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Diploma of Business and Economics
Hertfordshire International College
- Hatfield, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Four-year full-time Master of Arts (Honours) degree in Business and Economics taught by the Business School.
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
- Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Business and Economics. Apply relevant analytical
- Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.
Career outcomes
- Management
- Consulting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Human resources
Curriculum
- Four-year full-time honours degree. Your studies will provide an introduction to business and economics. You will broaden your knowledge of essential business and economics subjects. A study-abroad period is available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Country-specific upper-secondary qualification on the Academic Requirements page (about 100 country entries)
- progression to Year 2 at University of Hertfordshire needs 120 Level 4 credits (40 percent pass in all modules for First Year Business).
Accepted academic background
Country-specific upper-secondary qualification on the Academic Requirements page (about 100 country entries). Examples (country labels not extractable): HSC (XII) with 50 percent average, 55 percent for Engineering/Computing; UK-system: 56 to 72 UCAS tariff points from two A/AS Levels depending on subject (Arts and Politics 56, Journalism 64, Computer Science/Engineering and Life and Medical Sciences 72). Engineering needs Physics; Health Care needs two references and occupational health/DBS checks at progression.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (Business Pathway
- Duolingo no component below 5.5)
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and dates. Apply online through the StudyLink portal; application fee unconfirmed. Upload the form
- qualifications
- English test results and passport
- with certified translations if needed. An interview
- if needed
- follows once the offer conditions are met. Receive the unconditional offer and pay the course fee deposit stated in the offer letter. Return the provisional CAS with financial documents and TB certificate if required
- then use the CAS to apply for the UK Student visa. Send arrival details through the airport pick-up form.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,595 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | £28,422 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | College Lane Campus, Hatfield |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business and Economics |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
18 Dec 2026
34 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 18 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,595 GBP per year. The deposit is £28,422 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (Business Pathway, Duolingo no component below 5.5), IELTS Academic 5.5.

