International Business and Languages

This is a Connected Degree

Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.

Overview
Discover how to succeed in global business by combining business knowledge with language skills and cultural awareness on this BA (Hons) International Business and Languages degree course. Develop vital communication, interpersonal skills, adaptability and problem-solving skills, giving you a competitive edge in your career.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a career where you could travel, collaborate with people from different countries or help companies expand internationally. You’ll also have a strong foundation in business principles, fluency in foreign languages, and the cultural competence needed to navigate the complexities of today’s global business landscape.

You'll also have the opportunity to study abroad in a country where your chosen language is spoken, as well as take an optional industry placement to put your learned skills to the test in the real world.

Careers and opportunities
This degree will open doors to a wide variety of careers in the business world. Being able to talk about your international experience and global business learning will give you an advantage when applying to multinational companies in particular.

Previous graduates of this course have got jobs as:


- business development manager


- customer accounts manager


- marketing and sales executive


- product manager


- content curator


- merchandiser


- events coordinator


- recruitment consultant


- start-up programme manager


Graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as:


• Virgin Media



• IBM



• NATS (air traffic control)



• Asia Pacific Inspection



• BAE Systems



• Liquid Hub (drinks marketing)



• Morgan Stanley



• Kitchen Cut (software)



• Prospect Capital (finance)



• GSMA (worldwide mobile)



• Microsoft



(Data sourced from HESA Graduate Outcome Surveys)

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

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