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BSc International Business with a Year in Industry

University of Kent

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Business with an international focus. Core topics include Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Global & Comparative Perspective, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a year in industry following the second year of study.

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Institution
University of Kent
Level
undergraduate
Subject
International Business with a Year in Industry
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
N128
Typical offer
A-level ABB, UCAS 128
Median salary
£37,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: ABB IB: 128 Tariff points from your IB Diploma, Typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent.

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What students say

Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 56%
  • Learning opportunities: 66%
  • Assessment and feedback: 86%
  • Academic support: 81%
  • Organisation and management: 73%
  • Learning resources: 73%
  • Student voice: 56%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 100%

What graduates do next

Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 80%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Administrative occupations: 25%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 70%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 55%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 1%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 12%
  • London: 45%
  • South East: 36%
  • South West: 3%
  • Scotland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 80%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%
  • Foundation course: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Financial Accounting for Decision Makers
  • Business Skills for a Sustainable Tomorrow
  • Economics for Business
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Business Analysis Tools
  • Global Business Environment
  • Business Ethics and Sustainability
  • International Business Theories and Perspectives
  • Global Trading Blocs
  • Doing Business in Emerging Markets
  • Managing Operations Globally
  • Cross-cultural Management
  • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
  • Data Intelligence and Predictive Analytics
  • Decision Making Under Uncertainty
  • Thriving and Leading in Today's Dynamic Workplace
  • Management Accounting for Decision Makers
  • International Marketing
  • Global Strategic Management
  • Global Trade and Finance
  • Global Business Innovation and Digital Technology
  • Digital and Social Media Analytics
  • Behavioural Science in the Workplace
  • Understanding Legal Duties in Business
  • People Operations: An Analytic Approach
  • New Venture Creation
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Services Marketing
  • International Entrepreneurship

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc International Business with a Year in Industry at University of Kent earn?

The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £53,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Business studies.

What do graduates of BSc International Business with a Year in Industry at University of Kent do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Business with a Year in Industry at University of Kent?

56% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc International Business with a Year in Industry at University of Kent?

The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.

Does BSc International Business with a Year in Industry at University of Kent include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has a compulsory placement year.

How many students continue on BSc International Business with a Year in Industry at University of Kent?

100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.