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Based at our Paisley campus, the UWS MBA puts you within easy reach of Glasgow, one of Scotland’s most dynamic and internationally connected cities. Paisley itself combines a rich cultural and architectural heritage with the energy of a thriving university community.
With excellent transport connections to Glasgow and across Scotland, studying at Paisley gives you the opportunity to experience Scottish life while developing the knowledge, confidence and connections to take the next step in your career.
My dream is to start my own business! Something related to books, coffee and flowers, and doing the MBA at UWS will really help me out with that.”
Akriti found her place at UWS - find yours!
The UWS MBA is designed for people ready to think differently about business and leadership. You will learn through real business challenges, examining the decisions leaders make and connecting management theory with what happens inside organisations and markets.
You will learn with and from professionals from different sectors, industries and countries. You will debate ideas, share perspectives and challenge established thinking, building a network that broadens how you see business.
You can shape your MBA around your career ambitions, with elective modules that allow you to focus on the areas of business most relevant to your professional goals.
Throughout the programme, you will develop a wider view of business, stronger strategic judgement and greater confidence in complex decisions. You will develop the ability to lead across functions and through change.
When you graduate, the journey does not have to end. The MBA provides a strong foundation for senior leadership, entrepreneurship, further professional development or doctoral study.
Think wider. Lead better. Go further.
At our Paisley campus and online, you can study the General MBA or MBA with Leadership. The General MBA gives you a broad view of business. You will explore strategy, management and organisational performance. You will also develop the judgement to make better business decisions.
The MBA with Leadership puts leadership at the centre of your studies. You will explore how to lead people and organisations. You will also develop the confidence to navigate change and complexity.
At our London campus, you can study the General MBA or choose from five specialist pathways:
Each route gives you a strong foundation in business and management. The choice is yours. Visit our UWS London website for more information.
Choose your focus. Build your perspective. Take your career further.
The UWS MBA develops the strategic thinking, management knowledge and leadership capability to take your career further.
You will explore how organisations compete, grow and respond to change. You will also consider the challenges shaping business today.
Throughout the MBA, you will connect management thinking with real business decisions. You will learn to see organisations from different perspectives and make confident decisions in complex environments.
Your studies will include:
The result is a broader view of business and a stronger understanding of how its different parts work together.
Think strategically. Make better decisions. Lead with confidence.
“People recognise the MBA as a credible course that gives you a very good understanding of business. I mentioned to a contact that I had completed the MBA and he immediately asked me to send him my CV. Through that connection I was able to secure my current job”
Jason Fernandes, MBA Graduate and Investment Analyst at JB Equity
This qualification opens the door to a range of positions in all sectors, giving you the knowledge and skills to enter the industry at a managerial level.
An MBA is a recognised management qualification and is one that enables graduates to develop their management and leadership capabilities which allow them start their own business, become a business or management consultant, move up the career ladder in the sector in which they currently work or even change industries. Some graduates may continue in education and go onto to study a higher degree like PhD or DBA. The UWS MBA is a credible and globally recognised qualification that gives you the flexibility to achieve your aspirations or change career direction.
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
Don’t worry if your qualifications are not listed here, we take a range of factors into account when assessing your application and are happy to consider other alternative combinations of qualifications and experience
If you are applying with an EU or non-EU qualification, please check our Postgraduate Entry Requirements page which gives more information about country-specific entry requirements.
You will normally be expected to satisfy at least one of the following admission requirements:
You may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed equivalent.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The qualifications below must have been gained within two years of the start of your course.
General English language requirements at UWS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
Exceptions to this level of IELTS scoring exist for some accredited or professionally-recognised courses (see section below for more details).
SOCIAL WORK DEGREES
For our BA (Hons) Social Work and MSc Social Work programmes, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:
For our research degrees (MRes, MPhil, PhD, DBA, DProf) applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For Health, Nursing & Midwifery courses that lead to, or require professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council, applicants are required to have an IELTS or Occupational English Test (OET)*.
For such courses, the IELTS score is as follows:
* Note that the Occupational English Test (OET) will now be accepted in addition to IELTS as proof of a Nurse's English Language Competence (Nursing & Midwifery Council, 2019).
For our BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and MSc Advanced Biomedical Science programmes, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For our Certificate of Higher Education courses, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
TOEFL IBT*: 78; no sub-test less than:
* Please note that TOEFL is still acceptable for admission to this programme for both home/EU and international students.
