Year in Business Management at Kent
Want to know more about how business works? Whatever you’re studying at Kent, gaining knowledge in business management helps you stand out to future employers, opening doors, and even equipping you with the skills to launch your own business.
How does a Year In Business Management fit into my degree?
Your year in Business Management can take place either between Stage 2 and Stage 3 of your degree or at the end of Stage 3. So you can choose whichever suits you and your goals.
You’ll study at Kent Business School - one of the top 1% of ‘triple crown’ business schools worldwide - within the multi-award-winning Sibson Building on our Canterbury Campus.
Students who successfully complete the Business and Management year and their home degree will graduate 'with a Year in Business Management'. The full transcript of your degree results will include your marks for the Year in Business Management, as evidence of your achievement for potential employers.
How to apply
To apply, please email progadmin@kent.ac.uk giving your student number.
Application deadlines
- For current stage 3 students - applications close 26 March 2027 (students with a visa should check eligibility)
- For current stage 2 students - applications close 30 July 2027
Please note that if you are in your final year, there is an earlier deadline to enable graduation. It is important to apply as soon as possible.
With changes to student funding, anyone who starts their programme from 2027 will be able to take a Year In after Stage 3 only.
Do you have any questions?
For more information, please see our FAQs or contact:
Am I eligible?
Yes, if you are a University of Kent undergraduate student who:
- is currently in Stage 2 or Stage 3 of your degree
- averaging 50% or above in your current degree programme
Students that are not eligible:
- students currently studying at Kent Business School
If your degree is accredited with a professional body e.g. Psychology, you will need to confirm with your home School that this can include the option of a Year in Business Management.
About the course
You’ll gain insights into key areas of business that are happening around you in everyday life, whether that’s around how managers work with and motivate employees, how they manage projects, how they market their products across international markets, or even how to start your own business.
Modules
You will take the following compulsory modules:
FAQs
Yes, if you are a University of Kent undergraduate student who:
- is currently in Stage 2 or Stage 3 of your degree
- averaging 50% or above in your current degree programme
Students that are not eligible:
- students currently studying at Kent Business School
If your degree is accredited with a professional body e.g. Psychology, you will need to confirm with your home School that this can include the option of a Year in Business Management.
Students who successfully complete the Year in Business Management and their home degree will graduate with the addition of ‘with a Year in Business Management’ to their main degree title. The full transcript of your degree results will include your marks for the Year in Business Management, as evidence of your achievement for potential employers.
Your degree classification will depend on your main degree subject and not the Year in Business Management which is a pass/fail year. If you pass the year, you will get ‘with a Year in Business Management’ added to your degree title. If you fail, your degree title will remain as your current degree. You do not risk your current degree classification by doing the Year in Business Management.
Please talk to staff in your home School about whether adding a Year in Business Management will affect any accreditation you may be eligible for.
The Year in Business Management should be viewed simply as an additional year of study, making a three-year degree into a four-year degree. If you pay your own tuition fees, then you will have to pay for an extra year. For those eligible, student loans should normally be available for all four years. However, it is your responsibility to check with the Loan Authority that they will continue to give you financial support on the new programme.
International students wishing to add the Year in Business Management will be approved on a case-by-case basis in accordance with UK immigration regulations and the University’s Tier 4 policy on Academic Progression and Change of Course.
We know that different students excel in different areas and that different students need different support to develop the skills that they’ll need to succeed in the world of work. As such, the course has some exams, some individual reports, some essays and, some group presentations. We think that a good mix is necessary to be a good student.
Students can opt to take one of our conversion MScs if they have obtained a good degree in another subject. However, the content you study and the way each course is funded are quite different. The Year in Business Management isn’t a substitute for doing a Master's degree, but it will give you an introduction to the world of business and management – and is a good option for those worried about postgraduate funding or looking for a different way to stand out on your CV.
Unfortunately not. The programme is only open to current Kent undergraduates, not Master’s or PhD students.
Unfortunately, no. This course is only available to students who studied outside of Kent Business School on degrees where significant proportions of the provision are not serviced by Kent Business School. However, we do also offer a range of Progression Masters' courses that might be better suited to you.