English For International Corporate Communication, BA (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), UK

English For International Corporate Communication, BA (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

This degree aims to help students develop professional skills in English across a wide range of business-related domains and will be of interest for anyone wishing to work or has already worked in communication-oriented careers related to international business and management. It will prepare students for any career or field of postgraduate study requiring a mixture of business knowledge, high-level English language skills and cultural awareness, e.g. public relations, marketing and advertising. The distinctiveness and strengths of the course lie in the emphasis on the application of intercultural and communication theories to work-related contexts through a programme of compulsory modules and optional pathways.

The School’s quality stamp in English language provision is officially accredited by the British Council. We are also a provider of the Certificate in International Business English Training, accredited by Trinity College London and English UK professional bodies.

• This course gives students who enter directly after completing a diploma in their home country a fast-track route to a British degree.
• Our Worldwise Learning Centre offers advice and support for the study of world languages, cultures, travelling, and working or studying abroad.
• You will have access to our state-of-the-art learning centre, with interactive video, satellite television, computers, and other selfstudy audio and video materials.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

ACCREDITATION

Accreditation by the British Council for non-native speakers of English only.

SPECIALISED ADVICE CENTRE

All students will have access to our Worldwise Learning Centre, which is open year-round and offers advice and support for the study of world languages and cultures, traveling, and working or studying abroad.

• This course is also available at our partner, SCOPE at City University, Hong Kong
• The distinctiveness and strengths of the course lie in the emphasis on the application of intercultural and communication theories to work-related contexts through a programme of compulsory modules and a truly varied range of optional pathways
• You will be fully exposed to the UK culture through activities of the Worldwise Learning Centre
• As a native speaker of a foreign language you can gain work experience through Worldwise Learning Centre with five-day work placements and short-term internships, for example as a language assistant for conversation classes or at events, or as a Worldwise student advisor
• Opportunities also exist for national and international work placement through studying a work experience stand-alone certificate offered from our award-winning Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership
• The School’s English language provision is officially accredited by the British Council
• We are also a provider of the Certificate in International Business English Training, accredited by Trinity College London and English UK professional bodies

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND ASSESSMENT

A 3 year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credit (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study, which comprises of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your option choices.

The course is delivered through a mixture of lectures, seminars and tutorials. Students work independently on projects inside and outside the classroom. Class contact time will vary between 12 and 20 hours per week. However a student is expected to commit to substantial study outside the classroom, bringing total study time to thirty five hours per week. Class size is between 20 and 25 students.

The course is assessed through a mixture of assignments such as reports and essays, group work projects, presentations, simulations, portfolios and tests.

OPPORTUNITIES

This programme will prepare graduates for any career or field of postgraduate study requiring a mixture of business knowledge and high-level English as well as cultural awareness. Consider careers in public relations, marketing, advertising, international relations, consultancy work, or corporate training.

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