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Birkbeck, University of London

Business Management and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese)

London, England, United Kingdom · UCAS N143

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Main Site

  • Intl. Tuition

    £19,320 (2027-28)

  • Home Tuition

    £10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)

  • Intake

    October 2027

  • UCAS code

    N143

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Course Overview

Business Management and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) at Birkbeck, University of London in London, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

7,720

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

12.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

67.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£19,320

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Business Management and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Business Management and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Business Management and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese)
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Asian languages
  • Chinese
  • European languages
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Languages
  • Modern languages
  • Spanish
  • Business and management
  • Business studies
  • Management

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

7,720

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

12%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool temperate

Safety Index (indicative)

7.8/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community

University Stats

Total Students7,720
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students12%
Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

67%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£19,320

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

£77,280

For full 4 years

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£19,320per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page
Estimated Total (per year)£19,320