Master of Business Administration (The Liverpool MBA)
Degree awarded by University of Liverpool
- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Duration
- 12 months full-time; 24 months listed for part-time study
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- August 23, 2027
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
The 12-month full-time programme consists of compulsory modules, optional modules and an MBA Impact Project worth 60 credits, for 180 credits in total. Taught modules run from September to May, followed by a dissertation or consultancy-based project over the summer.
- Intakes
- September, January Source: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 12 months full-time; 24 months listed for part-time study Source: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Liverpool — Liverpool, United Kingdom
Tuition and fees
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home — UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland); full-time place | GBP 28,000 Includes: One international study trip to a European destination, including accommodation and excursions (not flights or visas). Source: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | 2026/27 |
| Home — UK fees; part-time place | GBP 14,000 Source: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | 2026/27 |
| Overseas — International fees; full-time place | GBP 35,500 Includes: One international study trip to a European destination, including accommodation and excursions (not flights or visas). Source: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | 2026/27 |
| Overseas — International fees; part-time place | GBP 17,750 Source: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | 2026/27 |
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- A 2:1 Honours degree in any discipline from a UK university or equivalent; non-graduates with more than five years of professional experience are encouraged to apply.Source: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 3 years (published requirement)Normally a minimum of 3 years' work experience in a professional or managerial capacity.Source: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- English-language waiver
- English language evidence is required unless the applicant is a national of a majority English speaking country.Source: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredPersonal statement outlining your learning ambitionsSource: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- Not verified
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- OptionalNot mandatory; scores valid within 5 years are considered if submittedSource: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- IELTS Academic
- Not verifiedPublished minimum: 6.5 (scale 0–9)6.5 overall, no component below 6.0; applies to applicants not from a majority English speaking countrySource: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- PTE Academic
- Not verifiedPublished minimum: 61 (scale 10–90)61 overall, no component below 59Source: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- Duolingo English Test
- Not verifiedPublished minimum: 125 (scale 10–160)125 overall, with component minimumsSource: liverpool.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.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2027 | — | August 23, 2027Source: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026 | International applicants | Upcoming |
| September 2027 | Deadline (UK students) | September 17, 2027Source: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026 | Specific applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
Management School Liverpool MBA Excellence Scholarship
- Benefit
- 50% off tuition fees
- Basis
- Merit-based
- Eligibility
- MBA offer holders with four or more years of professional or managerial experience and a strong academic background; for The Liverpool MBA starting September 2026 and January 2027
- Application
- Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
Accreditation
- AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: liverpool.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: liverpool.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: liverpool.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
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