BA Hons International Trade and Business Communication (Top-up)

If English isn't your first language and want to build a career in an international working environment, such as global trade, then 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, preparing you for the fast-paced world of international business.

English continues to be a world language for trade and there's strong demand for graduates with both business and English Language skills. This gives you many career options after the course.

• Only those who have previously studied at higher education level should apply.
• Applicants for the 2 year course require completion of two years of relevant HE study at level 4, for example an appropriate HND, or a foundation degree, or 120 credits from year 1 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject.
• Applicants for the 1 year course require completion of three years of relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example an appropriate HND, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject.  

• IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry.

Previous graduates have gone on to build successful careers in areas such as:

• international business
• trade
• public service
• finance
• marketing
• management
• retail
• the leisure industry

Other graduates have continued their studies at the postgraduate level or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.