Course overview
Build career-focused expertise through an applied honours degree.
Build commercial awareness across global markets, management, marketing, finance, economics, people, operations and responsible business.
Course overview
This degree combines international business theory with practical decision-making. Students build broad knowledge across finance, economics, marketing, human resources and operations before selecting a Business or Marketing pathway and completing an honours dissertation focused on international organisations and markets.
Teaching and learning
Full-time delivery blends online lectures with face-to-face tutorials, workshops, case studies, group activities and independent study.
Course structure note
UWS London advertises a three-year duration, while the published curriculum is organised across SCQF Levels 7–10 and includes Business or Marketing pathway choices. Confirm the current accelerated calendar and available pathway modules for your intake.
Professional context
UWS states that its Business School is accredited by the Chartered Association of Business Schools UK; this is school-level recognition rather than a separate professional licence for the course.
Curriculum
Review the published curriculum by SCQF level, including available options and pathways.
07Level 7
Level 7
120 credits
Level 7
Level 7
- Accounting and Finance for Business20 credits
- BCI Professional and Academic Development 120 credits
- Economic Principles20 credits
- Fundamentals of Marketing20 credits
- Introduction to Business20 credits
- Introduction to Human Resources20 credits
08Level 8
Level 8
Level 8
Level 8
- BCI Professional and Academic Development 2 (20 credits)
- Business Cultures (20 credits)
- Data Analytics (20 credits)
- Operations in Business (20 credits)
- Responsible Business Behaviour (20 credits)
- Business pathway: Entrepreneurship in Business (20 credits)
- Marketing pathway: International Marketing (20 credits)
09Level 9
Level 9
Level 9
Level 9
- BCI Professional and Academic Development 3 (20 credits)
- Business Research Skills (20 credits)
- Globalisation and International Business (20 credits)
- Strategic Management (20 credits)
- Business pathway: Critical Management Studies
- Business pathway: Theoretical Perspectives of Management
- Marketing pathway: Digital Marketing
- Marketing pathway: Marketing Communication
10Level 10
Level 10
Level 10
Level 10
- Honours Dissertation (International Business) (40 credits)
- Management of Change (20 credits)
- Sustainable Enterprise (20 credits)
- Business pathway: Emerging Markets and Multinational Corporations (20 credits)
- Business pathway: Organisational Strategy (20 credits)
- Marketing pathway: Insights and Trends (20 credits)
- Marketing pathway: International Marketing Strategy (20 credits)
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment varies by module and may include coursework, business reports, presentations, case studies, group projects, research assignments, examinations and the honours dissertation.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic entry
- Applicants normally need 72 UCAS Tariff points from qualifications equivalent to SCQF Level 5.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Other academic, vocational or professional qualifications recognised as equivalent may be considered.
English language
- Accepted SELTs include IELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall with at least 4.5 in every component, Pearson PTE Academic UKVI 43–49 with at least 43 in every component, or Skills for English UKVI 5.0 with at least 4.5 in every skill.
Application documents
- Completed application form.
- Qualification certificates and transcripts.
- Evidence of English-language ability where applicable.
- Personal statement and any additional evidence requested during admissions.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Published fees apply to the stated academic year and may change for later intakes. The amount in the formal offer and current University fee schedule should be treated as authoritative.
Funding your study
Student Finance and payment-plan options may be available, subject to personal, course and residency eligibility.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Evaluate international markets and global business challenges.
Connect finance, marketing, people and operations decisions.
Develop cross-cultural communication, leadership and responsible strategy skills.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Potential career directions
- Business-development executive
- Marketing executive
- Business analyst
- Project coordinator
- International-sales executive
- Operations coordinator
- Human-resources officer
- Management trainee
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Where is this course taught?
The course is taught at UWS London Campus in London Docklands, close to East India DLR station.
When can I start?
Start dates are available in September, January, May.
Who awards the qualification?
The qualification is awarded by the University of the West of Scotland.