Business and society
You’ll be ready to make a positive difference to industry and society studying at GCU, the top-ranked modern university in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026). Be ready to thrive with courses and teaching that are designed with what businesses need.
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International Business
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | N120 |
Get practical insight into global trade, cross-cultural communication and international strategy. Prepare for a career without limits – whether you're managing global teams, launching ventures in emerging markets, or shaping international strategy.
International Business and Human Resource Management (Yr 3 Direct Entry)
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
2 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | 2T4T |
If you're an HND graduate, this two-year course can take you into a career in international business, human resources or wider management.
International Fashion Branding
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | W2N5 |
This course is your gateway into one of the world’s most dynamic industries. It combines creative flair with strategic business thinking, helping you develop the skills and confidence to shape the fashion industry of tomorrow.
International Marketing
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | 3G5B |
Companies across the globe rely on marketing professionals to develop strategy, innovation, engagement and sales. Choose a future filled with creativity and opportunity.
International Tourism and Events Management
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | 2H3V |
Prepare to play a part in this exciting industry that shapes how people experience the world. You’ll help create experiences, manage destinations, and deliver events that bring people together.
International Tourism and Events Management Pathway
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Aug 26 | Multiple Locations | N821 |
Study an HND at college for two years and progress to Year 3 of this degree. You can become an international Tourism or Events Manager by studying the creation, management and delivery of successful events and tourism initiatives at degree level.
Media and Communication
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | PP93 |
The media has an unprecedented global influence, which this course explores across a number of platforms. Gain hands-on experience and professional skills in this key sector.
Multimedia Journalism
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | P500 |
Become a Journalist, Writer or Editor with this professionally accredited course. Enjoy writing, investigating and communicating. Develop your skills in shorthand, news reporting, page layout, broadcasting and editing techniques.
Risk Management
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | N291 |
Risk management is one of the most in-demand skills on the job market, and this course – the only undergraduate course dedicated to Risk Management in the UK – sets you up to enter this fast-paced and specialised field.
Risk Management Pathway
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Aug 26 | Multiple Locations | N292 |
Begin your degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Study the identification, assessment and reduction of threats to an organisation's success along with core business skills at degree level.