Diploma of International Year One in Business
Keele University International College
- Keele, United Kingdom
- 0.58 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A nine-month full-time first-year business course that leads into the second year of a Northumbria University London business degree.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in International Year One in Business and interpret organisational evidence
- Evaluate strategic options
- And communicate informed business decisions.
Career outcomes
- Progression to year two of BSc (Hons) Business Enterprise and Innovation Management
- Global Business Management
- International Tourism Hospitality and Events
- Accounting and Finance
- Or International Banking and Finance
Curriculum
- Nine months of full-time classroom study with six core 20-credit modules: Introducing Marketing
- Business Interaction with Society and the Economy
- Managing People in Organisations
- Financial Information for Decision Making
- Analysis for Business Decision Making
- And Academic Business Skills. Assessment uses portfolios
- Essays
- Reports
- Exams
- Posters and group work
- 40 percent is needed to progress.
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
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 72 (min L17 R18 S20 W17)
- PTE Academic 59 (min 59 each)
- Duolingo 100 (min 95 each component)
- Institutional test Oxford ELLT 5 (min 5)
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Keele |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Keele University International College |
| Department | Business and Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | KUIC offers international pathway and progression tuition awards. The published 2026/27 intake-specific pathway awards chiefly cover September 2026 and January 2027; later intake awards must be confirmed. Eligible successful progressors may access University of Keele discounts. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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31 Jan 2027
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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 estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each band), TOEFL iBT 72 (min L17 R18 S20 W17), PTE Academic 59 (min 59 each), Duolingo 100 (min 95 each component), Institutional test Oxford ELLT 5 (min 5), IELTS Academic 5.5.