'A UK MBA will set you

'A UK MBA will set you up for a worldwide career and give you a prestigious, globally recognised qualification'

You can find hundreds of MBA courses using the ‘Search’ tool on the top right hand side of this website. Simply choose the ‘Courses’ tab, and select MBA as your course category. On the ‘Scholarships’ tab you can also look for financial support too.

 

When the Association of MBAs (AMBA) surveyed careers in 2010, the mean global salary for MBA graduates was £73,000, with salaries increasing up to 150 percent ten years after graduation. It all points to an MBA being a great way to boost your international career.

Choosing a school

You can find the best business school for you by researching its reputation and quality of recruitment. As a prospective student you should look at all the available rankings and league tables. You should also ask schools to name the companies that recruit from their programmes, and look at the type of organisations that a school’s alumni now work for. This will give you an idea of how the school is viewed by industry. At schools where the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is used, the average student’s score can provide an indication of the quality of the MBA.

Many institutions require students to take the GMAT, which covers verbal reasoning and numerical analysis and is designed to see if you can cope with studying for an MBA. MBA students are usually required to have business and management experience as well as a first degree. A minimum of three years’ work experience is normally requested, meaning that MBA students are usually at least 25 years old and are often in their 30s or 40s, with considerable senior management experience.

You also need to consider cost – course fees can vary from under £8,000 to more than £35,000 on accredited programmes. Expensive tuition fees don’t guarantee a first-rate MBA any more than low fees necessarily indicate a programme is of inferior quality.

Study methods

Your MBA programmes will include lectures, seminars, case studies, group projects and role-playing exercises and you’ll need to read extensively around the subject. MBA programmes also provide opportunities to meet influential business figures and speakers through seminars, internships, projects and events so you can learn even more about the world of business.

Increasingly MBA programmes are tailored to particular industries or aspects of management, such as financial management, hospitality, sport and international business. This means you can fit your interests around your course.

What can I study?

Full-time programmes

Most full-time MBA programmes in the UK run for one year, although some can last for two. The first term covers the core curriculum of finance, marketing, human resources, economics, accounting, information systems, operations and quantitative methods. In the second term, you can choose from a number of optional subjects (electives), meaning you’ll be able to specify in your interests.

To enrol on a full-time course you should apply directly to the school(s) of your choice. The application deadline can be as early as the January before the September start date of a course, so make sure you check the requirements well in advance.

Part-time and flexible programmes

Most part-time programmes last between two and three years. You can also opt for distance learning at some institutions, which is offered on both full-and part-time study, making the course tailor made for you.

Distance learning programmes use text, CD-roms, videos, audio material, web-based resources and video-conferencing. Many business schools provide local support and, if you’re studying in your own country, you may be able to meet up with academic staff from the UK. However and wherever you chose to study your MBA, once completed, you will have a prestigious and renowned qualification. 

 

UK MBA programmes available to study

There are a wide range of full and part-time MBA programmes available in the UK.

•     Finance
•     Marketing
•     Human resources
•     Economics
•     Accounting
•     Management information systems
•     Operations
•     Quantitative methods

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Finding and applying to a UK boarding school

Finding and applying to a UK boarding school

Thinking of applying to a UK boarding school for a September start? Find out how the admissions process works and what you need to do.

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Download the 2013 Education UK guides

Download the 2013 Education UK guides

The 2013 Education UK guides are designed to help you plan your UK studies. They include detailed information on how to apply for courses, visas, scholarships and much, much more.

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Applying through UCAS

Applying through UCAS

Your UCAS application is the first step towards studying the course you want at your chosen university or college in the UK. Here's a quick guide.

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Entry requirements for UK study

Entry requirements for UK study

The great thing about studying in the UK is that even if you don’t meet the requirements for one course, you can choose another at a different level and work your way up. The UK offers a range of study options to suit international students at all levels.

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UK Course Fees For International Students

UK course fees for international students

UK education is fantastic value for money. The course fees you pay include all the benefits that UK study brings - excellent teaching, better English, work experience, developing career-relevant skills, living in a culturally diverse society, and making new friends and contacts.

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Applying For UK Courses 2013

Finding and applying for UK courses

Depending on your chosen type of study, there are several different ways to apply to UK schools, colleges and universities. Applications are easy and straightforward if you have the right information - you can also apply online for many UK courses.

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UK Scholarships 2013

Using the 'Search' panel (look to the right) you can find 3000 UK scholarships and 150,000 UK courses. You can also find useful advice on applying for courses, visas and scholarships in the articles in this section. We hope you find this useful.

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Applying for a student visa uk 2013

'Before you begin your UK education, you may need to apply for a visa. There are different types of visa, depending on your age, and on the length and level of the course that you want to study.'

 UK visas:

Child student	You can apply as a child student if you are between 4 and 17 years old. If you are between 4 and 15 years old, you must be coming to the UK to be educated at an independent fee-paying school.
Child visitor	You can apply as a child visitor if you are 17 years old or under and you want to come to the UK to do a course of study for up to six months. You will not be able to switch and apply for a child student visa while you are in the UK as a child visitor. If you want to apply for a child student visa, you must apply from the country you live in.
Adult student	You can apply as an adult student if you are coming to the UK for your post-16 education.
Student visitor	You can apply as a student visitor if you are 18 years old or over, you want to come to the UK to do a course for up to six months, and you do not want to work while you are here. You will not be able to switch and apply for an adult student visa while you are in the UK as a student visitor. If you want to apply for an adult student visa, you must apply from the country you live in.
Prospective student	You can apply as a prospective student if you want to come to the UK to help you decide which course to study or if you plan to start a course of study within six months. You will be able to switch and apply for an adult or child student visa while you are in the UK.

To find out about applying for a student visitor, child visitor or prospective student visa, please visit the UK Border Agency 

For adult and child student visas, the UK has a points-based visa system which is designed to be objective and transparent. To apply, you need to gain 40 points. This includes 30 points for a “confirmation of acceptance for studies” from the university, college or school where you want to study.

Your chosen place of study must be on the “register of sponsors” kept by the UKBA. This register is designed to give you peace of mind that you are applying to join a bona fide institution. Find out more at the UKBA website.

 The remaining 10 points comes from demonstrating that you can afford to cover all or part of your fees and living costs to study in the UK. This has been put in place to help you avoid any financial difficulties that might affect your ability to complete your studies.

To find out if you need a visa and how to apply for one, please visit the UKBA website.

Recent changes to the UK student visa system: for adult students applying to study in the UK for over 6 months.

The UK Government has announced some changes to Tier 4 which come into effect on 3 March 2010. Most of these changes do not affect you if you make your Tier 4 immigration application in order to study a course at degree level or above, or a foundation degree. However, the changes do apply to you if you make a Tier 4 immigration application on or after 3 March in order to study a course which is below degree level and which is not a foundation degree course.

The changes do not apply to Child or Student Visitor Visas.

You can find further information at the UK Border Agency website.

The British Council will endeavour to provide support and advice for students at the earliest opportunity through our offices throughout the world.

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