Business Management
Program Summary
Our Business programme will prepare you to join the BSc (Hons) Business Management degree at Kingston University London. By covering the bases of topics such as economics, marketing and statistics, the International Year One will prepare you with the necessary knowledge and skills to progress to the second year of your degree. English language support is provided to improve your speaking, writing and academic skills to an appropriate level for you to join your second year.
This programme aims to provide you with a great introduction to your future career. Additionally, the available progression degree incorporates Future Skills within its standard three years of study at Kingston University London. This means you will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.
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Entry requirements
Age: 17+
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in all skills)**
Nationality: Any non-UK or EU national.
Academic entry requirements
Academic: Good high school grades, plus up to one year of further study.
Check the academic requirements specific to your country:
| Country | Qualification* |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.25 overall with GPA 3.25 in relevant subjects and English. |
| China | Successful completion of SH3 with 80% or above in 4 or more subjects or SH3 (60%) plus 1st year of local higher education |
| Colombia | Successful completion of Bachillerato - 5 relevant subjects inc. Maths (A) Acceptable or above plus extra year study |
| Ghana | Successful completion of OND/Ghanaian A Levels or Polytechnic Diploma |
| Hong Kong | Successful completion of HKDSE 332, Higher Certificate or Honours Diploma |
| India | HSC with 55% and 50% or above in Maths, English and relevant subjects |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 7.0 in 4 academic subjects (including 7.0 in Maths and Science) |
| Iran | Successful completion of Pre University certificate 12/20 |
| Japan | Successful completion of High school plus further year of study |
| Jordan | Successful completion of Tawjihi plus further year of study. |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education plus further year of study |
| Korea | Successful completion of High School Diploma (4th Grade, or lower if the student can demonstrate 1 further year of study) |
| Libya | Successful completion of Secondary Education Certificate with average of 60% or above plus further 1 year of study |
| Macau | Successful completion of form 6 with average grade 70%+ |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato with 75% or 65% plus 1 year HE (pass) IB: 22 points & Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5** |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) plus one year of further study or National Diploma/Advanced Technical Certificate |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate with average of 55% |
| Qatar | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari plus further year of study or party study of Diploma/Technical Certificate |
| Russia | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum 3.5 plus one further year of study |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of Tawjihi plus further year of study or part study of Diploma |
| Taiwan | Successful completion of Senior High 3 plus evidence of further study |
| Thailand | Successful completion of Year 12 (MAW 6) with GPA 3.0 or 1 year of post-secondary study with grade of 65% |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 65% overall |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihi plus further 1 year of study or part study of Diploma. Also part study of specialist diploma |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with minimum GPA 6.5 and above plus 1 year of further study |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with average grade 6.5 plus further year of study (6.5 for Maths and Science subjects) |
Other qualifications
| Qualification | Award |
| The Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) | 22 points (English test required) |
| As/A Levels | 40 UCAS points (formerly 120 UCAS tariff points) |
* The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ.
** If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
EU student definition
EU students include:
- EEA (European Economic Area) migrant workers and their families in the UK who have lived in the EEA for 3 years
- EU nationals and their children who have lived in the EEA for 3 years
- Refugees (recognised by the UK government) and their families
- People who have applied for asylum and have been granted leave to enter/remain, and their families
- The rules on whether you are classified as a ‘home’ or ‘overseas’ student are strictly defined by the British Government; universities do not have discretion.
You can start your studies with a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
- English Language Preparation for UG Studies (Online)
| Age | 17+ |
| Duration | 6 weeks 10 weeks 16 weeks |
| Fees | 6 weeks: £2,100 10 weeks: £3,500 16 weeks: £5,600 |
| Intakes | 6 weeks: September/February/June 10 weeks: January/May 16 weeks: September/March |
| Term dates | 6 weeks: 23/09/2024 - 15/11/2024 10/02/2025 - 21/03/2025 09/06/2025 - 18/07/2025 10 weeks: 13/01/2025 - 21/03/2025 12/05/2025 - 18/07/2025 16 weeks: 30/09/2024 - 21/02/2025 31/03/2025 - 18/07/2025 |
English language entry requirements Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent | 6 weeks: 10 weeks: 16 weeks: |
English language exit requirements Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent | 5.5 overall (5.5 all skills) or equivalent |
Accepted tests
English Language Preparation (Online) - Articulation onto IFY Law and Social Sciences only
| Accepted Test | Required score |
| IELTS Academic UKVI | 4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills) |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI | ISE I Merit overall (ISE I Merit in writing and ISE I Pass in all other skills) |
English Language Preparation for Undergraduate Studies (Online)
| Course duration | Accepted Test | Required score |
| 16 weeks | IELTS Academic UKVI | 4.5 overall (4.5 in all skills) |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI | ISE I Merit in all skills | |
| 10 weeks | IELTS Academic UKVI | 5.0 overall (4.5 in all skills) |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI | ISE I Distinction overall (ISE I Merit in all skills) | |
| 6 weeks | IELTS Academic UKVI | 5.0 overall (5.0 in all skills) |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI | ISE I Distinction in all skills |
