BA (Hons) Global Communication with Business Management with a Placement Year

Ever wondered how successful communication transcends cultural and linguistic barriers? Ever considered how global companies manage their diverse workforces, or what makes for successful communication in business? On our Global Communication with Business Management with a Placement Year degree, you’ll work with experts in the fields of business, language, and intercultural communication to explore key global challenges.

You’ll develop your understanding of global business and discover the essentials of business, marketing, and intercultural communication. You’ll discover the importance of global communication and intercultural awareness for today’s individuals and businesses. Your intercultural training will invite you to challenge yourself and the cultural stereotypes that create barriers to successful communication.

You’ll develop your understanding of how global businesses manage workforces with widely differing languages, values, and business practices. You’ll then have the chance to put your skills to the test by spending an optional semester abroad. You can also study a language, such as Arabic, BSL, Chinese or German, subject to availability.

You’ll also have the exciting opportunity to put your skills to the test in your third year by spending 9-12 months on a placement, gaining invaluable work experience and employability skills.