About this course
University of Liverpool offers Master of Business Administration (MBA) as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Business Administration. Based in Liverpool, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £35,500 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 88. Intakes run across 2 windows (Semester (September), 2026 and Semester (January), 2027).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Our institution is listed as University of Liverpool, University of Liverpool Management School and the programme code for the full-time and part-time MBA is: ZCC-MW-92
We look for a balanced score across all components of the GMAT and will only accept scores which are still valid (attained within the last 5 years) by the time of entry to the programme.
A GMAT score is not a mandatory requirement; however, we do encourage candidates who have undertaken the examination to submit their scores for consideration alongside other criteria during the admissions process.
GMAT Score
Each application is considered on a case by case basis and will include an informal, online interview with the MBA team. The interview is an opportunity to discuss your suitability to MBA programme, your experience and interest in the MBA programme.
Substantial record of achievement in business and leadership (for example accredited training courses, learning & development courses).
Below 2:1 or no formal university degree
Significant management experience (more than 5 years),
Non Standard entry relates to applicants who may not hold a degree or the required degree classification. We would still encourage applications if you have:
Non Standard Entry
Non-graduates who possess extensive professional experience (more than 5 years) and/or a postgraduate qualification are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will normally be expected to hold a 2:1 Honours degree (which may be in any discipline) from a UK university, or an equivalent professional qualification from a similar non-UK institution.
Qualifications
They will have managed budgets/people/projects.
MBA Candidates are normally expected to have a minimum of 3 plus years of substantive managerial experience in the private or public sector.
Professional Experience
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester (September), 2026
- ▸Semester (January), 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
