12Oct
UndergraduateIf the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
University of Portsmouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This is a Connected Degree Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course. 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. You'll also have the opportunity to study abroad in a country where your chosen language is spoken, as well as take an optional industry placement to put your learned skills to the test in the real world. Careers and opportunities This degree will open doors to a wide variety of careers in the business world. Being able to talk about your international experience and global business learning will give you an advantage when applying to multinational companies in particular. Previous graduates of this course have got jobs as:
- business development manager
- customer accounts manager
- marketing and sales executive
- product manager
- content curator
- merchandiser
- events coordinator
- recruitment consultant
- start-up programme manager
- Virgin Media
- IBM
- NATS (air traffic control)
- Asia Pacific Inspection
- BAE Systems
- Liquid Hub (drinks marketing)
- Morgan Stanley
- Kitchen Cut (software)
- Prospect Capital (finance)
- GSMA (worldwide mobile)
- Microsoft
Modules
Modules: Year 1 Core: -Business Accounting – 20 credits -Discovering the Business Professional – 20 credits -Global Business and Cultural Intelligence – 20 credits -Marketing Principles and Practice – 20 credits. Optional: 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. Year 2 Core: International Business – 20 credits. Optional: 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. Year 3 Core: 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: 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. Placement Year: 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.
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed through:
- examinations
- analysis of topical case studies
- written reports and essays
- presentations
- practical projects, such as small websites or systems
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
CLEARING INFORMATION – Our entry requirements may be different during Clearing, so please contact us on 023 9284 8000 to discuss your options
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| PTE Academic | 62 | An overall score of 62 with a minimum of 59 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £17200 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship
Placement Year and Year abroad (at the time of publishing for 2025/26):
UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £1,430
EU – £1,430
International (Non-EU) – £2,875.
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Please check the course page on our website for the most up to date fee information
All fees are subject to annual increase.
For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
Clearing contact details
Sign up for our Priority Clearing ServiceUniversity Admissions Centre - Clearing
023 9284 8000
Additional information
Clearing Hotline opening hours: Thursday 14th August - 08:00 - 20:00 Friday 15th August - 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday 16th August - 10:00 - 14:00 Sunday 17th August - Closed Monday 18th onwards - 09:00 - 17:00 (09:00 - 16:00 on Fridays)