Programme Specification for the 2025/6 academic year
BA (Hons) International Business and Global Cultural Studies
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | BA (Hons) International Business and Global Cultural Studies | Programme code | UFA3SBESML02 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 6 (Honours) |
2. Description of the Programme
The BA (Hons) International Business and Global Cultural Studies programme is an exit route only and not available for direct application. Transfer to this programme is subject to agreement from the International Business and Modern Languages Programme Director.
You can switch to BA International Business and Global Cultural Studies after completing one or two years of BA International Business and Modern Languages. If you switch into the programme for second or third year, you will take only optional cultural modules from across Modern Languages and Cultures (no core language modules) in second or third year. If you pass 60 credits of language modules over years 1 and 2 and then switch to Global Cultural Studies for your third year, this will be recognised in your degree title (see Programme Specific Award Rules).
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
Please see the programme specifications for BA (Hons) International Business and Modern Languages. As language modules are optional and condonable, you may not reach the same level of proficiency in your language as on BA (Hons) International Business and Modern Languages.
4. Programme Structure
The BA International Business and Global Cultural Studies is a three-year full-time programme of study at Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) level 6 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme is divided into three stages. Each stage is normally equivalent to an academic year. The programme may also be taken part-time in up to six years.
You begin on BA International Business and Modern Languages and change to BA International Business and Global Cultural Studies in the following cases:
- You fail your core language at first or second year.
- You decide you no longer want to study any core language modules after first or second year.
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
Stage 1
Follow the guidelines for BA International Business and Modern Languages. The only difference between programmes is that language modules are condonable, so if you fail a core language at first year, you can move onto the BA International Business and Global Cultural Studies as an exit programme.
Stage 1: 45 credits of compulsory Business School modules, 45 credits of compulsory modules in Modern Languages, 15 credits of optional Business School modules, 15 credits of optional modules consisting of content related to your chosen language.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEM1027 | The International Business Context | 15 | Yes |
| BEM1023 | Discovering Management | 30 | No |
| SML1005 | Language, Communication and Power | 15 | No |
| MLX S1 BA comp language 2022-3 | |||
| MLF1001 | French Language | 30 | Yes |
| MLF1052 | French Language for Beginners | 30 | Yes |
| MLG1001 | German Language | 30 | Yes |
| MLG1052 | German Language for Beginners | 30 | Yes |
| MLI1001 | Italian Language | 30 | Yes |
| MLI1052 | Italian Language for Beginners | 30 | Yes |
| MLM1052 | Beginners Chinese | 30 | Yes |
| MLP1052 | Portuguese Language for Beginners | 30 | Yes |
| MLR1001 | Contemporary Russian Written and Oral | 30 | Yes |
| MLR1030 | Russian Language for Beginners | 30 | Yes |
| MLS1001 | Spanish Language | 30 | Yes |
| MLS1056 | Spanish Language for Beginners | 30 | Yes |
Optional Modules
Business School Optional Module codes are BEA, BEE, BEF, and BEM (DA/Z/BEP are not available on your course) and the options can be viewed here - https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/studyinformation/modules/?prog=business-school
Modern Languages options can be viewed here (Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies Modules -https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/studyinformation/modules/?prog=lcvs&year=2025/6)
Stage 2
If you move into BA International Business and Global Cultural Studies for your second year, please follow the pattern below. Otherwise, please see BA International Business and Modern Languages. On BA International Business and Global Cultural Studies language modules are condonable, so if you fail a core language at second year, you can move onto the BA International Business and Global Cultural Studies as an exit programme.
Stage 2: 45 credits of compulsory Business School modules, BEM2048 and BEM2047, 15 credits of compulsory Modern Languages module, SML2246, 15 credits of optional Business School modules, 45 credits of optional modules from Modern Languages.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEM2048 | International Business | 15 | Yes |
| BEM2047 | Organisational Behaviour | 30 | No |
| SML2246 | Intercultural Communication | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
Business School Optional Module codes are BEA, BEE, BEF, and BEM (DA/Z/BEP are not available on your course) and the options can be viewed here - https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/studyinformation/modules/?prog=business-school)
Take any ML- or SML-coded stage-2 module, subject to language prerequisites and co-requisites.
Modern Languages options can be viewed here (Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies Modules -
https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/studyinformation/modules/?prog=lcvs&year=2025/6)
Stage 3
120 credits of compulsory modules
iYou must take one of these modules:
Compulsory Modules
Stage 3: 15 credits of compulsory Business School module BEM3065, 15 credits of compulsory Modern Languages module SML3009, 45 credits of optional Business School modules, 45 credits of optional Modern Languages modules.
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEM3065 | Strategy | 15 | Yes |
| SML3009 | Intercultural Communication in a Global World | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
Business School Optional Module codes are BEA, BEE, BEF, and BEM (DA/Z/BEP are not available on your course) and the options can be viewed here - https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/studyinformation/modules/?prog=business-school)
Modern Languages options can be viewed here (Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies Modules -
https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/studyinformation/modules/?prog=lcvs&year=2025/6)
Stage 4
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
7. Programme Regulations
Classification
Your degree classification will be calculated from the credit-weighted average marks for stages 2 and 3 combined in the ratio 1:2 respectively.
Your degree title will be ‘BA International Business and Global Cultural Studies’. If you have passed at least 60 credits of a language in stages 1 and 2, you will get ‘with proficiency in [language]’ added to your degree title. If you have passed at least 60 credits of a language at advanced level (MLx1001, MLx2001) you will get ‘with proficiency in advanced [language]’.
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
BA (Hons) International Business and Global Cultural Studies
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | ECTS credits |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 23/08/2019 |
Date of last revision | 16/09/2025 |
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