Program Overview

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

This interdisciplinary course will shape you into an effective English language communicator with expert intercultural awareness and competence, ready for the fast-paced world of business enterprise.

Key Information

UCAS Code

N125

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.

Study Mode and Duration

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

Start Date

• September 2025

Course Information

Overview

Discover how to turn ideas and opportunities into a successful business venture on this BA (Hons) International Enterprise and Business Communication top-up degree, while also developing your English language skills.

You'll explore all aspects of business enterprise, such as how to harness your entrepreneurial spirit when building a new business, and the art of bringing new products and services to market, from an initial spark through to development and launch.

Studying in an English-speaking environment, you'll also learn how people use conversational, formal and business English in preparation for the fast-paced world of international business enterprise and entrepreneurship.

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.

After the course, you'll have the English language skills and international enterprise understanding to set up your own business or start-up. You'll also be prepped to succeed in a range of careers in the global marketplace, in areas such as business management, export and/or import finance, international market research and marketing.

Eligibility

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

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
• Learn what goes into building a profitable business enterprise from start to finish, including self-motivation and entrepreneurialism, product portfolio management and service innovation, and business strategy
• 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 Enterprise and 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

Entry Requirements

BA (Hons) International Enterprise and Business Communication (Top-Up) Entry Requirements

Typical Offer (September 2025 Start)

• 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.

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. Find out how to integrate and manipulate video, sound, text and internet sources in different languages.

Language Corner

Meet with a language tutor, get help with specific challenges and practise your skills with proficient speakers of your chosen language in this optional weekly drop-in session.

Global Café

You can meet students from all over the world at the Global Café on Wednesday afternoons. Learn about other's cultures and practise speaking in each other's languages while making new friends and getting to share your own culture.

Careers and Opportunities

Over the past few decades, small businesses, enterprises and start-ups have been responsible for two out of every three jobs created (startups.co.uk).

With the knowledge, intercultural skills and awareness, confidence and motivation this course will give you, you'll be ready to join the ranks of these successful entrepreneurs in setting up your own new business, or to apply what you've learned to a career in the global marketplace.

Your enhanced English language and business communication skills will be invaluable too - the ability to effectively communicate with others and in different contexts, with awareness and understanding of different cultures, will give you an edge within your new business or future roles.

What Areas Can You Work in with an International Enterprise and Business Communication (Top-Up) Degree?

With the skills you'll gain on this course, you could pursue careers such as:

• entrepreneur / owner of a start-up or SME
• product management
• market research or analysis
• marketing
• bilingual consultancy

You could also go on to further study at postgraduate level. If you decide to start your own business, we can provide further help and support.

Modules

Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. For example, four modules worth 20 credits and one module worth 40 credits.

What You'll Study

Year 1

• Business Communication 2 - 20 credits
• General Language Grade 5 (English) - 20 credits
• Business Venturing - 20 credits
• Language of Human Resource Management - 20 credits
• Managing Across Cultures - 20 credits
• Managing Product Portfolios - 20 credits

Year 2

• General Language Grade 6 (English) - 20 credits
• Project - 20 credits
• Business Communication 3 - 20 credits
• Contemporary Issues in Product and Service Development - 20 credits
• Recruiting and Motivating Teams - 20 credits

How You'll Spend Your Time

One of the main differences between school or college and university is how much control you have over your learning.

We use a blended learning approach to teaching, which means you'll take part in both face-to-face and online activities during your studies. As well as attending your timetabled classes you'll study independently in your free time, supported by staff and our virtual learning environment, Moodle.

A Typical Week

We recommend you spend at least 35 hours a week studying for your BA Hons International Enterprise and Business Communication top-up degree.

In your first year, you'll be in timetabled teaching activities such as lectures, seminars and workshops for about 9 hours a week. The rest of the time you'll do independent study such as research, reading, coursework and project work, alone or in a pair or group with others from your course.

You'll probably do more independent study and have less scheduled teaching in year two.

Supporting You

The amount of timetabled teaching you'll get on your degree might be less than what you're used to at school or college, but you'll also get support via video, phone and face-to-face from teaching and support staff to enhance your learning experience and help you succeed. You can build your personalised network of support from the following people and services:

Types of Support

• 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 (may be subject to annual increase)
• EU students: £9,535 a year (including Transition Scholarship – may be subject to annual increase)
• International (non-EU) students: £16,200 per year (subject to annual increase)

Funding Your Studies

Find out how to fund your studies, including the scholarships and bursaries you could get. You can also find more about tuition fees and living costs, including what your tuition fees cover.

Applying from outside the UK? Find out about funding options for international students.

Additional Course Costs

• Accommodation and living costs
• Recommended reading
• General costs
• Final year project

Apply

Please only apply for this course if English is not your first language.

Ready to Apply?

To start this course in 2025, apply through UCAS. You'll need:

• the UCAS course code – N125
• our institution code – P80

Apply now through UCAS

If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application form.

You can also sign up to an Open Day to:

• Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
• Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
• Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join

If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.

Applying from Outside the UK

As an international student you'll apply using the same process as UK students, but you'll need to consider a few extra things.

You can get an agent to help with your application. Check your country page for details of agents in your region.

Find out what additional information you need in our international students section.

If you don't meet the English language requirements for this course yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.