BA Arabic and International Business
About this course
BA (Hons) in Arabic and International Business, an undergraduate degree combining Arabic language and culture studies with global business management and organisational strategy. Core topics include Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students may optionally undertake a placement year or a year abroad. The first year covers the foundations through Global Business Environment, Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture, Marketing for International Business, and The Arab World and the Word, with optional choices such as Foundations of Accounting and Finance. The second year builds competence with Expressions of Arabic Culture, International Business Practice, and International Organisational Behaviour, alongside optional modules like Digital Business and International Financial Analysis. The final year centres on advanced study including Comparative International Management, Final Year Project, Strategic Perspectives, and Themes in Contemporary Arabic Studies. Optional modules across the course allow further specialisation in areas such as Global Marketing Management and International Financial Management.
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Entry requirements
A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM. BTEC Diploma – DD. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We are ideally looking for evidence of successful language learning, formal or informal, in the applicant’s personal statement, but please note that these courses are designed for students only at Beginners or False Beginners level in Arabic and we may need to test you to determine your language level. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 24%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 16%
- Administrative occupations: 14%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 7%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 76%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Foundation course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Global Business Environment
- Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture
- Marketing for International Business
- The Arab World and the Word
- Foundations of Accounting and Finance
- Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture
- Introduction to Translation 2
- Expressions of Arabic Culture
- International Business Practice
- International Organisational Behaviour
- Digital Business
- International Financial Analysis
- Language in the Public Space
- Multilingual e-Collaboration: Transposing Current Affairs
- Understanding Culture: Arabic Studies in Focus
- Comparative International Management
- Final Year Project
- Strategic Perspectives
- Themes in Contemporary Arabic Studies
- Global Marketing Management
- Identities on the Move: Arabic Studies in Focus
- International Financial Management
- Multilingualism in Society: Theory and Practice
- Sex Strike: Gender and Protest
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Arabic and International Business at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA Arabic and International Business at University of Westminster do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Arabic and International Business at University of Westminster?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Arabic and International Business at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BA Arabic and International Business at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Arabic and International Business at University of Westminster?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.