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Business Management and English Language BSc

Aston University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business management principles, combined with advanced language skills in English. The program will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing global business environment. Students will learn how to analyze complex business problems, develop effective strategies, and implement sustainable solutions. In addition, they will gain proficiency in using English as a language of international communication, which is essential for success in today's globalized economy.

Additional Information

The course is structured into lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical exercises. Students will have opportunities to engage in group projects, presentations, and case studies. The program also offers a range of language courses, including grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, which are tailored to the needs of business students. In addition, students will have access to state-of-the-art language laboratories and resources.

Unlock Your Potential at Aston University - Where Business and Language Meet.

Aston University is one of the top universities in the UK for business and management studies, with a strong reputation for producing well-rounded and highly employable graduates. The university's location in Birmingham provides access to a vibrant and diverse cultural environment, offering students a unique learning experience. The program's emphasis on language skills will provide students with a competitive advantage in the job market, enabling them to communicate effectively and build successful careers in international business.

Why You Should Study This Course

You will be taught by lecturers who are internationally recognized researchers in fields such as leadership communication, marketing, economic development, multi-national enterprises, forensic linguistics, language and gender, and TESOL. With a professional placement year as one of its key features, the program is geared towards increasing your employability by providing you with the knowledge and skills required of professionals working in the public, private and voluntary sectors. For International Students intending to do a foundation year, visit ONCAMPUS. The placement year is compulsory for this course. It takes place during your third year at Aston and is worth 10 percent of the final degree result. You can choose to spend the year on a work placement in the UK or, if you choose to go abroad, there are both work and study placements available. In recent years, Aston students have undertaken placements with a range of employers including Airbus, Friends of the Earth, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, and Warburtons, with others going overseas to undertake placements in countries including Japan, Spain, and Germany.

General Eligibility

BBC (standard offer) BCC (with EPQ or Core Maths minimum grade B) CCC (contextual offer*) IB- 29 points overall with grades 5, 5, 4 in 3 higher level subjects. Standard level Maths and English grade 5 required in lieu of GCSE English and Maths grade C/4.

What You'll Study

1 Final year
Core modules: Dissertation Leadership and Management Communication Advanced Leadership and Management Communication Theories and Practice of Leadership Business Ethics Optional modules: International Marketing Sustainable Operations Management Consumer Research and the Customer Experience Strategic Human Resource Management Computer-mediated Communication Spoken Discourse Analysis Communicating Across Cultures Multimodal Analysis
2 Year 1
Core modules: Language and Society Introduction to Discourse Analysis Introduction to Linguistics Practical Applications of Language Description Introduction to Marketing Management Introduction to Organisational Behaviour Introduction to Business Economics
3 Year 2
Core modules: Psychology and Work Effective Teamwork Fundamental Strategy Operations Management Introduction to Intercultural Communication Working with Language Data Language at Work Optional modules: Written Text Analysis Language in the News Media Literature, Culture and So
4 Year 3
The Aston placement year forms an integral part of your educational journey and is compulsory for all home students. International/EU students can request permission to opt-out of the placement year, but we strongly recommend that it is completed where possible.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89
IELTS: An overall minimum score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 for each individual IELTS skill. Financial requirement You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses inside London If you’re applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, and you’ve been in the UK for less than 12 months, you need to prove you have a total of £2,668 for courses in London, or a total of £2,046 for courses outside London. If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs.

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