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International Business Communication (Top-up), BA (Hons), University of Portsmouth

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About International Business Communication (Top-up), BA (Hons) - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

English is the language of global business. If you want to improve your English language ability while building skills in management, leadership and communication, this BA (Hons) International Business Communication top-up degree is for you.

You'll discover how to communicate information, ideas and arguments in English – orally, virtually and in writing – so you can effectively communicate with business managers around the globe when you start your career. You'll also develop your analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills and get experience working alongside people from many different cultures and backgrounds. 

You can do this undergraduate degree in one or two years, depending on your level of previous study and your ability to write and speak English.

When you graduate, you'll be set for roles in areas such as international communications, foreign relations, marketing and PR, and finance. 

Course highlights

  • Improve your English in three ways:
    • dedicated English language classes to improve your vocabulary and grammar
    • business communications classes where you'll practise presentations, interviews and writing for business
    • living and working with both UK and international students and experiencing life in a welcoming UK city
  • Choose specialist business modules in areas like multicultural management, intercultural perspectives on communication and British culture
  • Gain IT skills that complement your studies, making you more attractive to future employers
  • Be fully supported by your tutors and our dedicated global team, and join a community with more than 5,000 international and EU students from 150 different countries
  • Earn a full BA (Hons) degree in International Business Communication in just one or two years
  • Have the opportunity to learn a foreign language for free as part of your degree, choosing from Arabic, British Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin or Spanish

Careers and opportunities

Not only is English the most spoken language in the world (Statista), people who have learned it as a second language now outnumber native English speakers (ThoughtCo).

Understanding English is just as essential for a career in international business as business knowledge itself, which is why this course combines the study of both. 

You'll graduate with the English language skills and communication, management and leadership techniques you need to work in multiple industries and sectors all around the world.

With the skills you'll gain on this course, you could work in areas such as:

  • international communications
  • foreign relations
  • marketing and PR
  • public services
  • finance
  • retail and leisure

You could also go on to further study at postgraduate level or start your own business with help and support from the University.

Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate

Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.

Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to help you find your perfect role.

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance

Entry requirements

Applicants for the 2 year course require relevant HE study leading to a Level 4 qualification, for example an appropriate HNC, or 120 credits from year 1 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc), in a relevant subject.

Applicants for the 1 year course require relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example an appropriate HND, foundation degree or Advanced Diploma, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc), in a relevant subject.

For year 2 entry applicants require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5. For year 3 entry applicants require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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