Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Swansea University

Programme overview

The Swansea School of Management DBA is a part-time professional doctorate for senior managers and leaders in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Learners carry out applied research on practical organisational issues, and attend intensive teaching blocks at Bay Campus twice a year.

Faculty: School of Management | Department: Business and Management | Duration: 4 years minimum, 7 years maximum (part-time) | Intake: October annually | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

The structured programme comprises six modules over three years, combining lectures, guest talks, workshop discussions and student presentations, with a doctoral thesis developed in parallel under a supervisory team allocated at the start. Each module is built around a three-day intensive teaching block on campus; other work is carried out remotely.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold an undergraduate degree from an approved university with at least an upper second (2:1) or equivalent, and normally have, or be studying for, a master's degree or similar. Applicants are normally expected to have at least five years' experience in a senior role. All applicants are interviewed by two representatives of the programme leadership team. IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5 (or Swansea University recognised equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,100 a year (2025/26). UK student part-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point), minimum 4 years; reduces to the UKRI rate in years 5 and 6. Source

International applicants: GBP 8,500 a year (2026/27). Part-time tuition, year 1, October 2026 start Source

Intake: October annually

Duration: 4 years minimum, 7 years maximum (part-time)

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