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International Management BSc

UCAS code: N290

Please note the course details apply to 2025 entry. Details for 2026 entry for our undergraduate courses will be published from September 2025.

Key information

Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
A*AA
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Four years
Application status:
Closed
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
29 January 2025

The International Management BSc degree course covers a range of modules including management disciplines and specialist fields including economics, sociology, accounting, finance, marketing, HRM and organisational behaviour. You will focus on emerging economies and how to operate within them. Your third year is spent in an international context, either studying abroad at a partner institution or undertaking a placement in an organisation in the UK or overseas. The international aspect is provided by King’s institutes and departments with a regional expertise through modules related to ‘emerging markets’, the political economy of East and South-East Asia, economic inequalities in emerging markets and others. Languages are studied with the King’s Language Centre and can include Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and more.

Key benefits

  • Ranked joint 1st in the UK for Graduate Outcomes (Business & Management Studies, The Complete University Guide 2024).
  • Enjoy an exciting combination of business & global affairs, and explore international markets & economics.
  • Choose between taking a placement year or studying abroad – gain valuable experience in your third year to enhance your career prospects when you graduate.
  • The interdisciplinary course offers a broad and balanced approach to the study of management providing the opportunity to specialise in areas of particular interest.
  • Located in the heart of London with excellent academic, social and cultural opportunities and wide-ranging access to library and archival resources nearby.
  • The research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on a broad range of contemporary management issues.
  • The Year Abroad allows you to develop international experience by studying at a partner institution overseas or working in a global context in an organisation in the UK or overseas.
Gokce

“My top priority was to study at a university that would help me thrive and encourage me to think outside the box. The opportunities presented to us at King’s are endless! Aside from the intellectual stimulation we receive, working in a supportive environment enables us to reach our full potential.”

Gokce, Student (International Management BSc)

The International Management BSc course ensures you have good foundation skills in economics, accounting, management, social sciences and emerging markets. You are required to study a foreign language during your first year of studies, but this is made optional from your second year onwards. King’s Language Centre delivers a broad range of languages. The languages available are offered from beginner level, or can be continued from a higher level, depending on your ability in the chosen language. Languages available may typically include: - Arabic - French - German - Mandarin - Portuguese - Russian - Spanish You will also choose to study a wide range of additional modules, enabling you to tailor your course to your own interests.

Course Aims

  • We help you build a strong foundation in economics, accounting, management and emerging markets. Then it’s down to you to analyse the world using what you’ve learnt.
  • Our research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on a broad range of contemporary management issues.
  • The Year Abroad allows you to develop international experience by studying at a partner institution overseas or working in a global context in an organisation in the UK or overseas.
  • Located in the heart of London with excellent academic, social and cultural opportunities and wide-ranging access to library and archival resources nearby.

Base campus

The Quad - Strand campus
Strand Campus

Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.

Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

Special features

Study abroad

On this programme, you will have the opportunity to apply to study abroad, supported by the Study Abroad Tutor in your department and King’s Global Mobility Office. Together with partner organisations around the world, you will be supported in navigating your international, educational journey, developing new skills and competences and learning to apply different perspectives to your chosen discipline.

Find out more about Study Abroad

Optional year in industry

On this programme, you’ll spend your third year in a full-time year in industry or year in professional practice placement. Our Global Placements team will support you throughout your programme with advice and activities to help you discover your options, focus your placement search and take action to achieve the right placement for you.

Find out more about placements

Awarding Institutions

kcl logo

King's College London and Affiliates

Regulating bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Subject requirements

Required subjects:
A-level (or equivalent) grade A in a Humanities or Social Science subject (excluding Modern Languages).
Preferred subjects:
None.

A-Levels

Required grades:
A*AA

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

Must include grade A in a Humanities or Social Science subject (excluding Modern Languages). Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Contextual A-Level information

AAB Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include grade A in a Humanities or Social Science subject (excluding Modern Languages). Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels.

Must include grade 6 in a Higher Level Humanities or Social Science subject (excluding Modern Languages). Notes: The total point score of 38 includes TOK/EE. GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics and Modern Foreign Language requirement can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level

Contextual International Baccalaureate information

35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in a Higher Level Humanities or Social Science subject (excluding Modern Languages). Notes: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE. GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics and Modern Foreign Language requirement can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level.

You will also need:

GCSE/IGCSE Requirements

Mathematics and a Modern Foreign Language grade 6/B.

 

Notes:

 

Functional Skills, and Numeracy modules studied within an Access to HE diploma, are not accepted for this programme to meet the GCSE/IGCSE requirements.

