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International Business Communication (Top-Up) - BA (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary


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 1 or 2 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.


Improve your English in 3 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


Other course highlights

- 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 1 or 2 years


Eligibility

This course is open to international, EU and UK students whose first language is not English. A key part of the course is improving your written and spoken business English.


Careers and opportunities

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.


What areas can you work in with an international business communication (top-up) degree?

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

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus, University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House, Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2EG, United Kingdom

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Facilities at the award-winning Ravelin sports centre include an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    57th out of 124 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    95 45%

    103rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    69th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    58th

    4

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