University of Kent

Business and Management with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

There are business leaders that generate profit. And there are business leaders that generate profit while also creating a positive impact on people and the planet. At Kent Business School, we’re committed to nurturing the latter.

Our BSc Business and Management equips future business leaders with everything you need to become a responsible, ethical and successful business leader or entrepreneur. You’ll gain a broad understanding of all business and management disciplines from operations to marketing, accounting to management theory. Employers will value the skills you’ll gain in teamwork, data analysis, communication and real-world problem solving.

And as a graduate of one of just 1% of business schools in the world to hold the coveted triple crown accreditation, your education will stand out from the rest. The Foundation Year is for students whose school-leaving qualifications are below the level required. It offers one year of full-time study prior to the start of your BSc course.

As you progress, you’ll be introduced to the advanced concepts of many business and management disciplines with the flexibility to tailor your course to suit your interests. Once you graduate you’ll have the skills and confidence to lead and inspire others, be innovative, and manage sustainably. We have a supportive community, where you’ll work closely with your academic adviser and other academic staff.

They are experts in all areas of business who will expose you to the right mix of detailed theory and hands-on experience. Why study at Kent Business School?

Key highlights

  • Business school holds triple crown accreditation, held by just 1% worldwide
  • Foundation year prepares students before starting the BSc
  • Broad grounding across operations, marketing, accounting and management theory
  • Flexibility to tailor modules to your interests as you progress
  • Builds teamwork, data analysis, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Focus on responsible, ethical and sustainable business leadership

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 80 — Typical offer 80 UCAS points Contextual offer: N/A Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: CDD — A level CDD Contextual offer: N/A Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • BTEC: MMP — BTEC MMP Contextual offer: DMM Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • BTEC: DMM — contextual offer

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

  • Business manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Marketing executive
  • Operations manager
  • Management consultant
  • Business analyst

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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