 

If you are an international student who does not study GCSEs/IGCSEs or IB Standard Level/Middle Years as part of your qualifications, then we would not expect you to have met this requirement. However, we will look for evidence of the equivalency in your studies.

 

Humanities/Social Science subjects accepted for this programme to meet the subject requirement:

  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • English Language and Literature
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Religious Studies
  • Business Studies
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Government and Politics
  • Politics
  • Law
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

 

Modern Foreign Language GCSE - Students must have studied a secondary language at least to GCSE-level or its equivalent. For example, in France at a French School, English would meet this criterion, while for students educated in the UK, English would not but French would. This requirement accommodates linguistic diversity, including regional or co-official languages, based on the educational context of the student. This requirement excludes the Classical languages such as Latin, Ancient Greek etc.

Alternative accepted qualifications

Standard requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 39 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 6 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in a Humanities or Social Sciences subject (excluding Modern Language), and must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Humanities/Social Sciences awarded at Distinction. Notes: Functional Skills, and Numeracy modules studied within an Access to HE diploma, are not accepted for this programme to meet the GCSE/IGCSE requirements.

Contextual requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 33 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in a Humanities or Social Sciences subject (excluding Modern Languages), and must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Humanities/Social Sciences (excluding Modern Languages) awarded at Distinction. Notes: Functional Skills, and Numeracy modules studied within an Access to HE diploma, are not accepted for this programme to meet the GCSE/IGCSE requirements.

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

Course specific subject requirements are indicated in subject requirements above

English language requirements

English language band: B

Please note that nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries (as defined by UKVI) who have successfully completed high school in the respective country, are not required to complete an English language test. For information on our English requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

Selection process

Contextual consideration

We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements. As part of the assessment process, we take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the Contextualised admissions website.

Deferrals

Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.

If your circumstances change and, therefore, you need to request a deferral after an offer has been made, then we can generally permit these for this programme. However, each deferral request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and we reserve the right to decline any post-offer deferral request. Requests should be submitted via a message on King’s Apply with an explanation of the reason for making the request.

Please note, second deferral requests will only be considered where the request is due to extreme unforeseen extenuating circumstances, for example, health reasons. We are unable to permit deferral requests that go beyond two years and you would need to apply again. This is with the exception of deferrals which are due to military/national service.

Foundation courses

Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme. Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis. Whether or not we can consider a particular foundation year as suitable for study at King's depends on the content of the syllabus and modules studied. In the past we have accepted foundation programmes from a number of other institutions.

We are unable to accept Foundation programmes that are integrated as part of a main degree at another institution. These may be called Year 0 or Integrated Foundations. We are also unable to accept non-UK Foundation courses.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your qualification, such as a list of modules and course specifications.

The King's International Foundation Programme has guaranteed pathways available for progression onto our King's undergraduate degree programmes, and information can be found on the website.

Graduates

Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent. However, where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.

Generally, we would consider a minimum of a UK Bachelor degree with a 2:1 grade profile (or overseas equivalent) as meeting the entry requirements for our undergraduate degrees. However, those who have achieved/are predicted a high 2:1 or a First may be considered more competitive.

Where a programme has subject requirements, these will still need to have been met. If you have not met the subject requirements via A-level (or equivalent) then we may be able to consider the content within your degree. We would be looking for significant study of the subject across the degree programme with a 2:1 or above grading on those modules.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your degree study.

Personal Statement

We look for applicants with an enthusiasm for scholastic activities in general such as reading, debating, etc. Participation will be valued but achievement in these areas of interest will also be recognised. We are looking for enthusiasm for the programme disciplines but we also wish to recruit applicants who are attracted to the interdisciplinary nature of the King’s International Management programme.

We look for applicants who have participated as fully as possible in school, college or community life, making the most of the opportunities available to them and also those who have demonstrated some experience of society beyond their immediate environment.

We look for applicants who have varied extra-curricular interests and enjoy active participation in areas such as sport, music and the arts in general. Participation will be valued but any achievement in extra-curricular activities will also be recognised. King’s aspires to recruit applicants who will continue with their personal interests and contribute to the vitality of the College community.

Although we do not require applicants to have been in paid or voluntary employment, we welcome applications from those with any experience of work within a business setting. We will also take into account experience gained by students who have part time employment whilst studying.

Resits

We are able to consider applicants who have retaken or are retaking their qualifications

Transfers

Transfers into this programme are not permitted.

Help for international applicants

International Foundation Year

If you don't have a suitable qualification for direct entry to a UK university, we can help with our Foundation year courses.

Pre-sessional courses

If you have an offer from King's, but English isn't your first language, we have courses to help you.

