Business Management and Modern Languages Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Business Management and Modern Languages Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Why choose this course
* You will benefit from being taught by both Surrey Business School and Literature and Languages experts.
* Our award-winning [Professional Training placements](https://www.surrey.ac.uk/professional-training-placements) or study abroad opportunities prepare you for work in industry after graduation.
* You will develop your French or Spanish language skills, intercultural communication skills, plus your understanding of business principles.
* The language part of your course is a degree for t...
Why choose this course
* You will benefit from being taught by both Surrey Business School and Literature and Languages experts.
* Our award-winning [Professional Training placements](https://www.surrey.ac.uk/professional-training-placements) or study abroad opportunities prepare you for work in industry after graduation.
* You will develop your French or Spanish language skills, intercultural communication skills, plus your understanding of business principles.
* The language part of your course is a degree for the AI and digital age, in which you’ll develop ‘future-proof’ skills that are highly valued by employers, such as problem-solving, communications and intercultural awareness.
* You will combine the linguistic precision, intuition and critical proficiencies of a skilled language expert, with the latest AI technology in a wide range of industries.
We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.
What you will study\
Studying Business Management and Modern Languages at Surrey will introduce you to core business principles and practice and give you the opportunity to continuously improve and practise your skills in either French or Spanish in a variety of settings. If you don’t have an A-level or equivalent in Spanish or French, you’ll be able to learn the languages as a beginner, as long as you can demonstrate language learning aptitude.
Your first year of study will provide you with a strong base of knowledge in the essentials of business management and will introduce you to using Spanish or French in a variety of academic and professional contexts. From the second year, you will be given the opportunity to select from a widening range of optional modules, including marketing, human resources, sociolinguistics and translation.
The course includes a Professional Training placement abroad, or the possibility of studying abroad with one of our partner universities. You will gain real insight into business practice in the relevant country, plus the opportunity to use and develop your language skills in a professional setting.
Studying abroad gives your CV a true employability boost with more than 60 per cent of employers saying they want, and will quickly promote, employees with international experience.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Stag Hill
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A75-E14
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
B,B,B
Required subjects: A-level French or Spanish. Candidates who are not taking A-level French or Spanish will be invited to study the Ab Initio (absolute beginner) pathway, for which there are no formal language requirements. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Required subjects: A-level French or Spanish. Candidates who are not taking A-level French or Spanish will be invited to study the Ab Initio (absolute beginner) pathway, for which there are no formal language requirements. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C). Please see the alternative qualifications guidance if you are taking a mixture of BTECs and A-levels or if you are taking other qualifications types.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-merit: 18.0, offer-distinction: 27.0
Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 level 3 credits overall including 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit. Required subjects: A-level French or Spanish. Candidates who are not taking A-level French or Spanish will be invited to study the Ab Initio (absolute beginner) pathway, for which there are no formal language requirements. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32.0
Overall: 32. Required subjects: HL5/SL6 in French or Spanish. Candidates who are not taking French or Spanish will be invited to study the Ab Initio (absolute beginner) pathway, for which there are no formal language requirements. GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL2/SL2.
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,B
Overall: ABBBB. Required subjects: Spanish or French. Candidates who are not taking French or Spanish will be invited to study the Ab Initio (absolute beginner) pathway, for which there are no formal language requirements. GCSE or equivalent: English Language - Scottish National 5 - C, Mathematics - Scottish National 5 - C.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall: BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Required subjects: A-level French or Spanish. Candidates who are not taking A-level French or Spanish will be invited to study the Ab Initio (absolute beginner) pathway, for which there are no formal language requirements. GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level section for the required GCSE levels.
T Level
D
Overall: Distinction with C in the Core Component. Required subjects: A-level French or Spanish. Candidates who are not taking A-level French or Spanish will be invited to study the Ab Initio (absolute beginner) pathway, for which there are no formal language requirements. GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level section for the required GCSE levels.
Extended Project
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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