If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component.
Our Arabic and International Business BA will help you develop the skills and knowledge you'll need to succeed in the internationalised business world.
In today's global economy, language skills are of significant value to prospective employers when combined with business expertise. This combination can greatly enhance your career opportunities.
On our course, you'll have the opportunity to study Arabic language, culture and international business in an integrated way, exploring the relationships between these elements and the broader economic, financial and cross-cultural contexts in which they are produced.
Our comprehensive language training places strong emphasis on the use of language in a business environment, while our business modules will allow you to gain a solid understanding of international business – a combination that will enable you to gain the real-world skills required to progress to a rewarding career.
The training you'll receive in cross-cultural communication will equip you with the flexibility, adaptability and creativity required in global interactions.
You'll also have the opportunity to benefit from experiencing life, culture and the world of work or study outside the UK by taking part in an optional year-long placement overseas. Study placements take place at a partner educational institution in a country where Arabic is the official language.
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Year 1
Subjects of study include:
Credit Level 4
Year 2
Subjects of study include:
Credit Level 5
Year Abroad
Between Years 2 and 3 you'll have the option to spend a full academic year abroad at a partner institution and/or approved form of employment in a country where Arabic is the official language.
Year 3
Subjects of study include:
Credit Level 6
Past graduates of this degree have found successful employment in diverse sectors such as international business development, business consultancy, investment banking and marketing, where knowledge of specific languages is advantageous.
With a growing global network of 3,000 employers, our Careers and Employability Service is here to support you to achieve your full potential.
Job roles
This course will prepare you for roles such as:
Account manager
Advertising executive
Auditor
Banker
Business advisor
Cultural liaison officer
NGO officer
Researcher
Specialised consultant
Teacher
Trader
Graduate employment
Graduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:
FDM Group
Saturday Islamic School
Transport for London
Wow Learning
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
