Program Overview

BA (Hons) Business Management (with a modern language)

Overview

The world of business is full of opportunities. This practical course will help you find your calling in international business with modules ranging from consultancy to enterprise. Profits aren’t the only thing driving businesses. We believe you need to conduct business in a sustainable and ethical way to be an effective manager.

Course Information

• Entry year: September 2026
• Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS tariff points
• Course length: 3 years full time, 4 years full-time with study abroad
• UCAS code(s): BML1

Course Overview

The course gives you the opportunity to study business management in combination with another language. Adding a modern language to your degree means you can develop as a more effective communicator, acquire linguistic skills, and develop a wider cultural awareness. You can choose from French, Spanish, Modern Standard Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese.

Features and Benefits

• Enhance your employability through internships and volunteering
• Practical skills for work, including communication skills, presentation skills, essay and report writing, summary skills, interview and questionnaire techniques, and building digital literacy skills
• Language expertise – the majority of our 30+ academic, research, and support staff are native speakers of French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Japanese
• Located in the University’s state-of-the-art Grosvenor East building, you will have access to the Language Resource Centre
• Experience the world – you will have the opportunity to spend your third year studying overseas or on placement
• Research expertise – academic staff with research into Languages specialisms
• Triple accredited – our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA

Year 1

In Year 1, you will study units designed to give you the key skills and ideas needed for the rest of your degree.

• Core modules:
  • Customer Experience Innovation
  • Intercultural Communication and Working in Languages
  • Introduction to Global Citizenship
  • Modern Language

Year 2

In Year 2, you will take further language and business units.

• Core modules:
  • Managing and Leading High Performing Teams
  • Operational Excellence: Diagnostic and Analytical Tools
  • Modern Language

Year 3

In Year 3, you will have the option to spend a year on placement or studying abroad.

• Core modules:
  • International Strategic Organisation
  • Modern Language

Study and Assessment

• Study:
  • Year 1: 25% lectures, seminars, or similar; 75% independent study
  • Year 2: 25% lectures, seminars, or similar; 75% independent study
  • Year 3: 25% lectures, seminars, or similar; 75% independent study
• Assessment:
  • Year 1: 100% coursework
  • Year 2: 100% coursework
  • Year 3: 100% coursework

Placements

After your second year, you can choose to progress to your final year or take an optional year out going on placement or studying abroad.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5
• UK students:
  • Level 3 qualifications: 104-112 UCAS tariff points
  • Level 2 qualifications: GCSE grade C/4 in English Language and Mathematics
• International students:
  • IB Diploma: minimum 26 points overall
  • IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalised.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates
• Explore your options and build sought-after skills: Through our Careers Service, you will be supported and encouraged to get ready for further study or working life
• A career as unique as you: A language and business management-focused degree allows you to learn many transferable skills that can be used in a multitude of jobs

Related Courses

• BA (Hons) Business Management and French
• BA (Hons) Business Management and Spanish

Disclaimers

• Programme review: Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology.
• Important notice: This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus to ensure that our published course information is accurate.