Prepare for success in International Business and stand out to employers by developing your language skills in preparation to work in a globalised economy.
Develop critical insight into the theory and practice of international business
Gain advanced skills in French
Understand the cultural, social and economic contexts of your chosen language
Spend an optional semester at a French university.
Complete an optional 24-week work placement in a French-speaking country

Expand your language skills alongside your understanding of international business – preparing you to become a multilingual professional. There’s an option to study and work abroad for 18 months, developing transferable skills and giving you a competitive advantage in the international employment market.

Work placements

As part of your course you have the option to spend at least 24 weeks on a paid work placement in a relevant organisation in France.

Not only is your placement a fantastic way to explore and get to know a different country, it’s also a great opportunity to gain valuable tourism industry experience and apply the knowledge developed throughout your studies. It also helps you develop your professional skills and French language ability – significantly enhancing your employability. 

Live projects

In addition to the optional 24-week work placement, you’ll also undertake highly skilled employment projects in each academic year. You’ll apply your learning alongside your language skills, working with local, national and international companies. You’ll also learn from the experiences of other students, as part of our wider languages community.

Networking opportunities

We’re proud of our links with UK and international tourism-related businesses, and with our alumni. You’ll have numerous opportunities to network with them at events like our annual alumni event.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

At every level of this course you’ll have the opportunity to acquire and apply an array of knowledge relating to international business. You’ll develop your French language skills and cultural awareness to a high level. You’ll engage with real companies through placement and projects to increase your employability.

You learn through

• lectures and seminars, with guest speakers
• weekly sessions with foreign language assistants
• French modules taught in the target language
• independent and directed study
• presentations and group work
• an optional semester abroad
• an optional placement year abroad

As a graduate of this course you’ll have a wide choice of career options, both in the UK and internationally. You can find careers in multinational organisations and in UK-based firms with international operations.

This course prepares you for a career in

• international management
• foreign direct investment
• international enterprise
• international strategy
• regional integration
• global supply chain management
• translation and interpreting
• teaching and lecturing

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work in the following roles

• marketing and business data analyst 
• accountant in training 
• client liaison services
• account executive 
• project planner in linguistic validation 
• managing director 
• software engineering consultant 
• global quality control analyst 
• associate consultant (IT) 
• marketing manager 
• junior asset manager 
• cyber security analyst 

 

UCAS points

• 112

This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For post A level language study, you must have an A level in French or AS level at grade C in French. For beginner level you need GCSE grade B or 5 in any foreign language, or equivalent. For example:

• BBC at A Level including A level French
• A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies, and must include an acceptable foreign language qualification.

GCSE

• English language or literature at grade C or 4
• Maths at grade D or 3

You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate plus, for post-A level study, an A or AS level at grade C in French. For beginner level you need GCSE grade B or above in any foreign language or equivalent. Normally an interview will be required.

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Your third year will be spent on placement.

 

Year 1 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Business & Culture In French-Speaking Societies	20	Coursework
Contemporary International Business	40	Coursework
Foreign Language (French)	20	Coursework Practical
Foundations Of Business	40	Coursework Practical

 

 

Year 2 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Foreign Language (French)	20	Coursework Practical
Global Entrepreneurship	40	Coursework
Global Entrepreneurship Abroad	40	Coursework
Managing Across Borders	40	Coursework
Work & Life In French-Speaking Societies	20	Coursework Practical

 

Year 3 Optional modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Placement Year

 

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Advanced International Business	40	Coursework
Consultancy Project In International Business	40	Coursework
Contemporary Debates In French-Speaking Societies	20	Practical
Foreign Language (French)	20	Coursework Practical