Business is global. And many employers actively look for graduates with international experience.
With this focused degree, you’ll develop the skills to succeed in the increasingly internationalised world of modern business. Skills like cross-cultural awareness, social intelligence and adaptability.
We've also partnered with one of Europe’s leading business schools, ESSEC in France, to create a unique opportunity within this course that helps to develop the next generation of international business leaders.
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About this course
Today’s managers must deal with different national business practices, cultural changes and language needs.
They also need to appreciate how business functions like finance, marketing, human resource management or logistics work across national borders.
On this degree, we'll challenge you to step outside your comfort zone and help you develop the skills to consistently make good business decisions with these factors in mind, with modules on the world economy, cross-cultural management, emerging markets, and more.
You’ll develop the hands-on experience employers are looking for through our distinctive Authentic Business Learning (ABL) approach. Each year, you’ll take part in live business projects and collaborate with real organisations - putting you and your career at the centre of everything we do from day one.
In your second year, you’ll also have the opportunity to spend a trimester on a work-based internship or study abroad at ESSEC, ranked in the world’s top 1% of business schools, where you’ll learn from world-leading academics at the heart of some of Europe’s leading industries.
If you choose to include a placement year, you can build on this experience even further, gaining valuable industry insight with organisations such as Aldi and Centrica Storage, where our students have previously secured placements – giving you the confidence, experience and professional network to graduate ready to stand out.
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Foundation year
A foundation year at the University of Hull gives you a solid grounding of knowledge and boosts your academic skills, so you can progress on to your chosen programme with confidence.
The foundation course you enrol on may not be an exact match to your chosen degree, but don’t worry. Our foundation courses combine content from multiple related courses in the same subject area, giving you more flexibility and choice about the degree path you take.
For example, if you apply for a Music Foundation Year, you’ll join our Media Foundation course. So, if you decide to switch - say, from Music to Graphic Design - you can do so without restarting your foundation year.
Module options
Each year, you’ll study modules worth a certain number of credits, and you need 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits – so you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more. In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120. Some modules are compulsory, some are optional, so you can build a course that’s right for you.
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Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
This module is designed to give you the best possible start to your university studies, making sure you have all the essential skills you need to succeed. Through lectures and workshops we will teach you how to write in an academic style, how to find quality sources, and how to reference work, culminating in writing up a mini-research project.
core
20 credits
Foundation Year Research Project
This module will equip you with the necessary skills to conduct research on a specific interest. With support from a supervisor in your subject area, you will navigate through the research process, from identifying an area of interest to presenting a proposal and writing up your findings.
core
20 credits
Global Issues for Business
This module examines how business management activity should be set in the context of the important global issues facing the world today. Recognising that contemporary organisations are typically international in their nature, it often follows that managers within such organisations may face ethical dilemmas related to global issues. Accordingly, students who are about to enter the current fast-changing business arena must be aware of these challenges.
core
20 credits
Group Challenge (Humanities)
Formulate and execute a group led enquiry into texts, cultural artefacts, film, music or dance. You'll explore their topics in groups at supervised workshops and develop questions on the cultural object relates to the living world of human experience, as well as developing your own methods to answer these questions.
compulsory
20 credits
Foundation in Data Analysis
Develop a strong foundation in data collection and analysis. This module will introduce you to qualitative and quantitative data and how to analyse it; the collection of primary and secondary data; the production of high-quality graphics; and report writing.
compulsory
20 credits
Academic Writing Skills
Developing confidence in expression, oral as well as written, is a key feature of this module, which aims to familiarise you with university submission and assessment procedures. This is a clear building block towards your degree programme and places you at a distinct advantage when you move into the following year.
compulsory
20 credits
Accounting and Finance
Delve into topics such as financing decisions, cost behaviour, cost-volume-profit analysis, absorption costing, variance analysis and budgeting.
compulsory
20 credits
Developing Self and Others
Assessing your human skills and developing good habits is central to your professional development. This module allows you to gain a better understanding of what is needed from the wider business perspective and apply theories of positive habit development in practice.
compulsory
20 credits
Business Ecosystems and Environmental Analysis
Advance your analytical skills and understanding of macro- and micro-influencing shapers of business environments and ecosystems, and apply them to real-world business challenges.
compulsory
20 credits
How to succeed when success is world’s away
Featured module- compulsory
- 20 credits
Want to understand how global business leaders shape the world? This module explores the evolution of the modern multinational enterprise and the strategies that drive its success.
You’ll examine how management structures, competitive strategies, and international operations have developed over time, using real-world case studies to test and challenge business theories.
Develop the analytical skills to evaluate global business models and understand what makes some enterprises thrive across borders.
Don’t just study international business – gain the insight to influence it on a global scale.
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Featured academics
Our Business School is a vibrant community of extremely talented staff, with our lecturers boasting international knowledge and experience from all over the world.
So you’ll be benefiting from their knowledge and up-to-date research as part of your course, along with connections with other academics across Europe.
Dr Ryan Handley
Lecturer
Ryan is an experienced manager and lecturer. Recognised by the Chartered Management Institute and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, his teaching focuses on Personal Development, Organisational Behaviour and Cross-Cultural Management.
Dr Qing Lu
Senior Lecturer
Dr Lu has been a lecturer at the Hull University Business School since 2009. She is currently a member of the British Academy of Management and the HSBC History User Panel, with research interests focusing on international business strategy.
Entry Requirements
What do I need?
When it comes to applying to university, you'll need a certain number of UCAS points. Different qualifications and grades are worth a different amount of points. For this course, you'll need 80 UCAS points.
For applicants with qualifications in subjects other than those key to the degree, we will usually require a minimum of 80 points from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications.
We consider experience and qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match the combinations above.
But it's not just about the grades - we'll look at your whole application. We want to know what makes you tick, and about your previous experience, so make sure that you complete your personal statement.
Have questions? Our admissions team will be happy to help.
Typical offer
80 UCAS points
A levels
CDD
BTEC
MMP
Fees & Funding
How much is it?
Tuition fees for 2027 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2026-27 information as a guide.
For UK students, our standard course fee is £9,790 per year. Keep in mind that some courses are longer - for example, spending your third year abroad will make your degree four years in total.
If you choose to study a foundation year as part of your course, the fee is £5,760.
Planning a year abroad? This costs £1,465 for UK students.
Thinking about a year in industry? This is £1,955 for UK students.
How do I pay for it?
You can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the full cost of your course. Once you’ve successfully applied for this, you don’t need to do anything else – the money is sent straight to us.
You can also take out a maintenance loan of up to £10,544 a year to cover your living costs, depending on your household income.
Remember, you won’t start paying your loans back until you’ve left university and earn more than £25,000 per year.
See our full fees and funding information for more details and to find out what support we can offer.
Foundation Year Fee
£5,760
Standard Tuition Fee
£9,790 / year
The amount you pay may increase each year, in line with inflation - but capped to the Retail Price Index.
Future prospects
Our graduates go on to successful careers at a variety of businesses such as IBM, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Red Bull, Handelsbanken and Rolls-Royce.
You’ll be supported in sourcing relevant placements and employer projects and you’ll also get access to our global alumni community, which can help you identify potential mentors and develop your professional networks.
Become part of the next generation of futuremakers
Like what you've seen? Then it's time to apply.
The standard way is to apply through UCAS. This will give you the chance to showcase your skills qualities and passion for the subject, as well as providing us with your academic qualifications.
Not ready to apply yet?
Visit our next Open Day, and see all that the University of Hull has to offer. Talk to our lecturers about your subject, find out what university is really like from our current students, and take a tour of our beautiful campus and amazing facilities.
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