BA (Hons) International Business Communication

... United Kingdom
... University of Portsmouth ( Navitas )

Course Overview

English is the language of global business. If you want to improve your English language ability while building management, leadership and communication skills, 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 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 international communications, foreign relations, marketing and PR, and finance roles.

General Eligibility

Applicants for the 2-year course require two years of relevant HE studies at level 4, for example, an appropriate HND, a foundation degree, or 120 credits from year 1 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • Applicants for the 2-year course require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Business Administration and Management


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Campus Name

Portsmouth


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 2 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

17200, (INT)


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London

Entry Score

6.0

Course Level

Undergraduate

Total Course Fee

£ 14250

Campus

Middlesbrough

Entry Score

5.5

Course Level

Undergraduate

Total Course Fee

9250

Campus

Bangor, Wales

Entry Score

4.0

Course Level

Undergraduate

Total Course Fee

£ Home full-time: £1,350, International full-time: £16,500

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