Course summary

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 professional 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.

Top reasons to study with us

• Gain practical Arabic language skills and intercultural awareness in simulated and authentic professional contexts  
• Experience a sophisticated business environment – our state-of-the-art Bloomberg Financial Markets Suite allows you to gain first-hand exposure to technology that’s widely adopted in leading global investment banks in the major financial centres of the world
• Benefit from an (optional) international experience through a placement, study abroad and/or field trips. Previous field trip destinations have included Morocco, Hong Kong, France, Cuba and Argentina
• Receive tailored academic support and career planning through our tutorials
• Enjoy opportunities to practise one-to-one conversation with a native speaker through the Languages Plus programme

Course structure

Our course focuses on active learning, through lectures, seminars, workshops, task-based and blended learning, designed to engage your interest and promote your learning.

You'll study with the latest technology and learning spaces and you'll get extensive hands-on experience with industry partners to prepare you for the real world.

You'll be taught by inspiring and experienced lecturers who will help you develop a wide range of soft skills including communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and time-management in highly interactive and engaging classes.

Assessment methods include e-portfolios, real-world simulation tasks, essays, reports, individual and group presentations and case studies, as well as time-constrained in-class tests and exams.

Years 1 and 2 will provide you with the skills and knowledge to undertake an optional year-long placement in an overseas, Arabic-speaking destination, which could include studying at a recognised educational institution.

You can also choose to study an optional module from a range of topics across the University in each year.

The following subjects are indicative of what you'll study on this course.