Business Management and French BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-24

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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**Why choose this course**Our BSc (Hons) Business Management and French course focuses on training you to be a world-class language expert with an understanding of how organisations of all sizes start, run and thrive. You will also have the unique opportunity to experience and benefit from being taught by experts in two different Schools.We are one of the UK’s leading universities for modern languages and linguistics and rank 4th in the Guardian University Guide 2023 and 7th in the UK for ...Read more


Why choose this course

Our BSc (Hons) Business Management and French course focuses on training you to be a world-class language expert with an understanding of how organisations of all sizes start, run and thrive. You will also have the unique opportunity to experience and benefit from being taught by experts in two different Schools.We are one of the UK’s leading universities for modern languages and linguistics and rank 4th in the Guardian University Guide 2023 and 7th in the UK for French in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.Our BSc (Hons) Business Management and French course will develop your language and intercultural communication skills and your understanding of core business principles, giving you the linguistic competence and business confidence to excel in the professional and academic world.Our award-winning Professional Training placements prepare students for roles in industry.We were shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.


What you will study

Our BSc (Hons) Business Management and French will introduce you to core business principles and practice and give you the opportunity to continuously improve and practise your language skills in a variety of settings. If you don’t have an A-level or equivalent in French, you’ll have the opportunity to take French ab initio, as long as you can demonstrate language learning aptitude. Your first year of study will provide you with a strong base of knowledge in the essentials of business management and will introduce you to using French in a variety of academic and professional contexts. From the second year, you will be given the opportunity to select from a widening selection of modules, including marketing, HR, sociolinguistics and translation. The course includes a Professional Training placement abroad which will give you real insight into business practice in the relevant country, plus the opportunity to use and develop your language skills in a professional setting.

Key stats

French
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
14th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
13th
French Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
French Studies graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK French Studies graduate salary
£21,000
Management Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
94%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Management Studies graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Management Studies graduate salary
£24,000
What students say
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Nikita
26 Feb 24

The best aspect of the university for me personally has to be the sports park and teams. I love the variety of sports that I have available to me and the level of support within..Read more

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Gabriel
26 Feb 24

Best - gym and lecturer support. Gym has good space and good equipment. Also, my lecturers always are willing to provide me with extra support when i ask for help. Worst - Not..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:27,M:18 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall:BBB Required subjects: FrenchIf you do not have French at the required level but you have achieved GCSE grade A in a modern language OR you expect to achieve at least A level grade B in a modern language, we can consider offering you a place in the French ab initio group. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study of the language during the first year of the programme. Please be aware: English language would not be treated as a modern language.Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

Overall:ABBBBRequired subjects: French - if you are not taking this subject please contact us to discuss suitability.GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C.

Overall:BBBRequired Subject: French - if you are not taking this subject please contact us to discuss suitability.GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C.

Overall:QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit.Required subjects: Please contact us to discuss suitability.

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.

GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent).

Overall:32Required subjects: French HL5/SL6. If you are not taking this subject please contact us to discuss suitability.GCSE or Equivalent: English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths Studies, SL4.

Overall:DDMRequired subjects: Please contact us to discuss suitability.

Overall:Pass overall with BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. Required subjects: French - if you are not taking this subject please contact us to discuss suitability.We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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Professional training - £1,850

£22,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Professional training - £1,850

£22,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Professional training - £1,850

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Nikita
26 Feb 24
Business Management with Marketing BSc (Hons)
The best aspect of the university for me personally has to be the sports park and teams. I love the variety of sports that I have available to me and the level of support within...
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Gabriel
26 Feb 24
Business Management BSc (Hons)
Best - gym and lecturer support. Gym has good space and good equipment. Also, my lecturers always are willing to provide me with extra support when i ask for help. Worst - Not...
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