International Communication and International Business BA (Hons)

Our International Communication and International Business BA is designed to focus on the skillset and communication needs of a variety of businesses. It offers you the chance to develop your knowledge of business and communication methods while also building the practical skills and capabilities required for you to function effectively in an international business environment. It pays attention to key issues in business today, like equality and sustainability. <br/><br/>The course aims to develop an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to ideas and issues, preparing you to thrive in a range of workplaces such as private businesses, the public or third sectors, self-employment, and multinational corporations and institutions of all kinds. <br/><br/>A range of flexible opportunities can be tailored to you, including short field trips, summer schools, a semester spent studying abroad during the second year, and/or a year-long international experience or work placement between years two and three of the course.<br/><br/>You’ll gain intercultural competence, communication and mediation skills for the professional world whilst contributing to a learning environment that values diversity, inclusivity and personal growth. You’ll graduate prepared to respond to contemporary business issues and the intercultural challenges of the global business environment.

The University of Westminster is a global university in London with a supportive and welcoming community of over 20,000 students from over 160 countries. <br/><br/>Students receive tailored support through personal tutors, mentoring from industry professionals and access to Zone29 - a nine-storey hub for enterprise and career success offering placements, events and one-to-one advice. You can also look forward to opportunities for UK and international travel and free perks like breakfast, gym membership and a wide range of student clubs to support your wellbeing. <br/><br/>Westminster was ranked number 1 in the UK for work-based learning (Forage UK University and Educator Awards 2023) and shortlisted for Best Entrepreneurial Initiative at the London Higher Awards in 2024. They were awarded TEF Silver in the 2023 teaching excellence framework. They have been rated Silver for Student Experience and Student Outcomes, indicating a very high standard in these areas.