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Master of Business Administration (Taught)

  • MBA
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Postgraduate
Frenchay Campus
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University of the West of England, Bristol
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Unlock your full potential with the UWE Bristol MBA. Enhance your leadership, communication and innovation skills through strategic partnerships, consultancy projects and live simulations. Transform your career and drive ethical, sustainable business practices in a dynamic global environment.

Why study this course?
The redesigned UWE Bristol MBA integrates academic excellence with practical application, tailored for professionals with a minimum of three years of management experience. Leverage strategic partnerships with start-ups and SMEs, gaining invaluable hands-on experience through consultancy projects and live simulations.

This course cultivates leadership by enhancing teamwork, communication and innovative thinking. Designed around contemporary business challenges, it equips you with the skills to navigate and lead in a dynamic and competitive global environment. Graduate with a prestigious academic qualification, practical expertise and the capability to drive ethical, sustainable and innovative business practices.

Why UWE Bristol?
Designed in collaboration with employers, the MBA at Bristol Business School is delivered by industry experts, many of whom are active in business management-related research. Our practitioner-led teaching approach and curriculum is continually updated to reflect the fast-moving environment in which modern businesses operate.

We know it's not where you start but where you finish that matters. With this in mind, we've designed a skills and aspirations audit on arrival. This will help you identify gaps in your knowledge, including digital literacy, and guide you in choosing the right career path. Throughout the course, you'll receive tailored support to develop your skills and track your personal and professional growth. This feeds into the Careers Catalyst module, which enables you to reflect on your aspirations, build a relevant skillset and develop your personal unique selling point.

You'll also enjoy access to and dialogue with business leaders, debating current, relevant topics at our popular annual Masters' Business Conference.

Where can it take me?
The UWE Bristol MBA can transform your career. With continuous hands-on learning and guidance from industry professionals, you'll gain critical skills in leadership, innovation and organisational change, preparing you for executive positions, consulting roles and entrepreneurial success.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Frenchay Campus

Study options

  • MBA • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

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Entry requirements

You will need: an honours degree of a minimum 2:2 or above from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent from a recognised overseas institution, and; three years post-graduation relevant management/organisational experience.

Post-graduation experience is vital on the MBA programme. We draw on students' professional experience within our sessions but also within the assessments on the programme. Students learn a great deal from their peers gaining valuable insights into different industries, cultures and experiences. The MBA is as much about professional development as it is academic.

If you do not meet the above requirements but have at least three years management experience and equivalent qualifications, we will consider you on an individual basis.

English language requirements

International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section.

English Language Section https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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