Finance with Business Communication (Top-up)

Program Overview

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Finance with Business Communication (Top-up) BA (Hons)

Overview

Build on your previous higher education studies to gain a full BA (Hons) degree in finance and business communications in just 1 or 2 years.

This degree combines English language improvement with the study of finance.

• Get your English and business communication skills to a standard where you can use your English to succeed in a global business or finance career
• Gain degree-level knowledge in subjects such as financial markets, business analysis, financial management and investments

You can do this undergraduate degree in 1 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
• Be employment-ready by using business simulation games and industry-standard software and databases such as S&P Capital IQ
• Gain a Bloomberg Certificate (a trading platform that's used by 250,000 financial service professionals) in our Bloomberg Suite
• Understand the global business and finance environment through study that explores global markets and international financial management
• Research an independent study project in an area that interests you
• Experience excellent support from both your tutors and our dedicated global team

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accounting.

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

• For year 2 entry applicants require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.
• For year 3 entry applicants require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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, 4 modules worth 20 credits and 1 module worth 40 credits.

Core Modules

• Business Communication 2 - 20 credits
• General Language Grade 5 (English) - 20 credits
• Corporate Financial Management - 20 credits
• Sustainability and Ethics - 20 credits
• Business Analysis and Decision Making - 20 credits
• Investment Analysis - 20 credits

Year 2 Core Modules

• Financial Investment Project - 20 credits
• General Language Grade 6 (English) - 20 credits
• Advanced Corporate Financial Management - 20 credits
• Business Communication 3 - 20 credits
• Independent Study Project - 20 credits
• International Financial Management - 20 credits

Teaching

Portsmouth Business School is ranked 3rd in the UK for teaching power. You'll be taught by a dedicated team of specialist staff that includes a great mix of research expertise and industry experience.

The majority of your timetabled teaching will be face-to-face and will include:

• lectures
• seminars
• tutorials
• workshops
• practical sessions

Assessment

Your assessments will depend on the modules that you take.

Assessment methods are likely to include:

• analysis of topical case studies
• written reports
• essays
• presentations
• examinations
• group work
• your choice of independent research

Supporting You

Types of Support

• Personal tutor
• Student engagement officers
• Maths and statistics support
• Business study support tutors
• Academic skills support
• Library support
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Disability advice and additional support
• Support with English

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 per year (including Transition Scholarship – may be subject to annual increase)
• International students: £16,200 per year (subject to annual increase)

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.

• To start this course in 2025, apply through UCAS. You'll need:
  • the UCAS course code – N3N1
  • our institution code – P80
• 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.

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