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BA (Honours) Business Management and Languages at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Business management is studied alongside French, German or Spanish, with study time divided equally between the two subjects. The degree covers how businesses develop strategies, handle risk and make decisions, and functions such as marketing, accounting and finance. The named degree reflects the chosen language.

Duration: 3 years full-time equivalent at the fastest pace (120 credits per year, October start); typically 6 years part-time at 60 credits per year; maximum 16 years  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 includes An introduction to business and management (B100) and a language route (beginners or intermediate modules, 30 credits each); Stage 2 includes Shaping business opportunities (B207) with a language-speaking world module; Stage 3 includes Strategic management (B302). Each stage is 120 credits.

Career pathways

Leads to opportunities in management and business, with the added value of another language in the international market.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Business Management and Languages (BA, covering French, German and Spanish routes): There are no formal entry requirements. Start points in the language element depend on current proficiency: unless you have prior knowledge equivalent to CEFR level A2, the beginners' language module is the recommended start at Stage 1; intermediate modules follow on from beginners'. An optional Access module is available for those wanting to build confidence in online study.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 24,528 for the whole programme (2026/27). England fee for the full 360-credit honours degree, based on maximum chargeable fees for 2026/27; valid for modules starting before 31 July 2027. International fees not stated. Source

Duration: 3 years full-time equivalent at the fastest pace (120 credits per year, October start); typically 6

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