Teaching methods - what to expect

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and independent study. A typical 15 credit module will include a 1 - 2-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial each week. We encourage critical analysis and debate on contemporary management issues.

At King’s, we place great emphasis on independent study and research to bring your ideas and things you have discovered to discuss. As a student of international management you will use resources which include books, newspapers and magazines, the internet, social media, TV and radio and more to understand the discipline: how things were done and have developed; contemporary management issues and challenges; and what might be in the future.

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

Assessment

  • Written Examinations
  • Presentations (Individual and Group)
  • In-Class Tests
  • Coursework

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include written examinations, presentations (both individual and group), in-class tests and coursework. Some modules may include 'Tutorial Assessment' which may reflect your class participation. 

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

This is a four-year degree course in which you will take a combination of required and optional modules to total 360 credits.

Required modules

You are required to take:

Economics for Business (15 credits)
Organisational Behaviour (15 credits)
Principles of Marketing (15 credits)
States & Markets (15 credits)
Language for Business (15 credits)
Global Business (15 credits)
Data and Organisations (15 credits)

Optional modules

There are no optional modules for this year.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

Employability

As a Business School student you not only have full access to all the award winning events and resources from our central team King’s Careers and Employability service but a bespoke service curated especially for you by our dedicated careers team.

  • Develop greater self-awareness of strengths, interests and values. Increase confidence in presenting yours authentic self to employers and making career decisions that work for you.

  • Gain insight, make connections and uncover opportunities through our campus events and connections with world- leading organisations, alumni, thought leaders and investors.

  • Sharpen your application skills for internships, placements, graduate schemes and jobs using cutting edge technology combined with personalised expert feedback and specialised workshops.

  • Build an impressive portfolio of work relevant domain knowledge, leadership, workplace digital or technical skills through employer and professional programmes and micro-certifications.

  • Apply and hone your skills in a real world context. Access a world-class range of internships, placements, start-up incubators, leadership initiatives and focused diversity and inclusion opportunities.


Recent bachelor graduates at King's Business School have found employment as: analyst (consultancy); audit trainee; business studies teacher; company director; corporate finance trainee; legal assistant; performance manager.

Tuition Fees

Full time tuition fees UK:

The UK tuition fee for the 2025-26 academic year is currently £9,535 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap.

Full time tuition fees International

The International tuition fee for the 2025-2026 academic year is £35,800 per year

Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King's.

If you choose the study abroad option with one of King’s partner universities, you will not be charged tuition fees by the host university (although some partners do charge a small administration fee for applying). King’s will continue to invoice for a proportion of King's tuition fees. You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling.   Please see the Study Abroad web pages for details of the relevant partner universities and detailed information on the fees that apply under the Course Essentials tab.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

  • Books if you choose to buy your own copies.
  • Clothing for optional course related events and competitions.
  • Library fees and fines.
  • Personal photocopies.
  • Printing course handouts.
  • Society membership fees.
  • Stationery.
  • Graduation costs.
  • Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses.
  • Any costs associated with undertaking a Year Abroad such as (but not limited to) accommodation, travel, visas, flights and living expenses as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

The International Management BSc course ensures you have good foundation skills in economics, accounting, management, social sciences and emerging markets. You are required to study a foreign language during your first year of studies, but this is made optional from your second year onwards. King’s Language Centre delivers a broad range of languages. The languages available are offered from beginner level, or can be continued from a higher level, depending on your ability in the chosen language. Languages available may typically include: - Arabic - French - German - Mandarin - Portuguese - Russian - Spanish You will also choose to study a wide range of additional modules, enabling you to tailor your course to your own interests.

Course Aims

  • We help you build a strong foundation in economics, accounting, management and emerging markets. Then it’s down to you to analyse the world using what you’ve learnt.
  • Our research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on a broad range of contemporary management issues.
  • The Year Abroad allows you to develop international experience by studying at a partner institution overseas or working in a global context in an organisation in the UK or overseas.
  • Located in the heart of London with excellent academic, social and cultural opportunities and wide-ranging access to library and archival resources nearby.

Base campus

The Quad - Strand campus
Strand Campus

Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.

Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

Special features

Study abroad

On this programme, you will have the opportunity to apply to study abroad, supported by the Study Abroad Tutor in your department and King’s Global Mobility Office. Together with partner organisations around the world, you will be supported in navigating your international, educational journey, developing new skills and competences and learning to apply different perspectives to your chosen discipline.

