Master of Business Administration

Qualifications and Professional Experience

MBA candidates are expected to have a minimum of a 2:1 class degree in any subject, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent professional qualification from a similar non-UK institution.

Candidates are also expected to have a minimum of three years of substantive postgraduate managerial experience in the private or public sector, including the management of budgets, people and projects.

Non-graduates who possess extensive professional experience (more than five years) and/or a postgraduate qualification are encouraged to apply under the non-standard entry route.

Non-Standard Entry

Non-standard entry relates to applicants who may not hold a degree or the required degree classification. We still encourage applications if you have:

• Below 2:1 or no formal university degree but who possesses substantive management experience (more than 5 years), and

• A substantial record of continuous professional development and learning in business and leadership (for example accredited training courses, learning & development courses).

All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact us now via LiveChat.

GMAT Score

Although not mandatory, we encourage candidates who have undertaken the examination to submit their scores for consideration, these must be valid (attained with the last five years) by the time of entry.

English Proficiency

All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5.

If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.

All students applying to the University of Liverpool must demonstrate that they are competent in the use of the English language and satisfy the University’s requirements. The qualifications on our Undergraduate and Postgraduate pages are accepted by the University and are considered to satisfy a minimum of CEFR B2 level in each component (speaking, writing, listening and reading). This is the minimum level acceptable for degree level study in order to secure a visa to enter the UK via Student Route.

For more information about the University's responsibility for assessing English Language ability, download our Liverpool English vouching document.