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International Business with Foundation Year at University of Portsmouth - UCAS

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Course summary

Overview In today’s global world, businesses are looking for people who can do more than understand numbers. They need graduates who can think internationally, speak different languages and move confidently between cultures. Our BA (Hons) International Business and Languages degree seeks to give you the knowledge and skills to stand out in this competitive, connected world. In your foundation year, you'll develop the knowledge you need to move on to the first year of BA (Hons) Digital Marketing. It will bridge the gap to uni, with the knowledge and academic skills you'll need to start. When you move into second year and onwards, you’ll build a strong foundation in business while developing fluency in your chosen language and the cultural awareness to navigate the international business landscape. Along the way, you’ll sharpen essential skills such as communication, adaptability and problem-solving, all of which employers value highly. By combining these strengths, you’ll graduate prepared for careers that take you across borders and into international companies. Your degree is designed to connect learning with the real world, so you’ll have the chance to gain hands-on experience through an optional professional placement with leading employers. Our students have worked with brands like L’Oréal, Bentley and Bosch, as well as many other well known industry names. You'll also immerse yourself fully in another culture by studying abroad in a country where your language is spoken, from Spain or Germany to destinations further afield such as Latin America. Whichever path you take, you’ll leave university ready for a career where languages open doors and cultural understanding sets you apart. Whether you’re helping a business expand overseas, collaborating with international teams or simply confident in working across cultures, you’ll graduate with the tools to shape your future in the global business world.

Modules

Foundation year In your foundation year, you'll gain the knowledge you need to move on to the first year of BA (Hons) International Business. It will bridge the gap to uni, with the knowledge and academic skills you'll need to start. Throughout the year, you'll learn to critically engage with information, undertake literature reviews, enhance your academic writing, and gain awareness of different types of research. When you successfully complete this year, you'll get a guaranteed place on the first year of the BA (Hons) International Business degree. Years 2, 3 and 4 After your first year, you will transfer to BA (Hons) International Business. The modules you study in years 2, 3 and 4 (and year 5 if you do a placement year) can be found on the relevant course page.

Assessment method

How you're assessed You'll be assessed in a number of ways on your foundation year, including:

  • assignments
  • oral presentations
  • exams
  • lab reports
  • portfolio
  • court reports
Typically, you can expect to have two assessments per module.


How to apply

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic59An overall score of 59 with a minimum of 59 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)7272 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English AdvancedCambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 162 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 162 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISETrinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level II with a Pass in all 4 components

Student Outcomes

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Additional fee information

**Undergraduate fees for 2026 entry will be available shortly.** For more information about fees, go to https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs
International Business with Foundation Year at University of Portsmouth - UCAS