International Business

Overview

Please note: this page is only for direct entry into years 2 and 3. If you are a new university starter please check this course instead.

This is a specialist degree which immerses you in the challenges of global business in today’s disruptive economy.  

Studying business across the world will build your intercultural intelligence and your ability to operate across disciplines and borders. A global outlook, language learning and intercultural intelligence are central to the course.  

You’ll learn about strategic management, economic policy and new ventures at an international level, developing your creative thinking and your ability to innovate.  

Improve your global language skills with mandatory language study throughout your degree. Choose from Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Arabic and Portuguese. Language study at Regent's focuses on professional communication skills.  

Working with staff and students from over 140 nationalities at Regent’s will ensure you develop the vital global outlook to work in organisations across the world.

In your second year, you'll embark on a study period abroad, spending time in a foreign country to gain life-changing international experience. 

This degree will prepare you for a career as a leader in multinational businesses or international start-ups. 

Download the Programme Specification

 

How to apply

Applying to study at Regent's University London is quick and easy. We have put together some helpful information to guide you through the process. We accept direct applications and there is no application fee.

Not received your results yet?

That's fine, you can still apply even without your exam results. We can issue a conditional offer without your results. You just need be clear in your application which qualifications you are currently studying for.

There's still time to submit an application. Get in touch, we'd love to hear from you.

Step 1: Apply

You can apply in the following ways:

• Apply online
• Apply through UCAS (The Regent’s UCAS code is R18)

If you have not uploaded the relevant supporting documents during the online application process, you should ensure that we have the below supporting documents as soon as you have completed your application.These can be sent via email to the Regent’s Admissions Department

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates from all university studies (i.e. undergraduate degree)
• One letter of academic recommendation
• A copy of your CV/resumé showing your work experience, if applicable.
• A 300-500 word personal statement outlining the reasons for applying to your chosen programme. This should demonstrate an understanding of a current issue relevant to the subject, how you feel you will benefit from the programme of study, what contributions you will make to the University and how this will help your future career aspirations.
• A copy of your passport photograph (ID) page
• If you are not a native English speaker, proof of your English proficiency

For some of our programmes, the selection process may include an interview. Interviews can take the form of a one-to-one interview or group interview. These are generally conducted on campus but may be conducted by telephone or as a Skype call. Arrangements of these are made between the Admissions Department and the applicant.

Step 2: Receive a response to your application

You can expect to receive a decision on your application within 10 working days of receipt of your completed application and supporting documents.

We will assess whether you meet our entry requirements and will notify you of the decision via email.

Step 3: Accepting your offer

If you wish to accept the offer, please pay the advance tuition fee deposit (non-refundable) to confirm your place. 

Please see here for information on how to pay.

Step 4: After you have accepted your place

Closer to the start of the term the Admissions Team will send information regarding the registration process. This will include information on completing your online enrolment prior to your arrival as well as a checklist of documents you will need to bring with you to fully register onto the programme.

Information for international students

If you are an overseas student requiring visa sponsorship to study in the UK, our team will be in touch with information on applying for your student visa and the documents you will need. More information can be found on our visas and immigration page.

Scholarships and funding

There are a wide variety of funding and scholarship opportunities to help you finance your studies.

For further information, please visit our scholarships and funding page.

 

Fees

Tuition fee:

• £22,500 per year for intakes starting in January 2024.

Non-refundable advance deposit:

• UK students: £1,000
• Non-UK students: £4,000

Read more about tuition fees.

If you receive an offer for a course, you’ll receive a pro forma invoice. To accept your offer and secure your place, pay your deposit payment as soon as possible.

The remaining portion of your first year’s tuition fees will be due when you enrol. At this time, you’ll receive your invoice for the full year. You can choose to pay for the year in full before the start of your first academic year or in two instalments, spread out across the academic year. The dates of these instalments will be determined by when your course starts.

What do fees include?

Fees cover the cost of all tuition and access to the University’s IT infrastructure and library learning resources. Fees are presented for the first level of study which equates to two terms.  

What other costs should I budget for?

You will need to budget additional funds for accommodation and living expenses, travel, and any additional trips, visits, activities or courses that you choose to participate in outside of the tuition offered as part of your course.

The library holds a limited number of copies of core textbooks and where possible in e-format. You will be encouraged to purchase your own textbooks and will need to budget approximately £80-£100 per year, depending on your course.

Teaching and assessment

You will be taught by expert faculty members who are active in their fields, offering a high level of academic qualification, research and professional experience.

Teaching methods are varied and include lectures, seminars, tutorials, business simulations, group projects, field trips and technology workshops. Assessment methods include reports and essays, examinations, case-study analysis, group and individual presentations, timed classroom tasks, and performance in challenge-based activities.

A wide choice of extra-curricular activities will also support your learning, development and aspirations. These include prominent guest speakers, presentations, conferences, competitions and university societies.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

A Regent’s education provides you with a high level of personal attention, and this begins from the moment you apply to study with us. We want to understand who you are and what your skills and interests may be – we are interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements. We review each application comprehensively and on its individual merit, considering all of your skills, interests and attributes.

Minimum entry requirements for Level 4 students

One of the following qualifications:

• Three GCE A-levels at grade A-C
• 24 points in the International Baccalaureate
• A minimum GPA of 2.5 PLUS one of the following:
  • three AP tests with an average grade of 3 or two AP tests with an average grade of 4
  • SAT: score of 1100 (550+ in both subjects)
  • ACT with a composite score of 26 (20 in each section)
  • Dual Enrolment and College credits (1st Year) - 30 credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Equivalent qualifications as deemed acceptable by the University

We receive applications each year from over 170 countries and are happy to assess all international qualifications.

English Language requirements

English is our language of instruction and we require proof of your English proficiency. 
You can demonstrate your English proficiency with:

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.0 with no score below 5.5 in any of the four components
• PTE Academic: Overall score of 64, with 59 or above in each individual component
• A-level/GCSE/IGCSE English: Grade C / 4 or above 
• International Baccalaureate: Grade 4 or above in English at Higher or Standard Level

*qualification satisfies the English language requirements of the UK Immigration and Visas (UKVI) for non- UK/Irish nationals.

This list is not exhaustive. We will review the English qualifications you submit as part of your application and be in contact if we require anything further.

For applicants who wish to improve their English language proficiency, please see our English language courses.

Regent's English Proficiency Test (REPT)

We provide an online English diagnostic test known as the Regent’s English Proficiency Test (REPT). This test must be booked in advance. To find out more information and to book a test, please visit the REPT page. The REPT test is currently free of charge.

Students entering with Recognition of Prior Learning

If you are joining your programme at an advanced entry point, we require IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in Reading and Writing, with no score below 5.5 in any other components.

Careers

The complex, fast-moving world of international business offers many challenges and opportunities. The diverse nature of the BA (Hons) International Business programme will prepare you for a career as a leader, manager, strategist or entrepreneur in many different sectors and in small, large, multinational or family-run businesses across the world.

All areas of the international business sector will be open to you, including Management, Finance, Banking, IT and Big Data Analytics, Corporate Governance, Consultancy, Strategy, Retail, Human Resources, Advertising and Marketing.

You can also seek the opportunities to specialise your knowledge and skills by taking a more specialised postgraduate degree. Examples of postgraduate degrees undertaken by our students are MSc in Finance, MSc in Banking, MSc in Investment and Wealth Management, MSc in Marketing, MA in Brand Management, MA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, MA in Human Resource Management, MSc in Management with Technology Management, etc.