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International Management and Modern Languages (French) w study or work abroad
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
Course summary
Learn how to excel in an international business environment. Develop your management and intercultural skills, get work experience and become fluent in French.
Gain specialised knowledge of the international business environment and the global economy. Learn the fundamentals of management while studying business in a foreign language.
We teach all units covering language, history, politics and culture in French. This includes some units that focus on the business context. This combination of language and business will help you understand the professional environment in French-speaking countries, preparing you for your time abroad.
Two leading departments deliver this course: the School of Management and the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies.
Years 1 and 2
You'll study economics, finance and organisational behaviour. You'll also learn about the history and culture of French-speaking countries.
In Year 2, you'll prepare for your year abroad by learning more about working, studying and doing business in French.
Year 3
Spend up to 12 months in a French-speaking country. You’ll have the flexibility to choose an International Academic Exchange, a work placement or a combination of both.
Final year
Specialise by choosing from a range of management units. Optional units in French will further develop your linguistic expertise and cultural knowledge.
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B100
- Institution code:
- B16
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B100
- Institution code:
- B16
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Typical Offer:
AAB in three A levels including A in French
A level Contextual offer:
ABB in three A levels including grade A in French.
Alternative Offer:
ABB in three A levels including grade A in French plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
BTEC RQF
Typical offer: DDD plus A at A level
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in a relevant subject area plus grade A in A level French or another qualification that meets the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Your language qualification must be recent or you must be able to demonstrate that you are using French regularly at a high level: we may contact you to assess this.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 9 credits
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 30 credits achieved at Distinction and 9 credits achieved at Merit or above. We also require grade A in A level French or another qualification that meets the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Your language qualification must be recent or you must be able to demonstrate that you are using French regularly at a high level. We may contact you to assess this. Please contact us to discuss the content of the Access course you are studying to check that the units you are covering are suitable.
Scottish Advanced Higher - AB
AB in two Advanced Highers including A in French.
We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAABB in their Highers.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
Typical offer:
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in French.
Standard Level in French
We prefer Higher Level French, but we may be able to consider you with Standard Level French. In this case the typical offer is: 36 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in Standard Level French.
Contextual offer:
35 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in French.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - D*DD
D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant subject area plus grade A in A level French or another qualification that meets the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Your language qualification must be recent or you must be able to demonstrate that you are using French regularly at a high level: we may contact you to assess this.
T Level
Distinction and A* plus A at A level
D overall with grade A* in the core component in a T Level plus grade A in A level French or another qualification that meets the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Accounting, Digital Business Services, Finance or Management & Administration.
Your GCSE profile is important in selection for this course - see the GCSE section for more details.
Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
GCSE requirements:
GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 plus GCSE English grade B or 6 (or equivalent from our English language category A).
For further qualifications information and English Language equivalents, please see: go.bath.ac.uk/int-mgt-ml
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 5 other others in business and management courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- BBB
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees can be found on our web pages and are liable to increase annually. UK and Islands fees are regulated by the UK government and are subject to parliamentary approval.
For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/
For information about our scholarships and bursaries visit:
https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/undergraduate-scholarships-bursaries-and-other-funding/
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