This international business degree offers you the chance to also specialise in specific markets and learn the language(s) and intercultural communication skills needed to navigate our diverse world.

You don’t need any language qualifications to start this course as Mandarin Chinese is only offered from beginner level.

The unique structure of this degree sets it apart for students who want to study business and languages together. The two halves of your degree will be equally weighted but also directly related, as you will develop language skills and learn about international business and different business environments in tandem.

What you’ll learn

What makes this course stand out is the focus on foreign markets and business in language classes as opposed to traditional literature or cultural studies. This means you’ll learn about business and economics in the language(s) you choose to study, developing not only the linguistic skills needed to communicate effectively in a business context, but also the intercultural awareness needed to work and communicate effectively in the global market.

Business modules that are taught in English have been developed for you to gain a broad perspective on international business and management, covering topics such as social responsibility and ethical practice in professional contexts.

Our modules are designed to stay at the forefront of business. As well as relevant knowledge, you’ll develop essential social and cognitive skills, such as adaptability, problem solving, interpersonal communication and creativity, which are all key to your employability.

Our international business and modern languages graduates are in high demand from a wide range of organisations that are in need of business expertise, cultural awareness and linguistic proficiency operating in international markets and to multinational companies.

Recent graduates

Our graduates are now working in roles such as:

• Finance Analyst
• Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor
• Graduate Programme – Markets Division
• Operations Manager
• Graduate Scheme
• Auditor
• Tax Analyst
• Associate Recruitment Consultant
• Corporate Communications Graduate
• Marketing and Business Development Intern
• Assurance Associate
• Training Asset Fund Manager.

Graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as Ford Motor Company (Germany), Nestle (Switzerland), Accenture, Deutsche Bank, DHL, IBM, KPMG Luxembourg, Deloitte, Hays, HCL Technologies and PwC.

Professional accreditations

This programme may lead to accreditation or exemptions from the following professional bodies based upon modules taken.

At present exemptions are available from:

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Graduate may be able to claim a Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) 'standard award', which give credits towards CII professional qualifications in financial services and insurance. Graduate must apply directly to the CII.