MBA Master of Business Administration at University of Sunderland

Programme overview

This MBA is our flagship postgraduate business course, designed to shape confident, forward-thinking business leaders. The course will prepare you to lead in the modern workplace and has a strong focus on: Leadership; International business; Digital skills; Sustainability. As well as this 12-month taught MBA, we offer other flexible routes to suit your goals and experience, including: MBA (Professional Practice), which is a 24-month MBA with a placement. MBA (with PgCert), which is a 24-month MBA with an additional Postgraduate Certificate.

Department: Business and Management | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2026, February 2027 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

After completing your MBA, you can continue your studies with a PgCert in Digital Marketing and Analytics or Human Resource Management. This allows you to build deeper expertise in areas such as data-driven marketing, people management, or learning and development. You'll complete the certificate alongside the MBA and must finish it within the two-year time frame. Please note, the modules from the certificate don’t contribute to your MBA grade.

Career pathways

We develop our modules in partnership with employers, so what you learn goes far beyond the textbook. You’ll apply your knowledge in real-world situations through group challenges and industry projects. You’ll also hear from inspiring guest speakers and attend social events.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require a relevant degree or equivalent professional qualifications. This course supports career acceleration for applicants with suitable academic qualifications. We'll consider all levels of practical work and work experience. This includes applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience post-degree if you can demonstrate that you'll benefit from this course. You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time; University fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 a year (2026/27). University fee table Source

Intake: October 2026, February 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/postgraduate/mba-master-of-business-administration#apply

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