Business with Business Communication (Top-Up) - BA (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Improve your English and learn valuable business communication skills while you study core subjects such as global business, leadership and strategic management.With this top-up degree you can build on your previous higher education studies in business to gain a full BA (Hons) degree in just 1 or 2 years.This degree combines English language improvement with the study of business. You can do this undergraduate degree in a single year or in 2 years, depending on your level of previous study and ...Read more

Improve your English and learn valuable business communication skills while you study core subjects such as global business, leadership and strategic management.

With this top-up degree you can build on your previous higher education studies in business to gain a full BA (Hons) degree in just 1 or 2 years.

This degree combines English language improvement with the study of business. You can do this undergraduate degree in a single year or in 2 years, depending on your level of previous study and your ability to write and speak 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
Understand the global business environment through study that explores cross cultural awareness for business, international business and ethics and sustainability in business
Research an independent study project in an area that interests you
Experience excellent support from both your tutors and our dedicated global team


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84/279
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47th
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42nd
What students say
M
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10 Oct 25

The University of Portsmouth offers an excellent balance of academic quality, practical learning, and a supportive community. Its strong links with industry help students gain..Read more

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GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above. Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£16,200 per year

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