Key information
UCAS code:
N125
Typical offer:
Applicants require relevant HE study leading to a Level 4 qualification
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Overview
Develop your business enterprise knowledge and English language skills on this BA (Hons) International Enterprise and Business Communication top-up degree.
You'll explore all aspects of business enterprise, such as business venturing, managing product portfolios, and product and service development. Studying in an English-speaking environment, you'll also learn how people use conversational, formal and business English in preparation for the fast-paced world of international business enterprise.
After the course, you'll have the English language skills and international enterprise understanding to set up your own business venture or 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.
Eligibility
This course is open to EU and international students whose first language is not English. A key part of the course is improving your written and spoken business English.
This is a new course and we're finalising the detailed information for this page.
Contact information
Contact AdmissionsEntry requirements
BA (Hons) International Enterprise and Business Communication (Top-Up) entry requirements
Typical offers
- Applicants require relevant HE study leading to a Level 4 qualification, for example an appropriate HNC, or 120 credits from year 1 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc), in a relevant subject.
You may need to have studied specific subjects - find full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.
See alternative English language qualifications
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 in this year include:
- Academic Enrichment Programme - 20 credits
- Business Communication 2 - 20 credits
- Business Venturing - 20 credits
- General Language Grade 5 English - 20 credits
- Language of Human Resource Management - 20 credits
- Managing Across Cultures - 20 credits
- Managing Product Portfolios - 20 credits
There are no optional modules in this year.
Core modules in this year include:
- Academic Enrichment Programme - 20 credits
- Business Communication 3 - 20 credits
- Contemporary Issues in Product and Service Development - 20 credits
- General Language Grade 6 English - 20 credits
- Project - 20 credits
- Recruiting and Motivating Teams - 20 credits
- Strategic Management - 20 credits
There are no optional modules in this 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 – £9,250 per year (may be subject to annual increase)
- EU students – £9,250 a year (including Transition Scholarship – may be subject to annual increase)
- International (non-EU) students – £16,200 per year (subject to annual increase)
Apply
Please only apply for this course if English is not your first language.
How to apply
To start this course in 2024, apply through UCAS. You'll need:
- the UCAS course code – N125
- our institution code – P80
If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application form.
You can also sign up to an Open Day to:
- Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
- Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
- Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join
If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.
Admissions terms and conditions
When you accept an offer to study at the University of Portsmouth, you also agree to abide by our Student Contract (which includes the University's relevant policies, rules and regulations). You should read and consider these before you apply.
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.