Finance with Business Communication (Top-Up) - BA (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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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 careerGain degree-level knowledge in subjects such as financial markets, business analysis, financial management and investmentsYou can do this ...Read more

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.

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

2 years full-time (top-up)

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WUSCA ranking:
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84/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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40th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
42nd
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xinyu
10 Oct 25

I find it an excellent place to study due to the supportive academic environment and top-notch facilities. The guidance from my tutors has been invaluable, and having access to a..Read more

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Sandra
21 Feb 25

Portsmouth is a great place to study, ive made so many friend and the teachers are lovely. The campus is full of vibrancy and Im so glad I picked this uni!..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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Students from England

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£10,300 per year

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£16,900 per year

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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

Based in the heart of a friendly city by the sea, the University of Portsmouth is committed to giving every student a...

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University of Portsmouth
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