally need one of the following:
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Average of 80% across 4 subjects with 85% one subject.
We do not accept Physical Education as one of these 4 subjects.
These requirements are for the CBSE, HSSC and ISC boards. Please contact us if you are taking this qualification with a different board.
You will normally need one of the following:
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
82% overall with 8.5 in Mathematics (5 periods) or a science subject (4 periods) or Economics.
You will normally need one of the following:
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
15 with 15 in a mathematics or science subject and 15 in either Economics and Social Sciences or History and Geography.
14 with 15 in a mathematics or science subject and 15 in either Economics and Social Sciences or History and Geography.
You will normally need one of the following:
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
555 in 3 elective subjects OR 5*5 in 2 elective subjects plus 5 in any Mathematics extended paper.
You will normally need one of the following:
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
H1, H1, H2, H2, H3, H3 in 6 Irish Leaving Certificates.
You will normally need one of the following:
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
1.4 overall with 11 in Mathematics in your final examinations.
If you do not take Mathematics in your final examinations, you will need an average grade across 4 semesters in it.
You will normally need one of the following:
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
A score of 9 overall with 6 in Mathematics.
You will normally need one of the following:
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
AAA in 3 H2 level subjects.
3.4 overall.
We are unable to consider applications for entry into year 2 with a Polytechnic Diploma for this degree.
You will normally need one of the following:
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
CGPA of 80% with 85% in a mathematics, science or social subject from the final year.
You will normally need one of the following:
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
19 in the Apolytirion plus AA in two A levels.
We cannot accept the Apolytirion unless it is studied alongside A levels. We do not accept Pan Hellenic examinations in place of an A level.
You will normally need one of the following:
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
19 in the Apolytirion plus AA in two A levels.
We cannot accept the Apolytirion unless it is studied alongside A levels.
You will normally need one of the following:
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home, EU, Island or Overseas student.
Learn how we decide fee statusSee the most recent fees for undergraduate courses.
Placement fees vary
You will normally pay a reduced tuition fee while on a placement period or studying abroad. Find out more about placement fees and study abroad fees.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.
Read more about tuition fee loansYou could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath. This is in addition to your student loan and you do not have to pay it back.
Read more about bursaries and scholarshipsYou can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card, cheque, bank transfer or cash. You may also be eligible for a student loan to help you pay your fees.
Read more about your payment optionsYou will need to budget at least £100 for the cost of photocopying, printing and binding. You will also need to budget for the cost of text books.
Some courses involve visits away from campus and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs of travel, accommodation and food and drink.
If you’re on a placement, you’re responsible for your own travel, accommodation and living costs. You should also consider the financial implications if you go on an unpaid or overseas placement.
We will usually assess you based on your UCAS application. If you are studying certain qualifications, such as an Access to HE Diploma or a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma, you may be invited to attend a group interview as part of our selection process so we can better assess your studies and experiences.
Very exceptionally we may invite you to an interview if you have circumstances we cannot assess from an application alone.
Apply for this course through UCAS.
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