Southsea, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Introduction
If English isn't your first language and you want to build a career in global trade, this BA (Hons) International Trade and Business Communication top-up degree is a great choice.
You'll study all things business in an English-speaking environment alongside native and non-native speakers, learning how people use conversational, formal and business English in preparation for the fast-paced world of international trade. You can do this undergraduate degree in 1 or 2 years, depending on your level of previous study and your ability to write and speak English.
After the course, you'll have the English language skills and international trade understanding to succeed in a range of careers in the global marketplace, in areas such as business management, export and/or import finance, international market research and marketing.
Course highlights
- 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
- 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
- Explore the theory and practice of international trade, the ways different cultures view the global marketplace, and the economic, legal and managerial factors that affect how business is done around the world
- 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 countries.
- Earn a full BA (Hons) degree in International Trade and Business Communications in just 1 or 2 years
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Modules
Year 1
Core modules this year include:
- Business Communication 1
- English Language Grade 4
- Introduction To International Business & Trade
- Multimedia Language
- Studying And Working In A Globalised World
There are no optional modules this year.
Year 2
Core modules this year include:
- Business Communication 2 – 20 credits
- General Language Grade 5 – 20 credits
- Marketing & Communication – 20 credits
Optional modules this year include:
- British Culture – 20 credits
- Business & Markets in a Global Environment – 20 credits
- Modern Foreign Language (Institution-wide Language Programme) – 20 credits
Year 3
Core modules this year include:
- General Language Grade 6 – 20 credits
- International Trade: Payments and Law – 20 credits
- Project – 20 credits
Optional modules this year include:
- Business & Markets in a Global Environment – 20 credits
- Intercultural Perspectives on Communication – 20 credits
- Learning from Experience – 20 credits
- Managing Across Cultures – 20 credits
- Practical Translation (Chinese) – 20 credits
- Professional Development: Recruiters and Candidates – 20 credits
- Understanding Britain Today – 20 credits
Career Opportunities
The globalisation of trade has transformed the world economy. Today, approximately one-fourth of global production is exported (Our World in Data).
As a result, those with a knowledge of international trade and the factors that impact it are highly sought-after by many employers.
And, as English continues to be the world's language for trade, there's strong demand for graduates with both business and English language skills. This gives you many career options after the course.
What areas can you work in with an international trade and business communication (top-up) degree?
This course gives you the skills for careers in areas such as:
- International trade
- export and/or import finance
- export and/or import coordination
- product management
- market research
- marketing
- retail and leisure
Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate
Get experience while you study with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities and work experience. Towards the end of your degree and after graduation, you'll get 1-to-1 support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to find your perfect role.