Program Overview

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

Overview

Improve your English while building skills in management, leadership, and communication on this International Business Communication top-up degree.

Key Information

UCAS Code:

N131

Typical Offer:

Applicants for the 2-year course require relevant HE study leading to a Level 4 qualification. Applicants for the 1-year course require relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification.

Course Information

Study Mode and Duration:

• 1 year full-time (top-up)
• 2 years full-time (top-up)

Start Date:

• September 2025

Entry Requirements

BA (Hons) International Business Communication (Top-up) Degree Entry Requirements

• Only those who have previously studied at higher education level should apply.
• Applicants for the 2-year course require relevant HE study leading to a Level 4 qualification.
• Applicants for the 1-year course require relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification.
• English language requirements:
  • 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.
  • Applicants for the 1-year course require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

Digital Language Laboratories

Perfect your listening and comprehension skills in a rich, multi-media language learning environment.

Language Corner

Meet with a language tutor, get help with specific challenges, and practice your skills with proficient speakers of your chosen language.

Global Café

Meet students from all over the world at the Global Café on Wednesday afternoons.

Careers and Opportunities

• International communications
• Foreign relations
• Marketing and PR
• Public services
• Finance
• Retail and leisure

Modules

Year 1

• Business Communication 2 - 20 credits
• General Language Grade 5 (English) - 20 credits
• Language of Human Resource Management - 20 credits
• Professional Communication in a Global Workplace - 20 credits
• Marketing and Communication - 20 credits

Year 2

• General Language Grade 6 (English) - 20 credits
• Project - 20 credits
• Business Communication 3 - 20 credits
• Business Planning - 20 credits
• Recruiting and Motivating Teams - 20 credits

Optional Modules

• British Culture - 20 credits
• Corporate Analysis and Strategies in an International Environment - 20 credits
• Business and Markets in a Global Environment - 20 credits
• Intercultural Perspectives on Communication - 20 credits
• Managing Across Cultures - 20 credits
• Practical Translation (Chinese) - 20 credits
• Professional Experience - 20 credits
• Understanding Britain Today - 20 credits
• Writing for Different Audiences - 20 credits

Teaching

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Tutorials

Assessment

• Year 1 students: 10% by exams, 85% by coursework, and 5% by other means
• Year 2 students: 5% by exams and 95% by coursework

How You'll Spend Your Time

• Recommended 35 hours of study per week
• Timetabled teaching activities: around 9 hours per week in Year 1, less in Year 2

Supporting You

• Personal tutor
• Learning development tutors
• Academic skills support
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Disability advice and additional support
• Library support

Course Costs and Funding

Tuition Fees

• UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,535 per year
• EU students: £9,535 per year (including Transition Scholarship)
• International (non-EU) students: £16,200 per year

Additional Course Costs

• Accommodation and living costs
• Recommended reading: up to £60 per book
• General costs: around £75 per year
• Final year project: costs vary depending on the project

Apply

• Apply through UCAS or directly to the University
• International and EU students: apply using the same process as UK students, but consider additional requirements

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