BA Business top-up

The BA Business (Top-up) at the University of Kent is a one-year programme designed for students who have already completed a Higher National Diploma (HND) or similar qualification. This course helps them earn a full Bachelor's degree so that they can gain access to more academic and job opportunities.

Taught at the Canterbury campus, the course is accredited by Kent Business School, which has earned triple accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB). Students study key business areas like strategy, entrepreneurship, human resource management, and operations management. This will help them understand important business functions and develop useful skills like critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Graduates of this programme can find careers in many fields, including management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and human resources. 

The University of Kent, founded in 1965, is a public research university located in Canterbury, Kent. The university has other campuses in Medway and Tonbridge, and it sits on 300 acres of beautiful parkland. The university has a strong reputation for research, with many of its projects rated as world-class. It has also won several Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for its work in fields like Conservation, Law, and Social Care.

The University of Kent aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, which means it plans to reduce its environmental impact significantly. It is also aligning its operations with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, which focus on creating a better future for our planet. Kent Business School is one of the best in the world, holding triple accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB). This places it in the top 1% of business schools globally. 

Grade Requirements:

• International students can qualify with an English HND or Pearson/BTEC HND in a business-related subject, both requiring an average merit grade.

English Proficiency:

• Non-native English-speaking candidates must achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with no less than 5.5 in each individual skill. 

• Equivalent scores from other approved SELT tests are acceptable, provided the test was taken within 2 years of the course start date.

The University of Kent's BA Business (top-up) programme has a tuition fee of £20,700 for international students for the 2025/26 academic year. This fee is subject to review and may change yearly.

The University of Kent provides several scholarships to help international students with their studies. The Kent International Award for Academic Excellence offers a £3,000 discount on tuition fees for the first year of undergraduate study to recognise top-performing students. Additionally, the International Scholarships for Undergraduate Students can provide up to £18,000, given as £6,000 each year for three years, as long as students keep their academic standards up. There’s also the Kent Global Welcome Scholarship for postgraduate students, which offers financial support based on particular programmes.

Graduates with a BA Business (top-up) degree from the University of Kent have the qualifications needed to apply for the following job roles:

• Business Analyst 

• Human Resources Officer 

• Business Manager 

• Entrepreneur

• Account Executive 

• Marketing Associate

Applicants are encouraged to submit their course applications through UCAS. For guidance or support throughout the application process, our trained counsellors are available to assist.