International Business and Languages BA (Hons)
Gain the business expertise, language fluency, and cultural competence needed to thrive in international careers, with skills to communicate, adapt, and solve problems in a global business environment.
Key information
UCAS code:
N120
Typical offer:
112-120 points from 2 A levels, or equivalent.
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Overview
Discover how to succeed in global business by combining business knowledge with language skills and cultural awareness on this BA (Hons) International Business and Languages degree course. Develop vital communication, interpersonal skills, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, giving you a competitive edge in your career.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a career where you could travel, collaborate with people from different countries, or help companies expand internationally. You’ll also have a strong foundation in business principles, fluency in foreign languages, and the cultural competence needed to navigate the complexities of today’s global business landscape.
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BA (Hons) International Business and Languages entry requirements
Typical offers
- A levels - BBB-BBC
- UCAS points - 112-120 points from 2 A levels, or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)
- BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM
- T Level: Merit
- International Baccalaureate - 29
You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs -
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
We look at more than just your grades
While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.
Modules
Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.
In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. For example, four modules worth 20 credits and one module worth 40 credits.
What you’ll study
Core modules
- Business Accounting – 20 credits
- Discovering the Business Professional – 20 credits
- Global Business and Cultural Intelligence – 20 credits
- Marketing Principles and Practice – 20 credits
Optional modules
- General Language Grade 1 and 2 (French, German, Mandarin or Spanish) – 20 credits
- General Language Grade 3 (French, German or Spanish) – 20 credits
- Language in Use Grade 1 and 2 (French, German, Mandarin or Spanish) – 20 credits
- Language Project (French, German or Spanish) – 20 credits
Core modules
- International Business – 20 credits
Optional modules
- Business Venturing – 20 credits
- Corporate Financial Management – 20 credits
- General Language Grade 4 (French, German or Spanish) – 20 credits
- General Language Part 3 and 4 (Part 1) (French, German, Mandarin or Spanish) – 20 credits
- General Language Part 3 and 4 (Part 2) (French, German, Mandarin or Spanish) – 20 credits
- Introduction to Translation – 20 credits
- Language for Professional Communication (French, German or Spanish) – 20 credits
- Marketing Communications – 20 credits
- Risk Management and Supply Chain Vulnerability – 20 credits
Core modules
- General Language Grade 6 (French, German, Mandarin or Spanish) – 20 credits
- Strategic and International Management – 20 credits
- Translation Theory and Practice (French, German, Mandarin or Spanish) – 20 credits
Optional modules
- Advance Language Project – 20 credits
- Business Improvement and Creativity – 20 credits
- Dissertation - Accounting, Economics and Finance – 40 credits
- Dissertation - Languages – 40 credits
- Dissertation - Marketing – 40 credits
- Dissertation - Organisations, Systems and People – 40 credits
- Dissertation - Strategy Enterprise and Innovation – 40 credits
- Global Sustainability and Responsibility – 20 credits
- International Financial Management – 20 credits
- Major Project – 40 credits
- People Resourcing and Talent Management – 20 credits
- Research Project – 20 credits
- Writing for Different Audiences – 20 credits
On this course, you can do an optional study abroad or work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years, or after your 3rd year, to get valuable experience working in industry.
We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.
Changes to course content
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Course costs and funding
Tuition fees
- UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,535 a year (may be subject to annual increase)
- EU students – £9,535 a year (including Transition Scholarship – may be subject to annual increase)
- International students – £17,200 a year (subject to annual increase)
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Ready to apply?
To start this course in 2025, apply through UCAS. You'll need:
- the UCAS course code – N120
- our institution code – P80
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Finalising this course
All our courses go through a rigorous approval process to make sure they’re of the highest quality. This includes a review by a panel of experts, made up of academic staff and an external academic or professional with specialist knowledge.
This course is in the final stages of this process and is open for applications. If any details of the course or its approval status change after you apply, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and will be here to discuss your options with you.