Find out more about Study Abroad

Optional year in industry

On this programme, you’ll spend your third year in a full-time year in industry or year in professional practice placement. Our Global Placements team will support you throughout your programme with advice and activities to help you discover your options, focus your placement search and take action to achieve the right placement for you.

Find out more about placements

Awarding Institutions

kcl logo

King's College London and Affiliates

Regulating bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Subject requirements

Required subjects:
A-level (or equivalent) grade A in a Humanities or Social Science subject (excluding Modern Languages).
Preferred subjects:
None.

A-Levels

Required grades:
A*AA

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

Must include grade A in a Humanities or Social Science subject (excluding Modern Languages). Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Contextual A-Level information

AAB Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include grade A in a Humanities or Social Science subject (excluding Modern Languages). Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels.

Must include grade 6 in a Higher Level Humanities or Social Science subject (excluding Modern Languages). Notes: The total point score of 38 includes TOK/EE. GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics and Modern Foreign Language requirement can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level

Contextual International Baccalaureate information

35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in a Higher Level Humanities or Social Science subject (excluding Modern Languages). Notes: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE. GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics and Modern Foreign Language requirement can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level.

You will also need:

GCSE/IGCSE Requirements

Mathematics and a Modern Foreign Language grade 6/B.

 

Notes:

 

Functional Skills, and Numeracy modules studied within an Access to HE diploma, are not accepted for this programme to meet the GCSE/IGCSE requirements.

 

If you are an international student who does not study GCSEs/IGCSEs or IB Standard Level/Middle Years as part of your qualifications, then we would not expect you to have met this requirement. However, we will look for evidence of the equivalency in your studies.

 

Humanities/Social Science subjects accepted for this programme to meet the subject requirement:

  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • English Language and Literature
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Religious Studies
  • Business Studies
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Government and Politics
  • Politics
  • Law
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

 

Modern Foreign Language GCSE - Students must have studied a secondary language at least to GCSE-level or its equivalent. For example, in France at a French School, English would meet this criterion, while for students educated in the UK, English would not but French would. This requirement accommodates linguistic diversity, including regional or co-official languages, based on the educational context of the student. This requirement excludes the Classical languages such as Latin, Ancient Greek etc.

Alternative accepted qualifications

Standard requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 39 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 6 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in a Humanities or Social Sciences subject (excluding Modern Language), and must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Humanities/Social Sciences awarded at Distinction. Notes: Functional Skills, and Numeracy modules studied within an Access to HE diploma, are not accepted for this programme to meet the GCSE/IGCSE requirements.

Contextual requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 33 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in a Humanities or Social Sciences subject (excluding Modern Languages), and must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Humanities/Social Sciences (excluding Modern Languages) awarded at Distinction. Notes: Functional Skills, and Numeracy modules studied within an Access to HE diploma, are not accepted for this programme to meet the GCSE/IGCSE requirements.

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

Course specific subject requirements are indicated in subject requirements above

English language requirements

English language band: B

Please note that nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries (as defined by UKVI) who have successfully completed high school in the respective country, are not required to complete an English language test. For information on our English requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

Selection process

Contextual consideration

We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements. As part of the assessment process, we take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the Contextualised admissions website.

Deferrals

Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.

If your circumstances change and, therefore, you need to request a deferral after an offer has been made, then we can generally permit these for this programme. However, each deferral request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and we reserve the right to decline any post-offer deferral request. Requests should be submitted via a message on King’s Apply with an explanation of the reason for making the request.

Please note, second deferral requests will only be considered where the request is due to extreme unforeseen extenuating circumstances, for example, health reasons. We are unable to permit deferral requests that go beyond two years and you would need to apply again. This is with the exception of deferrals which are due to military/national service.

Foundation courses

Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme. Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis. Whether or not we can consider a particular foundation year as suitable for study at King's depends on the content of the syllabus and modules studied. In the past we have accepted foundation programmes from a number of other institutions.

We are unable to accept Foundation programmes that are integrated as part of a main degree at another institution. These may be called Year 0 or Integrated Foundations. We are also unable to accept non-UK Foundation courses.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your qualification, such as a list of modules and course specifications.

The King's International Foundation Programme has guaranteed pathways available for progression onto our King's undergraduate degree programmes, and information can be found on the website.

Graduates

Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent. However, where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.

Generally, we would consider a minimum of a UK Bachelor degree with a 2:1 grade profile (or overseas equivalent) as meeting the entry requirements for our undergraduate degrees. However, those who have achieved/are predicted a high 2:1 or a First may be considered more competitive.

Where a programme has subject requirements, these will still need to have been met. If you have not met the subject requirements via A-level (or equivalent) then we may be able to consider the content within your degree. We would be looking for significant study of the subject across the degree programme with a 2:1 or above grading on those modules.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your degree study.

