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Applies to applicants from: Pakistan
This university is currently not accepting applications from Pakistan. Please check back for future updates.
Course overview
The BSc (Hons) International Business Studies is designed for students who want to build a career in global business and international organisations.
The course covers international trade, digital business strategy, financial decision-making, cross-cultural management, data analytics, sustainable business, international finance and supply-chain resilience. Students also develop practical skills through case studies, live briefs, presentations and an independent professional project in the final year.
The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.
Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.
Entry requirements
For applicants from Pakistan
*BNU UK WILL ACCEPT STUDENTS FROM THESE UNIVERSITIES ONLY*
Pakistan Accepted Universities-
Quaid-i-Azam University
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS)
University of the Punjab
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
COMSATS University Islamabad
Government College University Faisalabad
University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore
Aga Khan University
Air University
Bahauddin Zakariya University
Sukkur IBA University
University of Lahore
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
Capital University of Science and Technology
Government College University Lahore
International Islamic University Islamabad
Iqra University
Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
University of Central Punjab
University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Taxila
University of Gujrat
University of Management and Technology (UMT)
General entry requirements
Entry Requirements
A Levels: Normally BCC or equivalent.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: Typically DMM.
International Baccalaureate: Around 30 points.
Access to HE Diploma: Accepted, subject to the required grades.
Other equivalent Level 3 qualifications may also be considered.
Foundation Year: Available for students who do not meet the standard entry requirements.
English: Applicants whose first language is not English need to meet BNU's English-language requirement.
For Pakistani students, BNU may assess qualifications against its country-specific equivalency requirements, so the exact percentage/qualification requirement should be confirmed for the applicant.
Scholarships & discounts
Undergraduate (UG):
Up to £5,000 total:
£1,500 – 1st year
£1,500 – 2nd year
£2,000 – 3rd year
Plus £500 Early Bird Discount (E.B.D.) on 1st-year tuition fee only, if the student pays the full tuition fee before the specified deadline.
How to apply
Please note the following important guidelines regarding **Academic Letters of Reference (ALORs) for Buckinghamshire New University (BNU)**.
We have recently noticed that some ALORs have been rejected by the University due to **insufficient details or identical/similar content**. Therefore, kindly ensure the following requirements are followed carefully when submitting ALORs. Templates have also been attached for your reference.
### 📌 ALOR Requirements
* The academic reference letter should clearly mention the student's **academic achievements and character**.
* ALORs should preferably be issued by **Principals, Teachers, Guidance Counsellors, or Administrators** who can verify the student's educational achievements.
* The ALOR must be issued on the **institution's official letterhead** and include:
* Date
* Authority's name
* Designation
* Official seal/stamp
* Signature
* **Both ALORs must be signed by different authorities.**
* **Both ALORs must have different and relevant content**. Please avoid submitting identical or repetitive references.
### 🎓 BNU – Accepted Universities in Pakistan
Please note that **BNU UK will accept students from the following universities only**:
* Quaid-i-Azam University
* National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
* Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS)
* University of the Punjab
* Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
* University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
* COMSATS University Islamabad
* Government College University Faisalabad
* University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore
* Aga Khan University
* Air University
* Bahauddin Zakariya University
* Sukkur IBA University
* University of Lahore
* University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
* Capital University of Science and Technology
* Government College University Lahore
* International Islamic University Islamabad
* Iqra University
* Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology
* The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
* University of Central Punjab
* University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Taxila
* University of Gujrat
* University of Management and Technology (UMT)
**Kindly ensure that the student's university is on the above list and that all ALOR requirements are fulfilled before submission to avoid rejection or delays.**
Pre-CAS interview
Required
Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process
Stage
After the initial deposit is paid
Format
Recorded interview
Deposit
After 250 GBP deposit
Instructions
AI based on CAS Shield.
Course modules
Year 1 – Core
Sustainable Globalisation: Innovations for a Shared Future
Finance for International Business
Principles of Marketing
Managing People Across Cultures
Global Strategies in Digital Business
EDI and Global Citizenship: Promoting Inclusivity Worldwide
Year 2 – Core
International Trade
Data Analytics for Business Decisions
Leading and Managing Diverse Teams
The Responsible Business
Year 2 – Optional — choose two
The Business Communicator
Intergenerational Business: Family Business Growth Strategies
The Entrepreneurial Mind
Business Law and Practice
Year 3 – Core
International Finance
Sustainable Strategic Agility and Innovation
Supply Chain Resilience
Independent Professional Project
Year 3 – Optional
International Marketing
International Law
📖 Foundation Year Modules
For students taking the 4-year Foundation route:
Developing Personal Effectiveness
Business in Practice
Research in Practice
Business in Society
Communications in Practice
Live Learning Project
Details can change. Confirm fees, entry requirements and deadlines on the official course page before applying.
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