International Business Communication (Top-Up) - BA (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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English is the language of global business. If you want to improve your English language ability while building skills in management, leadership and communication, this BA (Hons) International Business Communication top-up degree is for you.Youll discover how to communicate information, ideas and arguments in English – orally, virtually and in writing – so you can effectively communicate with business managers around the globe when you start your career. Youll also develop your analytical, ...Read more

English is the language of global business. If you want to improve your English language ability while building skills in management, leadership and communication, this BA (Hons) International Business Communication top-up degree is for you.

You'll discover how to communicate information, ideas and arguments in English – orally, virtually and in writing – so you can effectively communicate with business managers around the globe when you start your career. You'll also develop your analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills and get experience working alongside people from many different cultures and backgrounds.

You can do this undergraduate degree in one or two years, depending on your level of previous study and your ability to write and speak English.

When you graduate, you'll be set for roles in areas such as international communications, foreign relations, marketing and PR, and finance.

Course highlights
Improve your English in three 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
Choose specialist business modules in areas like multicultural management, intercultural perspectives on communication and British culture
Gain IT skills that complement your studies, making you more attractive to future employers
Be fully supported by your tutors and our dedicated global team, and join a community with more than 5,000 international and EU students from 150 different countries
Earn a full BA (Hons) degree in International Business Communication in just one or two years
Have the opportunity to learn a foreign language for free as part of your degree, choosing from Arabic, British Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin or Spanish

2 years full-time (top-up)

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84/279
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47th
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42nd
What students say
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Umme Foyeza Khanom
24 Feb 25

Portsmouth is widely appreciated for its supportive academic culture, excellent career services, and unique coastal setting—all of which contribute to a vibrant and enriching..Read more

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Surya Supry
21 Feb 25

The facilities and the lectures from the veteran professors, with the real business case studies will help each student who needs to thrive in their academic..Read more

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

2 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above to include English. Grades / Points required

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

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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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Portsmouth is widely appreciated for its supportive academic culture, excellent career services, and unique coastal setting—all of which contribute to a vibrant and enriching...
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