Program Overview

International Communication and International Business BA Honours

Overview

Our International Communication and International Business BA is designed to focus on the skillset and communication needs of a variety of businesses. It offers you the chance to develop your knowledge of business and communication methods while also building the practical skills and capabilities required for you to function effectively in an international business environment. It pays attention to key issues in business today, like equality and sustainability.

Course Structure

You'll engage in a variety of interactive learning experiences designed to stimulate your intellectual growth, with a lot of teaching taking place in small groups. From seminars, academic tutorials, and practical workshops to task-based exercises, peer presentations and professional simulations, you'll encounter a dynamic mix of learning methods that foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, teamwork and independent learning.

Subjects of Study

• Foundations of Accounting and Finance
• Global Business Environment
• International Communication Tutorial 1
• Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication
• Marketing for International Business
• Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture
• World Varieties of English

Professional Experience or Exchange Study Year

Between Years 2 and 3 you may choose to study English-taught courses for a year at one of our overseas partner institutions. Currently, you can take a Year Abroad studying (or combining work and study) in Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris, and other locations including Brisbane, Sydney (Australia), Hong Kong, Japan, Canada and the USA. There are also many opportunities for those with appropriate language skills to study in the local language in France, Germany and Spain, among others. You can also choose to split your year abroad into a first semester exchange and a second semester work placement, both conducted overseas, or undertake a business placement year overseas.

Careers

This course is ideal if you have a particular interest in communication-centred and human-focused approaches to business in an international context. You’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge desired by UK-based companies wishing to gain employees with in-depth knowledge of communication in international environments, as well as employers based abroad requiring employees with expertise in international business, with the added value of the ability to communicate in English and/or knowledge of the UK business environment.

Employing Humanities Programme

Benefit from our tailored scheme to develop work readiness with real-world employment activities including the Humanities Hackathon.

Industry Links

We actively engage with employers from different sectors and diverse backgrounds, involving them in curriculum design and encouraging their participation in career education, guidance and events at the University.

Internship Opportunities

The University of Westminster is part of an ongoing collaboration with the United Nations Migration Agency, the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Graduate Employers

Graduates from this course will be equipped for employment at organisations including:

• Brand Management
• Cross-Cultural Training and Consultancy
• Digital and Social Media Strategy
• International and Intercultural Liaison
• International Localisation
• Marketing and Communications
• Market Research and Analysis
• Public Relations
• Transcreation Project Management

Job Roles

This course will prepare you for roles in a variety of areas, including:

• Diplomatic Service Officer
• Global Brand Manager
• International Marketing Manager
• International Trade Specialist

Entry Requirements

• A Levels – BCC
• T levels – 104 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
• BTEC Diploma – D*D
• Access – 104 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

• GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher Level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £1,589 (Price per 20-credit module)
• International tuition fee: £2,930 (Price per 20-credit module)

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.
• Assessments typically fall into two broad categories: Practical and Coursework.

Supporting You

• Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

Our Regent Campus is comprised of two sites, situated on and around Regent Street – one of the most famous and vibrant streets in London.

Making a Difference

Making a difference to the people and society around us lies at the heart of the work we do across our hugely diverse range of disciplines. Building on our founding ethos from 1838, public engagement is key to our College’s identity. For two centuries our campus has been a place where members of the public can enjoy evening lectures or classes, see a show at the birthplace of British cinema, or witness demonstrations of seemingly magic new technologies. Today, we showcase the difference our work makes through weekly blogposts, our own podcast series, and in our annual Difference Festival, a week-long public celebration in lectures, films, performance, exhibitions and discussions.