Choose a business degree ranked 15th in the UK – only at Leeds

BSc International Business and Finance

Business degrees at Leeds University Business School are ranked 15th in the UK by The Complete University Guide. This course combines core knowledge and understanding of international business with the study of accounting and finance. It will give you the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage the international business and finance activities of an organisation.

This programme draws on the specialist knowledge and research expertise of the Centre for International Business at the University of Leeds (CIBUL), ranked number 6 in the world for the quality of its teaching by the Financial Times (2006) and one of the world's leading research centres in international business (International Business Review, August 2006).

You will study some compulsory core modules in your subject and also have the opportunity to choose elective modules from a vast range of subjects offered by other Schools within the University. You will also choose modules from available specialised option subjects. These help you develop a deeper appreciation of International Business but in areas which are of particular interest to you.

  • Whether your career aspirations lie with government departments, consultancy firms, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or large multinational enterprises (MNEs), this course will give you a vital understanding of the challenges, opportunities and processes of international business. 
  • The finance element of this course will enable you to go into accountancy firms, investment banks, high street banks, insurance companies, savings banks, management consultancies and public sector employment.
  • This programme teaches you the quantitative, presentational, IT and other transferable skills that are highly valued by employers in a wide range of career choices, particularly when working in an international setting.
  • Take a look at the employment statistics for this subject area at www.unistats.com
  • International students on this programme will have extra support in the form of English for Business classes.

    You can apply in your second year to spend your third year either in industry or studying abroad.

    Find out more about our Year in Industry and Year Abroad options.

    Academic Qualifications:

    • GCSE English Language, minimum grade B
    • GCSE Mathematics, minimum grade A
    • Typically grades AAA at A Level, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking
    • Not a UK student? Find out about equivalent qualifications

    English Language Requirements:

    If English is not your first language you need a recognised English language qualification such as:

    • IELTS with an overall score of 6.5, with no less than 6 in listening, speaking, reading or writing
    • TOEFL iBT with an overall score of 94, with no less than 20 in listening, 23 in reading, 23 in speaking and 24 in writing