Business with Business Communication (Top-Up)

University of Portsmouth
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 1 Year Business and management studiesEnglish language

A-Level Entry

N/A

About this course

Overview Improve your English and learn valuable business communication skills while you study core subjects such as global business, leadership and strategic management.

With this top-up degree you can build on your previous higher education studies in business to gain a full BA (Hons) degree in just 1 or 2 years.

This degree combines English language improvement with the study of business. You can do this undergraduate degree in a single year or in 2 years, depending on your level of previous study and your ability to write and speak English.

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.

Course highlights

  • Learn in a Business School that's ranked 3rd in the UK for teaching power (Financial Times 2021)

  • 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

  • Understand the global business environment through study that explores cross cultural awareness for business, international business and ethics and sustainability in business

  • Research an independent study project in an area that interests you

  • Experience excellent support from both your tutors and our dedicated global team

    Careers and opportunities Graduates of this course have gone into careers such as:

  • business development and consultancy

  • recruitment

  • digital marketing

  • publicity

  • financial and risk analysis

    Postgraduate study Many graduates of this course go on to postgraduate study on master's courses such as MSc International Business or MA Business Communication for International Leadership. As a graduate of Portsmouth you may be able to get a scholarship or a reduction on your postgraduate tuition fees if you continue your studies with us.

    Set up your own business We're an endorsing institution for UK start-up visas, so we can offer you lots of help and support if you want to stay in the UK after you graduate and set up your own business.

    After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades N/A

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, English language

    Offered by

    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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