BA International Enterprise and Business Communication Top-Up

The BA International Enterprise and Business Communication (Top-Up) programme at the University of Portsmouth is designed to shape students into effective English communicators with expert business awareness and competence to make them ready for the competitive world of business. The one-year full-time or two part-time programmes enable students to explore all aspects of modern enterprises, including how to use language as a tool to learn about people and become effective business communicators internationally.

The BA International Enterprise and Business Communication (Top-Up) programme at the University of Portsmouth is an ideal course for international students who wish to learn about how people use conversion and entrepreneurial thinking to conduct business and bring new products and services to market. After completing the course, students will have the English language proficiency and international business knowledge to set up their own business or start-up.

The University of Portsmouth is a highly rated institution known for its commitment to providing quality education and a supportive learning environment. It offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines, including medicine, law, engineering, business, and the arts. The university is dedicated to student success and provides excellent resources and support services to help students achieve their academic and career goals.

Grade Requirements:

Applicants for the 1-year course require relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example, an appropriate HND, foundation degree or advanced diploma, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject. Applicants for the 2-year course require relevant HE study leading to a Level 4 qualification.

English Proficiency:

Applicants for the 2-year course require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5. Applicants for the 1-year course require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

For International students enrolling in the BA International Enterprise and Business Communication (Top-Up) programme at the University of Portsmouth, the tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic session are £16,200.

The University of Portsmouth offers several scholarships specifically for international students who are enrolling in their first undergraduate degree. These include the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship, which gives you a £5,000 reduction in your tuition fees for your first year of study. Additionally, there is the Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship, which offers a £2,500 discount on your fees for the first year.

Graduates of the Enterprise and Business Communication (Top-Up) programme from the University of Portsmouth can pursue various career roles, including:

• Corporate Communication Specialist
• Public Relations Manager 
• Internal Communications Officer
• Marketing Specialist
• Business Analyst
• Sales Manager

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.