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UndergraduateDiploma of Higher Education

Business Management and Languages (W86)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The DipHE Business Management and Languages (W86) at Open University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Combine business management with French, German or Spanish and gain a solid grounding in both subjects. You’ll explore key concepts in business management and develop competence in your chosen language. You’ll see how businesses develop strategies and make decisions, and gain insight into functions such as marketing and accounting. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Business Management Fundamentals
Organisational Strategy and Decision Making
Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
Financial Accounting and Analysis
Language Communication Skills
Advanced Language and Culture Studies
International Business Operations
Intercultural Communication in Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£23,000£32,000£46,000
5 years£26,500£38,000£52,500

UK subject average: £25,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 49% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working
7%Studying
8%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
96%
Academic support
99%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
52%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Open University

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