Personal Statement

We look for applicants with an enthusiasm for scholastic activities in general such as reading, debating, etc. Participation will be valued but achievement in these areas of interest will also be recognised. We are looking for enthusiasm for the programme disciplines but we also wish to recruit applicants who are attracted to the interdisciplinary nature of the King’s International Management programme.

We look for applicants who have participated as fully as possible in school, college or community life, making the most of the opportunities available to them and also those who have demonstrated some experience of society beyond their immediate environment.

We look for applicants who have varied extra-curricular interests and enjoy active participation in areas such as sport, music and the arts in general. Participation will be valued but any achievement in extra-curricular activities will also be recognised. King’s aspires to recruit applicants who will continue with their personal interests and contribute to the vitality of the College community.

Although we do not require applicants to have been in paid or voluntary employment, we welcome applications from those with any experience of work within a business setting. We will also take into account experience gained by students who have part time employment whilst studying.

Resits

We are able to consider applicants who have retaken or are retaking their qualifications

Transfers

Transfers into this programme are not permitted.

Help for international applicants

International Foundation Year

If you don't have a suitable qualification for direct entry to a UK university, we can help with our Foundation year courses.

Pre-sessional courses

If you have an offer from King's, but English isn't your first language, we have courses to help you.

Teaching methods - what to expect

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and independent study. A typical 15 credit module will include a 1 - 2-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial each week. We encourage critical analysis and debate on contemporary management issues.

At King’s, we place great emphasis on independent study and research to bring your ideas and things you have discovered to discuss. As a student of international management you will use resources which include books, newspapers and magazines, the internet, social media, TV and radio and more to understand the discipline: how things were done and have developed; contemporary management issues and challenges; and what might be in the future.

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

Assessment

  • Written Examinations
  • Presentations (Individual and Group)
  • In-Class Tests
  • Coursework

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include written examinations, presentations (both individual and group), in-class tests and coursework. Some modules may include 'Tutorial Assessment' which may reflect your class participation. 

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

This is a four-year degree course in which you will take a combination of required and optional modules to total 360 credits.

Required modules

You are required to take:

Economics for Business (15 credits)
Organisational Behaviour (15 credits)
Principles of Marketing (15 credits)
States & Markets (15 credits)
Language for Business (15 credits)
Global Business (15 credits)
Data and Organisations (15 credits)

Optional modules

There are no optional modules for this year.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

Employability

As a Business School student you not only have full access to all the award winning events and resources from our central team King’s Careers and Employability service but a bespoke service curated especially for you by our dedicated careers team.

  • Develop greater self-awareness of strengths, interests and values. Increase confidence in presenting yours authentic self to employers and making career decisions that work for you.

  • Gain insight, make connections and uncover opportunities through our campus events and connections with world- leading organisations, alumni, thought leaders and investors.

  • Sharpen your application skills for internships, placements, graduate schemes and jobs using cutting edge technology combined with personalised expert feedback and specialised workshops.

  • Build an impressive portfolio of work relevant domain knowledge, leadership, workplace digital or technical skills through employer and professional programmes and micro-certifications.

  • Apply and hone your skills in a real world context. Access a world-class range of internships, placements, start-up incubators, leadership initiatives and focused diversity and inclusion opportunities.


Recent bachelor graduates at King's Business School have found employment as: analyst (consultancy); audit trainee; business studies teacher; company director; corporate finance trainee; legal assistant; performance manager.

Tuition Fees

Full time tuition fees UK:

The UK tuition fee for the 2025-26 academic year is currently £9,535 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap.

Full time tuition fees International

The International tuition fee for the 2025-2026 academic year is £35,800 per year

Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King's.

If you choose the study abroad option with one of King’s partner universities, you will not be charged tuition fees by the host university (although some partners do charge a small administration fee for applying). King’s will continue to invoice for a proportion of King's tuition fees. You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling.   Please see the Study Abroad web pages for details of the relevant partner universities and detailed information on the fees that apply under the Course Essentials tab.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

  • Books if you choose to buy your own copies.
  • Clothing for optional course related events and competitions.
  • Library fees and fines.
  • Personal photocopies.
  • Printing course handouts.
  • Society membership fees.
  • Stationery.
  • Graduation costs.
  • Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses.
  • Any costs associated with undertaking a Year Abroad such as (but not limited to) accommodation, travel, visas, flights and living expenses as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

Key information

Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
A*AA
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Four years
Application status:
Closed
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
29 January 2025

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