MSc by Research Business Management at Swansea University

Programme overview

One-year (full-time) wholly research-based Master's in business management at Swansea University's Bay Campus, with freedom to choose a research area under supervision by School academics.

Faculty: School of Management | Department: Business Management | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: 1 October, 1 January, 1 April and 1 July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research with expert supervision, giving an advanced understanding of contemporary trends and issues in management, for example consumer behaviour, global business strategies or human resource management.

Career pathways

Prepares students for a career in academia, business or further postgraduate or professional study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a UK upper second-class degree (or equivalent), achieved or on track to be achieved. Required at application: research proposal (naming first and second supervisors), evidence of classification (or transcript/marks statement if degree pending), CV outlining academic history, skills and experience, and an academic reference. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5, or a Swansea-recognised equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition, Year 1 fee; fees in later years increase by 3%. Source

Intake: 1 October, 1 January, 1 April and 1 July

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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