BA (Hons) Business English (International Top Up)

University of Chichester

The Business English (International Route) Level 6 Top-up degree is a one academic year (September to June), full-time, in-person course, designed for international students who have a Level 5 equivalent (e.g. HND or associate degree) qualification in the areas of communication and/or media studies, journalism, translation and other English language studies, and who wish to transfer to or are interested in business studies. This course is for you if you wish to continue your studies at final year (Level 6) honours level in the UK and develop business, English language, academic, vocational and research skills at the same time. Please note this course is only for those who are aged 18 years or older. The course helps you adjust to studying in the UK whilst you earn a UK honours degree. It also helps you develop the skills and knowledge necessary for postgraduate study in the UK and/or vocational skills for English-medium work in business fields. If you achieve a second class honours degree or higher (50%+), we guarantee you entry to our MSc in International Business programmes. On this programme you will: Develop the academic and communication skills you need to perform at postgraduate level in English or in a business & management role which needs English. Gain contemporary knowledge of business. Develop your personal and academic English language skills. Gain confidence and experience at functioning in English-medium academic and vocational environments. Have opportunities to take part in interactive activities with other international and UK students. Learn to conduct independent research projects and to evaluate research in your field so that you are ready for postgraduate study in English. Benefit from quality teaching by skilled academics who are experts in their fields with real industry experience for content-based input. Benefit from our specialist individual and tailored support for international students. Be guaranteed admission to our postgraduate programmes if you achieve a 2:2 or above and be eligible for Chichester postgraduate programme bursaries if you achieve a 2:1 or above.