BA (Hons) International Human Resources and Business Communication (Top-Up) at University of Portsmouth

Develop expertise in international human resources and immerse yourself in an English-speaking learning environment on this course, gaining essential skills in HR and conversational, formal and business English. Gain the HR knowledge you need to help people and businesses thrive while also improving your English language skills on this BA (Hons) International Human Resources and Business Communication top-up course. You'll learn everything you need for a career in international human resources, including how to champion equality and diversity in global workplaces, techniques to attract, develop and retain talent from around the world, and cross-cultural awareness for business.

Duration: 1 year full-time (top-up); 2 years full-time (top-up)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include General Language Grade 6 (English); Project; Business Communication 3; Cross Cultural Awareness for Business; Managing Equality and Diversity at Work; Recruiting and Motivating Teams; Business Communication 2; General Language Grade 5 (English); Human Resources for the Professional; Language of Human Resource Management.

Career pathways

Working in human resources and human resource management offers an impressive set of benefits. The opportunity to contribute to an organisation's growth and success, excellent scope for career progression, and a wealth of job opportunities across almost every sector there is.

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