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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Business (Top-up)

University of Kent

(3.6)
115 reviews

Entry requirements

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Kent. These students are taking Business (Top-up) or another course from the same subject area.

Business studies
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesC
SociologyB
PsychologyC
EconomicsC
Media StudiesB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N107

Here's what University of Kent says about its Business (Top-up) course.

Business

Our Business (top-up) course will strengthen your understanding of the world of business through an extra year of study that converts your HND or equivalent into a full degree. You'll gain important leadership skills across a wide variety of business areas, studying topics like strategy, entrepreneurship, and human resource management.

You'll develop your critical thinking, team-working, and problem-solving skills in order to solve real-world problems. As a graduate made at Kent Business School, you'll have the skills and confidence to lead and inspire others, be innovative, and manage sustainably.

Kent Business School is a supportive community, where you'll work closely with your academic adviser and other academic staff. They are experts in all areas of business who will expose you to the right mix of detailed theory and hands-on experience.

Your future

Our graduates look to make their mark on the organisations they join, whether they are large multinational companies or small local firms in Kent.

Kent Business School students make their ambitions known, working at companies like:

Deloitte UK Deutsche Bank PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) ASOS Disney TikTok.

Location

Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Source: University of Kent

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Kent Business School

Location

Canterbury campus | Canterbury

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Business studies

Start date

26 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of Kent student reviews

(3.6)
Based on 115 reviews from University of Kent's students and alumni
5 star
24%
4 star
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3 star
23%
2 star
6%
1 star
9%
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Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Kent

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Kent students who took the Business (Top-up) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Business studies

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

70%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

78%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

83%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

84%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

73%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

89%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

90%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

80%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

65%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

85%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

83%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

93%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

84%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

85%

med

How well organised is your course?

83%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

57%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

73%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

58%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

81%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Kent. These students are taking Business (Top-up) or another course from the same subject area.

Business studies
Mode of study
Full-time96%Part-time4%
Gender ratio
Female34%Male66%
Where students come from
International37%UK63%
Student performance
2:1 or above81%
Number of students385
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Kent graduates who took Business (Top-up) - or another course in the same subject area.

Business studies

Graduate statistics

75%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

84%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

45%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Administrative occupations

10%

Information Technology Professionals

5%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Kent graduates who took Business (Top-up) - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£27k

First year after graduation

£31.4k

Third year after graduation

£40.2k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Business (Top-up).

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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