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use TOEFL to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level courses. We therefore still accept TOEFL tests taken in the last two years for admission to this programme.
West African Senior School Certificate of Education (WASSCE) including acceptance of WAEC Scratchcard*
*UWS will accept a WAEC scratchcard confirming that an applicant has achieved C6 or above as evidence of meeting English language requirement from Nigeria if the student graduated within the last 5 years. After 5 years applicants would be required to provide the WAEC Certificate.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum English language requirements have the option to study one of our preparatory and pre-sessional English courses. The UWS courses available are:
Want to learn British Sign Language, French or Spanish in addition to your postgraduate studies? We offer a range of beginners-level modules on our Paisley and Ayr campuses. Go on! Broaden your horizons and enhance your international perspective and CV.
Study Modern LanguagesThe MBA course has a number of core modules, which will enable students to lead from within through innovation and creative thinking, shaping them into a leader for the ever-changing context of business.
The modules are interdisciplinary in nature enabling students to critically demonstrate and understand the integration of key business functions enhancing their ability to design and deliver effective organisation-wide strategies across sectors.
Students are required to complete the following core modules:
At the final stage of the MBA, you will complete the Strategic Business Project. This 60-credit project gives you the opportunity to apply your learning to a significant business or management challenge.
A recognised innovative feature of our MBA programme is the fact it is supported by its own virtual learning environment – which provides access to MBA core materials and allows students to study and interact online with their peers.
You will be taught through a combination of:
Learning and teaching
Assessment
Assessment methods will include:
All students should apply directly to the University through our online application system. Before you apply, you should check that you meet our entry requirements and you should have all your supporting documents ready.
The first stage of the process is to complete the initial application form. You will then receive a follow-up email with further instructions relating to your application including documents that you will need to forward to support your application, e.g. degree transcripts and certificates etc.
Most courses don't have a formal closing date, but they will close when they are full; apply early to avoid disappointment. There may also be funding deadlines that apply to you.
The Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) applies to all international students and researchers (apart from exempt nationalities) who are subject to UK immigration control and are intending to study or research at postgraduate level in certain sensitive subjects.
Students and researchers who are nationals of EU countries, the European Economic Area (EEA), Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland or the United States of America do not need an ATAS certificate.
An ATAS certificate may be required for certain taught postgraduate master's degrees for international students at UWS.
For the latest information on ATAS and details of eligibility and how to apply for a certificate check the UK Government's dedicated ATAS web pages.
Do you have a question about applying for this course? Our friendly admissions teams are here to help!
International prospective students
Our international team is ready to support you with your application and any questions about joining UWS from abroad.
UK-based prospective students
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£15,500 Total cost for study
£15,500 Total cost for study
£15,500 Total cost for study
£15,500 Total cost for study
£10,335 Total cost for online study
£10,335 Total cost for online study
£10,335 Total cost for online study
£10,335 Total cost for online study
£5,920 Total online fees for PgDip entry only
£5,920 Total online fees for PgDip entry only
£5,920 Total online fees for PgDip entry only
£5,920 Total online fees for PgDip entry only
£5,515 Dissertation only
£5,515 Dissertation only
£5,515 Dissertation only
£5,515 Dissertation only
£2,180 per module (20 credits)
£2,180 per module (20 credits)
£2,180 per module (20 credits)
£2,180 per module (20 credits)
£1,410 per module (20 credits)
£1,410 per module (20 credits)
£1,410 per module (20 credits)
£1,410 per module (20 credits)
£16,275 per year of study
£16,275 per year of study
£16,275 per year of study
£16,275 per year of study
£10,850 Total cost for online study
£10,850 Total cost for online study
£10,850 Total cost for online study
£10,850 Total cost for online study
£1,550 per module (20 credits)
£1,550 per module (20 credits)
£1,550 per module (20 credits)
£1,550 per module (20 credits)
£6,220 Total cost for online study
£6,220 Total cost for online study
£6,220 Total cost for online study
£6,220 Total cost for online study
£5,790 Dissertation only
£5,790 Dissertation only
£5,790 Dissertation only
£5,790 Dissertation only
£2,330 per module (20 credits)
£2,330 per module (20 credits)
£2,330 per module (20 credits)
£2,330 per module (20 credits)
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