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University of Portsmouth · Portsmouth

BA (Hons) International Business

UndergraduateBusiness & ManagementPlacement year option

Develops global business skills, with options to study abroad and take a placement year. Leads to roles in international trade, management and consultancy.

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01Academic route

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Sri Lankan O levels usually need a foundation year (International College Portsmouth); applicants with A levels or other qualifications including Sri Lankan A levels may be considered for direct entry against the course's UCAS points

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at University of Portsmouth

Sri Lankan students qualify for the Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship (£2,500 off first-year fees); a merit-based Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship gives £5,000 off the first year.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at BA (Hons) International Business

Develops global business skills, with options to study abroad and take a placement year. Leads to roles in international trade, management and consultancy.

This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on international markets and cross-border strategy, global organisations, cultures and responsible business, trade, market entry and international growth decisions. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • International markets and cross-border strategy
  • Global organisations, cultures and responsible business
  • Trade, market entry and international growth decisions
  • Understand how organisations operate and compete.

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Cross-cultural communication
  • International market analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Global commercial awareness

The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.

Learning experience

How you may learn

  • Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
  • Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
  • A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for students who want to understand how organisations compete, collaborate and grow across different countries and cultures. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Relevant career directions may include:

  • International business analyst
  • Export or market-development executive
  • Global operations coordinator
  • International business consultant

These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.

Course contents

Published course content for this programme.

3 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.

  1. 01
    Content Creation Lab15 credits
  2. 02
    Digital Commerce15 credits
  3. 03
    Event Management, Planning and Marketing15 credits

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic
104-120 UCAS points from 3 A levels or equivalent
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan O levels usually need a foundation year (International College Portsmouth); applicants with A levels or other qualifications including Sri Lankan A levels may be considered for direct entry against the course's UCAS points
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall, no component below 5.5

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on port.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Portsmouth before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.