BA (Hons) International Trade and Business Communication (Top-up) at University of Portsmouth

On this top-up course for students who don't speak English as their first language, you'll study all things business, preparing you for the fast-paced world of international trade. If English isn't your first language and you want to build a career in global trade, 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 alongside native and non-native speakers, learning how people use conversational, formal and business English in preparation for the fast-paced world of international trade.

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; International Trade: Payments and Law; International Marketing and Export Trade; Business and Markets in a Global Environment; Intercultural Perspectives on Communication; Managing Across Cultures; Practical Translation (Chinese); Professional Experience.

Career pathways

The globalisation of trade has transformed the world economy. Today, approximately one fourth of total global production is exported ( Our World in Data ).

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