An MBA is a major stepping stone for those who intend to advance in their business-related careers. Here are some of the most important advantages of getting an MBA:

• Establishes your credibility within the industry
• The skills and knowledge gained can be easily applied across many industries
• Enhances your awareness of diverse points-of-view on various issues
• Increases self-discipline, communication skills, time management and self-confidence
• It positively distinguishes you from other job candidates who are applying for the same position, and expands your job opportunities
• Increases your income

Studying an MBA in the UK is also an added advantage because you’ll study in a country that is famous for its world-class education, and you’ll get to meet people from different parts of the world.

Here are 10 UK universities you should consider for an MBA programme:

University of Birmingham

MBA Executive

Duration

Requirements

• A good Honours degree (or equivalent), or equivalent professional qualification
• Five years work experience with evidence of extensive managerial experience or professional responsibility. Three years exceptional work experience meeting this criteria will also be considered
• IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band); TOEFL IBT 88 (21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing); Pearson Academic Test of English 59 (in all four skills)

University of Southampton

• 15th in the The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021; ranked 1st in the UK for physiotherapy, with a further 14 subjects in the top 10.
• 17th in The Complete University Guide 2021, 1st for Physiotherapy with 14 additional subject areas in the top 10
• 23rd in The Guardian University Guide 2021, with number one rankings for Civil Engineering and Electrical & Electronic Engineering and 6 of our subject areas in the top 10.

We are measured and ranked as a university on a range of criteria, including: entry standards, student satisfaction, staff to student ratio, expenditure on facilities and resources, research quality, and reputation among employers and academics from other institutions.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Duration

Requirements

• 3 years’ professional experience of supervising or managing people
• a 2:2 degree
• Overall score of 6.5 (IELTS)

Newcastle University

Master of Business Administration MBA

By honing your skills in leadership, critical thinking and communication, you will work to improve your performance. Your Newcastle MBA journey has been carefully designed to provide you with the opportunity to:

• enhance your self-awareness
• integrate and apply your learning
• develop your consulting skills
• contribute to, and lead, multicultural teams

You will emerge more confident, capable and better equipped to drive change within your organisation and excel in your career.

Duration

Requirements

• 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent
• Exceptional applicants will be considered if you have more relevant work experience and are able to demonstrate significant career progression.
• Band 6 English Language Requirements

University of East Anglia

With a founding ethos of interdisciplinary and a strong sense of community we have established an international reputation with our Norwich campus providing high quality academic, social and cultural facilities for undergraduate and postgraduate students from around the world.

MBA Master of Business Administration

Study for your MBA at one of the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019).

At Norwich Business School we offer a unique and highly relevant programme that will enhance your career while giving you an exceptional educational and life experience.

Duration

Requirements

• 2:1 or equivalent
• Minimum of three years in a managerial, professional, or entrepreneurial role
• Evidence of proficiency in English

Queen University Belfast

Queen’s is a member of the prestigious Russell Group along with 23 other top UK Universities.

We place an importance on high quality research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and have unrivalled links with business and the public sector.

Master of Business Administration

Duration

• 1 year full-time
• 2 years part-time

Requirements

• 2.1 Honours degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ full-time, post-graduation employment experience, preferably in a management capacity
• IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required (*taken within the last 2 years)

University of Sheffield

The University is rated 93rd in the world, 16th in the UK and second in Yorkshire and the Humber in the 2021 QS World University Rankings.

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Our MBA programme is diverse and tailored to each student’s journey, individual development needs and career aspirations. Our world-class academics will inspire and challenge you to apply your learning to live organisational issues.

Duration

• 1 year full-time
• 2 years part-time

Requirements

• Minimum 2:1 and at least three years’ relevant full-time work experience
• Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent

Swansea University

We lead Wales in research areas critical to economic growth and population well-being including environmental sciences, medicine and social work.

Business Administration, MBA

The MBA aims to open up awareness about the possibilities and limitations of different opportunities for inclusion and change in areas such as creative innovation, organisational hybridity, entrepreneurship and experimentation for graduates to shape the future.

Duration

Requirements

• Three years’ relevant industrial experience
• Have an undergraduate degree or equivalent with at least a 2:1
• IELTS or equivalent at 6.5 or greater, with no less than 5.5 in any one element

University of Liverpool

A member of the prestigious Russell Group of the UK’s leading research universities, Liverpool has an annual turnover of £465 million, including £89 million for research.

MBA (The Liverpool MBA)

The MBA programme is ranked amongst the top 100 MBA programmes in the world featuring in The Economist ‘Which MBA?’ top 100 2019 global ranking, and achieved Tier 1 Status in CEO Magazine’s 2020 Global MBA Rankings.

Duration

• 1 year full-time
• 2 years part-time

Requirements

• 2:1 Honours degree
• IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component)
• Minimum of 3 years of substantive managerial experience

University of Sussex

Individual highlights of the REF 2014 results include:

• Sussex History was the highest rated History submission in the UK for the quality of its research outputs
• 84% of the University’s research impact in Psychology was rated as the top possible grade, 4*
• Sussex Geography had the most 4*-rated research impact of any Geography submission across the UK.

In a survey by accommodation providers Student Living by Sodexo, Brighton was ranked the happiest city in England for students, with 93% of University of Sussex and University of Brighton students surveyed saying they’re ‘very happy’ with their education and city life.

Master of Business Administration MBA

• digital work – the move to digital technologies and virtual work environments
• innovation – develop new strategies to adapt to disrupted environments
• resilience – ensure employee wellbeing and the sustainability of business models
• policy – lobby and influence policy-makers at local, regional and national levels.

Guided by leading academics and industry experts, you’ll gain a range of management and leadership skills. You’ll develop your critical and strategic thinking, and learn to apply cutting-edge business theory in practice.

Students on our MBA come from all over the world and have experience in a range of industries. This diversity helps open up new ways of thinking. Through teamwork you’ll delve into cross-cutting themes in the world of business.

Duration

• 1 year full-time
• 2 years part-time

Requirements

• Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 2.7/4.0
• 3 years management experience
• 5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component (IELTS)

Northumbria University

Northumbria is top ten in the UK for the number of graduates entering professional employment and nine out of ten of our graduates are working or studying six months after graduation. We are ranked 21st out of 111 universities in the 2014 Times Higher Education Student Satisfaction Survey.

Northumbria works with major employers, including Nike, IBM, Nissan, Proctor & Gamble, the BBC, and the NHS, while more than 560 employers and 60 professional bodies sponsor or accredit the University’s programmes. Innovative and entrepreneurial, we are also ranked fourth in the UK for graduate business start-ups.

MBA

Northumbria’s MBA represents a remarkable opportunity for aspirational professionals. If you are transitioning from a specialist background into senior management, or seeking to ground an existing leadership role with contemporary theory, the MBA will have a transformational impact on your company and on your career.

Duration

2 years part-time

Requirements

• 2:2 honours degree
• 3 years management experience
• IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component