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Diploma of Business
University of Kent International College
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- 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: 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
- 72 UCAS points or IB 72 points
- Plus a country-specific qualification
- English IELTS 5.5 with no component below 5.5.
Accepted academic background
Global requirement: 72 UCAS points at Level 3 (A Level DDD or AS AABB), Or IB 72 UCAS points, Or CAPE grade 5 or above across 3 units; plus a country-specific secondary qualification (for example India Standard XII 55 percent, West Bengal board 50 percent, Other boards 60 percent). First year of a three-year International Incorporated Bachelor's; continue to year two of the Kent degree.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5)
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Qualification Certificates
- Personal Statement
How to apply
- Check the course
- Start date (January or September) and English level on the college page. Apply through the official website and pay the 225 GBP administration fee. Upload passport
- Qualification certificates and transcripts
- Personal statement
- Previous visas and English evidence. The college reviews your qualifications and sends a conditional
- Then unconditional
- Offer. Pay the deposit stated in the offer letter
- Submit pre-CAS documents and receive your CAS. Apply for the student visa
- Then pay the remaining fees before arrival. Book accommodation
- Receive the welcome pack and send flight details for an airport taxi.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,595 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £225 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Canterbury Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £18,595 GBP per year. The application fee is £225 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5).

