BA Business with Business Communication Top-up

The BA Business with Business Communication (Top-up) at the University of Portsmouth is for students who have already studied business at a higher level and want to get a full bachelor’s degree. This course is also suitable for those whose first language is not English because they get to study business topics and improve their English skills at the same time. 

Students will learn about important subjects such as international business and strategic management. They will also practice business communication through presentations, interviews, and writing tasks. The programme is flexible, so students can finish it in one or two years, based on their previous studies and English proficiency level. 

Furthermore, the course helps students build both technical knowledge and important skills, like teamwork and communication. Graduates from this programme are ready for careers in fields like business development, digital marketing, recruitment, and financial analysis.

The University of Portsmouth became a university in 1992 after being a successful polytechnic for many years. It is located in Portsmouth, England, and has more than 31,000 students, including over 5,700 students from other countries.

The university has received a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 and a 5-star rating from QS World University Rankings for its teaching quality and student employability. In addition, the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings named it one of the best young universities in the world.

Grade Requirements:

• Students applying for the 2-year course need a Level 4 qualification, like an HNC or 120 credits from the first year of a relevant degree.
• For the 1-year course, applicants need a Level 5 qualification, such as an HND, or 240 credits from the first two years of a degree.

English Proficiency:

• For entry into year 2, applicants need a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 with no skill area below 5.5, and for year 3, they need at least 6.0 with no section below 5.5.

International students enrolling in the University of Portsmouth’s BA Business with Business Communication (Top-up) programme for the 2025/26 academic year will pay the tuition fee of £16,200. Keep in mind that this fee may still be updated annually.

At the University of Portsmouth, international students can apply for different scholarships. One option is the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship, which offers £5,000 off the first year’s fees for excellent students. Another scholarship, the Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship, gives £2,500 off first-year fees for qualified students.

The Sanctuary Scholarship is available for students seeking asylum; it covers all undergraduate tuition fees and offers extra support. 

Students who obtain a BA Business with Business Communication (Top-up) degree from the University of Portsmouth can pursue the following job roles:

• Business Manager 
• Business Analyst 
• Market Research Analyst 
• Accountant 
• Marketing Specialist 
• Financial Manager

Prospective students can apply for this course through UCAS or directly to the university through their online application form. Those who need assistance with the application process can speak with one of our trained counsellors.