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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: N121

International Business Management (Top-up)

University of Cumbria
Lancaster, England
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1 yearDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the BA (Hons) International Business Management (Top-up) at University of Cumbria. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Knowing how to deal with and appreciate the daily challenges impacting on businesses globally is crucial to corporate success. So, we’ve designed our BA (Hons) in International Business Management (Top-up) so that you gain a firm grasp of global challenges and opportunities in the world of international business, while developing the appropriate cross‐cultural communications skills you’ll need to succeed in the international landscape. Course Overview Our top-up programme has been designed for those wanting to upgrade their current diploma to a degree. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Strategic International Business Management
Global Operations and Supply Chain Management
Cross-Cultural Leadership and Communication
International Marketing Strategy
Emerging Markets and Globalisation
Multinational Enterprise Strategy
International Business Law and Governance
Applied International Management Project
UCAS Code:N121
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cumbria

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£27,000
3 years£16,500£21,000£25,000
5 years£21,000£25,000£30,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 25% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
99%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
96%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
38%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Cumbria

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