MBA (Professional Practice) at University of Sunderland

Programme overview

Throughout your studies, you’ll receive one-to-one academic and personal support. Our team will help you set goals, stay on track, and build your study skills in areas like writing and critical thinking. We're known for being a welcoming and supportive place to study. Many students build lasting friendships and professional networks during the course.

Department: Business and Management | Duration: 24 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2026, February 2027 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

If you don’t secure a placement, you won’t miss out. We’ll transfer you to the standard MBA route and include an extra postgraduate certificate in either Human Resource Management or Digital Marketing and Analytics, at no extra cost. You’ll still complete everything within the two-year time frame. Please note, you'll study the extra certificate alongside the MBA, but its modules won’t count towards your final MBA grade. Both the MBA and the certificate must be completed within the original two-year time frame.

Career pathways

This is a two-year course that includes a 12-month work placement. Securing a placement is competitive, but we’ll support you every step of the way. We'll help you write applications, prepare for interviews and connect with employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require a relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification. You'll be required to attend a short Skype interview as part of the application process. 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 15,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time; University fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time; University fee table Source

Intake: October 2026, February 2027

Duration: 24 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/postgraduate/mba-professional-practice#apply

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