This degree is designed for students who want a management career in international, multinational or global organisations.
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At a Glance
UCAS Code N120/N121
UCAS Institution Name and Code NEWC, N21
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Degree Awarded BSc Honours
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Course Duration 3 or 4 Years
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Entry Requirements A Level: AAB
IB: 35 points
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It will prepare you for the diverse and challenging world of international business.
Developing proficiency in a modern language is integral to the degree. We offer a range of languages at beginners' or advanced level, including Chinese, French, German, Spanish and business English.
There are several pathways through the degree, depending on your language level and needs.
You may choose to spend a year on work placement or studying abroad. These opportunities enhance your CV, improve your language skills, and give you an international perspective on business management.
Developing proficiency in a modern language is integral to the degree. There are several pathways through the degree, depending on your language level and needs.
Studying a modern language at post-A level or equivalent
You can study Chinese, French, German or Spanish at post-A level or equivalent.
This four-year degree includes a year abroad in a country where the chosen language of study is spoken, either studying at an international partner university or on a work placement. The focus is on developing your language skills and experiencing another culture.
Studying a modern language from beginner's level
You can study Chinese, French, German or Spanish from beginners' level.
This is a three-year degree, but may be extended to four years by taking either a study abroad year or a work placement (subject to visa restrictions)
Studying Advanced Business English
This route is available to non-native English speakers, who have IELTS 6.5 on entry.
This is a three-year degree, but may be extended to four years by taking either a study abroad year or a work placement (subject to visa restrictions)
Those taking a four-year path will be registered as N120 and those taking a three-year path as N121.
You can choose to study as a beginner or from post-A level or equivalent. Your choices are:
Chinese: available from beginner level only or post A-Level (or equivalent)
French: available from beginner level or post A-Level (or equivalent)
German: available from beginner level or post A-Level (or equivalent)
Spanish: available from beginner level or post A-Level (or equivalent)
Advanced business English: available to non-native speakers with IELTS 6.5 on entry
The University has fantastic facilities for language learning, including hi-tech language labs and the Language Resource Centre, with self-study resources in more than 50 languages.
A study abroad year is compulsory for students taking languages post A-Level, to support your language learning.
For students studying languages at beginners’ level, this year is optional.
You spend your year abroad in a country where your chosen language is spoken, studying at a partner university, undertaking a work placement, or possibly a combination of the two.
Work placement year
Those opting to take a work placement between Stages 2 and 3 will gain invaluable business experience.
You'll receive support from the Business School’s Placement Officer and the University’s Careers Service to find a placement that matches your skills and interests.
Newcastle University Business School has strong links with companies such as IBM, BMW, Nissan, Microsoft, L'Oreal, Goldman Sachs and P&G.
This degree is run by Newcastle University Business School, based in our state-of-the-art building, on the Science Central area of campus, within Newcastle's emerging business district. Our Business School's facilities include:
See how this course compares with others for topics such as student satisfaction, fees and costs and prospects after graduation using the Unistats Key Information Set.
This degree will develop your understanding of international business. It gives you the knowledge and skills to manage the challenges involved in operating across borders.
The module and/or programme information below is for 2019 entry. Our teaching is informed by research and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, student feedback, or insufficient numbers of students interested (in an optional module). To find out more read our terms and conditions.
Module/programme information for 2020 entry will be published here as soon as it is available (end of May 2020).
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Further information, including the credit value of the module, is available in each of the module descriptions below.
Three study routes
This degree offers three study routes, depending on your language skills on entry. Each route is fundamentally the same but offers different language modules depending on your needs.
Select the statement below that best describes you, to find out what modules you will be studying.
You spend a full academic year either studying abroad or on work placement in an approved organisation in the UK or abroad. (We encourage you to spend your year abroad in order to practise and enhance your language skills.)
Whilst on placement you complete the following modules:
All candidates are considered on an individual basis.
If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additionalentry requirements web pagesto find out which other qualifications are considered.
The entrance requirements below apply to 2020 entry.
Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required. This must include a minimum grade B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics and English and in a GCSE Modern Language (eg French) if not offered at AS or A Level.
AAB excluding General Studies. While we are willing to consider any combination of A-Level subjects (excluding General Studies), we prefer students to be studying two facilitating subjects. GCSE Mathematics, English and a Modern Language at a minimum grade B or 6 required if not offered at AS or A Level.
Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.
AAABB at Higher Grade. Mathematics and English and a Modern Language (eg French) required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Maths, English and a Modern Foreign Language is required. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.
Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.
Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
35 points. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Standard level 5 or grade B in GCSE English and in a Modern Language (eg French) also required if not offered at Higher Level.
Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.
H1H1H1H2H3 at Higher Level, normally to include Mathematics, English and a Modern Language. Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.
45 Level 3 credits at Distinction to include at least 6 credits in maths or quantitative methods. Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements. Language study at GCSE grade B or 6 (or equivalent) is required.
D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects. Minimum grade B in GCSE Mathematics and English and in a GCSE Modern Language (e.g. French) if not offered at AS or A Level.
Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
BBB excluding General Studies. Minimum grade B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics and English and in a GCSE Modern Language (e.g. French) if not offered at AS or A Level.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.
Overall DDM. Business-related subjects preferred. Minimum grade B or 6 required in GCSE Mathematics and English and in a Modern Language (e.g. French).
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.
BBBBB at Higher Grade. Mathematics and English and a Modern Language (eg French) required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Maths, English and a Modern Foreign Language is required. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
ABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry to an undergraduate course. You can check the equivalent grades for qualifications offered in your country.
We will also consider your application if you have lower or non-standard qualifications.
At Newcastle University Business School, we provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students to enable you to develop personal, employability and enterprise skills and to give you a real edge in the employment market after you graduate. Feedback from employers on the quality of our graduates continues to be excellent.
The success of our graduates is reflected in the globally recognised list of companies within which a number have found employment, including:
Brewin Dolphin
Wm Morrison Supermarkets
Michael Page International Recruitment
Barclays Bank
Ernst & Young
Mercedes-Benz UK
Vodafone UK
Amazon
KPMG
Benfield Motor Group
Business School graduates go into a wide variety of careers, including financial services, accountancy, management consultancy, business development, marketing, retail management, and human resource management.
What our graduates go on to do: employment and further study choices
See what our recent graduates went on to do and view graduate destinations statistics. These statistics are based on what graduates were doing on a specific date, approximately six months after graduation. Take a look at the most recent data available for our graduates.
The destination data is available in varying levels, beginning with the University and moving through Faculty and School down to individual course reports. This final level may give you some useful ideas about possible options after your course or a course you are considering.
96% of our 2017 UK-domiciled UG/PG graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduating.
85.5% of our graduates are in graduate level employment or further study within six months of graduating.
We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through an initiative called ncl+. This enables you to develop personal, employability and enterprise skills and to give you the edge in the employment market after you graduate.
For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad,you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.
Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.
Please note:
The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by the UK government.
As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.
See more information on all aspects of student finance relating to Newcastle University.
£9,250 You will pay the same tuition fees as UK students for the duration of your course.
For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad,you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.
Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.
Please note:
As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.
See more information on all aspects of student finance relating to Newcastle University.
We also offer International Family Discounts which are available for all international students with a close family member who has graduated from or is now studying at Newcastle University.
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