The Durham MBA (Full-time)

A one-year full-time MBA combining core modules with one of three specialist pathways: consultancy, entrepreneurship or technology. It includes the International Business in Context module and a business plan or analytical project depending on the pathway.

Intakes

October Source: durham.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

Duration

1 year full-time Source: durham.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

Campus

• Waterside Building — Durham, United KingdomThe Waterside Building, Mill Hill Lane, Durham DH1 3LB

Specializations

Consultancy Pathway · Entrepreneurship Pathway · Technology Pathway

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Requirements

Academic qualification

First or Upper Second Class Bachelors Degree or international equivalent; otherwise a portfolio of evidence of management experience, critical thinking and communication skillsSource: durham.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

Work experience

Minimum 3 years (published requirement)Class average 7 years (class profile, not a requirement)At least three years of continuous post-graduation work experience with significant managerial responsibilitySource: durham.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

Interview

RequiredBy invitation after initial review, via Microsoft TeamsSource: durham.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

Application fee

Not verified

Admission tests

GMAT / GRE / EA

Not verified — missing information does not mean the test is not required.

English language

IELTS Academic

RequiredPublished minimum: 6.5 (scale 0-9)For applicants whose first language is not English; no element below 6.0Source: durham.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

TOEFL iBT

RequiredPublished minimum: 102For applicants whose first language is not English; iBT, no element below 23Source: durham.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

No verified deadline for the current cycle. Deadlines change every year — check the official admissions page.

• Global Leadership Scholarship

  Benefit

  £20,500 (50% tuition fee discount)

  Basis

  Merit-based

  Eligibility

  Self-funded applicants demonstrating significant leadership experience and professional achievement

  Application

  Considered with the program application

  Official scholarship pageSource: durham.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

• Social Impact Scholarship

  Benefit

  Up to £18,000

  Basis

  Merit-based

  Eligibility

  Applicants demonstrating a commitment to positive social or environmental impact

  Application

  Considered with the program application

  Official scholarship pageSource: durham.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

• AMBA (Association of MBAs) — School statementAMBA accredits individual programmes. The school states it holds AMBA accreditation; check which programmes are covered.Source: durham.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
• EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: durham.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
• AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: durham.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026