Back to search
DiplomaRecommended
Diploma of Business
Keele University International College
- Keele, United Kingdom
- 0.58 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
International Year One in Business is a first-year degree course that leads to year 2 of a business degree at Nottingham Trent University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Business to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two- to four-term course
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Progression to year 2 of Nottingham Trent University degrees such as BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- Business
- International Business and Business Management combinations
Curriculum
- Two- to four-term course
- Length set by English level. Core modules: Accounting and Finance for Managers
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship
- Economics
- English for Academic Purposes
- Marketing in the Operational Context and Quantitative Methods for Business
- Plus Organisational Behaviour (Business) or Financial and Management Accounting (Accounting and Finance).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Country-specific secondary-school qualification: 12 years of education or 40 UCAS points (see https://kuic.keele.ac.uk/admission/academic-requirements/).
Accepted academic background
Successfully completed a minimum of 12 years of education or equivalent, Or GCE A Levels with at least 40 UCAS points (UK entry); Country-specific standards on the Academic Requirements page (https://kuic.keele.ac.uk/admission/academic-requirements/); Offers are conditional and may involve an admissions interview
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 100
- Institutional test Oxford ELLT 5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Identification document
- Application form
- Language proficiency evidence where applicable
How to apply
- Check entry requirements for your country () and the deadline. Apply online through the KUIC StudyLink portal () or an authorised agent. No application fee is stated. Provide the documents requested
- Including an English certificate if required. An admissions interview may be a condition of the conditional offer. Meet the conditions
- Receive the unconditional offer
- Pay the 50-100% deposit and return the signed acceptance form. Submit Pre-CAS documents
- Receive the CAS and apply for the student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | £27,039 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Keele |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Keele University International College |
| Department | Business and Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 35,60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
3 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
February 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days leftProgram starts
October 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.58 years.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £16,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The deposit is £27,039 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 100, Institutional test Oxford ELLT 5.

