University of Kent

International Business - BSc (Hons)

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

International business isn’t just about making money, or overseas expansion. It’s a complex interaction between global systems, organisational strategy, and human behaviour - and that’s exactly what you’ll explore on this course. You’ll develop a strong foundation in core business areas such as management, marketing, accounting and finance, while applying them in a global context.

As global markets continue to shift, you’ll examine real-world challenges including geopolitics, trade tensions, climate change, sustainability, and rapid technological disruption. You’ll develop the insight to understand how global businesses respond, and how they should lead. People matter in business.

You’ll explore cross-cultural management, organisational behaviour, leadership, ethics and decision-making, building the confidence to work, lead and thrive in diverse global teams. Learning is immersive and applied. In seminars and workshops, you’ll put theory into practice using real business data and case studies, guided by expert academics who are active researchers.

With a strong emphasis on digital innovation in a global context, this course is ideal if you’re aiming for a career at the intersection of international trade, digital transformation and sustainability. And if your ambitions evolve, flexibility is built in. At the end of your first stage, you can transfer to another Kent business degree, such as marketing, business analytics or management, without losing momentum.

Why study at Kent Business School?

Key highlights

  • Core grounding in management, marketing, accounting and finance in global context
  • Examines geopolitics, trade tensions, climate change and technological disruption
  • Covers cross-cultural management, leadership, ethics and decision-making
  • Seminars and workshops using real business data and case studies
  • Strong emphasis on digital innovation in international business
  • Option to transfer to another business degree after first stage

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Typical offer 112-128 UCAS points A level ABB Contextual offer: BBC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: ABB — Typical offer 112-128 UCAS points A level ABB Contextual offer: BBC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BBC — contextual offer
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC DDM Contextual offer: DMM Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • BTEC: DMM — contextual offer
  • UCAS tariff points: 128 — IB 128 tariff points - typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent View all requirements

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 £5,000

  • KMMS 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 £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Careers this course leads to

  • International business manager
  • Global trade analyst
  • Digital transformation consultant
  • Sustainability consultant
  • Marketing manager
  • Management consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £20,700 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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