BSc International Business with Year in Abroad
Course overview
The BSc International Business with a Year in Abroad at the University of Kent is a four-year full-time degree offered by Kent Business School, which is known for its high standards with triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. In this programme, students have the opportunity to spend their third year studying at one of the university's partner institutions around the world. This experience helps them gain a broader perspective on international business that enhances their learning.
Throughout the course, students study key areas such as management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and finance, all with a focus on how they are applied on a global scale. The core modules include International Business Theories and Perspectives, Business Analysis Tools, and Managing Operations Globally.
By the time they graduate, students develop crucial skills like adaptability, problem-solving, and teamwork, which employers worldwide greatly appreciate. Armed with both a strong academic background and valuable international experience, graduates can pursue different careers in fields such as consultancy, international trade, marketing, and finance.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
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International applicants need to possess qualifications that are comparable to A Levels (with grades ABB), or BTEC (with a result of DDM).
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They can also present an International Baccalaureate (IB) that totals 128 Tariff points. This usually includes grades such as H5, H6, and H6, or their equivalents.
English Proficiency:
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Candidates who do not speak English as their first language must achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill.
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Equivalent test scores are also accepted, as long as the test was taken within the last 2 years before the start of the course.
Scholarships
Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship
Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates
Scholarship value - £5,000
Up to £5,000KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).
KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Kingsman Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship
£1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.
Up to £1,500Music Performance Scholarship
£1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.
Up to £1,000Sanctuary Scholarships
Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.
Career opportunities
With a BSc International Business with Year in Abroad degree from the University of Kent, students can seek out the following career paths:
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International Trade Analyst
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Arbitrator
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Business Development Manager
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Investment Banker
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Foreign Exchange Trader
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International Marketing Manager
Cost of study
For the 2025/26 academic year, international students pursuing the University of Kent's BSc International Business with Year in Abroad programme will need to pay a tuition fee of £20,700. The fee for the year abroad is set at £1,430. Be aware that these fees could be adjusted on an annual basis.
Admission
Applications for this course can be made through UCAS. If you require assistance, please know that you can reach out to one of trained counsellors to guide you through the process.
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