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BSc Hons Business Management and Spanish

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Surrey

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Business Management and Spanish course is designed to develop language expertise alongside a strong understanding of business operations, preparing students for the global job market. The program emphasizes:

  • Industry readiness: Opportunities for Professional Training placements or study abroad, helping students gain practical experience.
  • Expert instruction: Benefit from being taught by specialists in both business and Spanish.
  • Future-proof skills: Develop problem-solving, communication, and intercultural awareness, all highly valued by employers.

Rankings:

  • 3rd in the UK for Iberian language courses (Complete University Guide 2025)
  • 4th in the UK for languages and linguistics (Guardian University Guide 2025)
  • Top 10 in the UK for overall student satisfaction in Business and Management (National Student Survey 2024)

Course Overview:

  • Year 1: You'll dive into the fundamentals of business management while picking up some essential Spanish language skills that are super useful in both academic and professional settings.
  • Year 2 Onwards: A world of optional modules opens up for you to explore, including marketing, HR, sociolinguistics, and translation.
  • Professional Training Placement: Get ready for an exciting year abroad where you can gain hands-on business experience and really hone your language skills in a real-world professional setting.

Facilities:

  • Language Teaching: Enjoy access to digital language labs, a multimedia lab, top-notch interpreting facilities, a virtual learning environment, and an e-portfolio system to track your progress.
  • Library: Our library is open 24/7 during the semester, providing a treasure trove of resources for both business and language studies.
  • Media: You'll have access to international press, a variety of books, audio materials, and a media store stocked with films, live satellite TV, and world cinema.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • The award-winning Professional Training placement scheme offers students the opportunity to spend a year in industry, either in the UK or abroad, gaining valuable real-world experience.
  • Studying at Surrey provides students with a world of opportunities. They can take advantage of the university's study and work abroad partnerships, explore new cultures, and expand their skills for the graduate job market.

  • In Year 2: Focus on Spanish for research projects, helping students develop language skills for both academic and professional contexts.

  • In Year 3: Complete two short dissertation

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • 86% of students from the 2021-22 cohort go on to work and/or study.

  • The University offers career guidance to students during their studies, extending support to alumni for three years post-graduation. Graduates excel in the job market due to their academic achievements and international experience.

  • Language proficiency and an understanding of intercultural processes give graduates a distinct advantage in the competitive global job market.

  • Transferable skills such as presentation, research, and communication across cultures prepare graduates for employers' expectations.

Surrey Business School boasts strong employment outcomes: 90% of undergraduate students go on to work or further study, as per the Graduate Outcomes 2024 survey (HESA). The same applies to 90% of Literature and Languages students.

Recent employers include:

  • Electricité de France, Amazon, Kingfisher plc, Santander, JP Morgan, Lloyds Banking Group, UBS, BAE Systems, Mercedes, Capgemini, Macmillan Publishing, EY.

Many graduates pursue further studies, including:

  • MA Intercultural Communication with International Business, MSc Business Analytics, MBA, MBA International Marketing

Program Key Stats

£22,000
£ 29
Sept Intake : 14th Jan


70 %

Eligibility Criteria

BBB
3.3
32
70

1290
28
6.5
100

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • International Business Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Brand Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Business Consultant
  • Management Consultant
  • Entrepreneur
  • Project Manager

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