
Overview
Overview
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
Careers and opportunities
Graduates of this course have gone into careers such as:
- business development and consultancy
- recruitment
- digital marketing
- publicity
- financial and risk analysis
Postgraduate study
Many graduates of this course go on to postgraduate study on master's courses such as MSc International Business orMA Business Communication for International Leadership. As a graduate of Portsmouth you may be able to get a scholarship or a reduction on your postgraduate tuition fees if you continue your studies with us.
Set up your own business
We're an endorsing institution for UK start-up visas, so we can offer you lots of help and support if you want to stay in the UK after you graduate and set up your own business.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Core modules in this year:
- Business Analysis and Decision Making- 20 credits
- Business Communication 2 - 20 credits
- General Language Grade 5 (English) - 20 credits
- International Business - 20 credits
- Leadership, Ethics, Governance and Sustainability - 20 credits
- Personal Tutorial and Study Support (Year 2 INT/DE) – 0 credits
- Services Marketing - 20 credits
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Start dates & application deadlines
September
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Disciplines
Business Administration Communication Studies Digital Marketing View 1441 other Bachelors in Business Administration in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Only those who have previously studied at higher education level should apply. Applicants for the 2 year course require relevant HE study at level 4, for example an appropriate HNC, or 120 credits from year 1 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject.Applicants for the 1 year course require relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example an appropriate HND, or a foundation degree at Level 5, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs
Living costs for Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Business with Business Communication (Top-up) (Hons).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.