The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:

• An Honours degree
• Or an equivalent EU/international qualification

And normally at least three years of relevant professional experience.

AP(E)L – Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning

Exceptionally applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:

• Related academic or work experience
• The quality of the personal statement
• A strong academic or other professional reference

Or a combination of these factors.

Each application will be considered on its own merit but cannot guarantee an offer in each case.

English language requirements

IELTS level 7.0 or above, with at least 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking (please check our main English language requirements webpage).

We select applicants according to potential and current ability in the following areas:

• Have the ability to think in abstract terms about planning, management and resources
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be numerate and display some experience and understanding of logistics and strategic thinking
• Be team players and builders, not competitive individualists
• Demonstrate a collaborative mindset and an ability to negotiate roles within multidisciplinary and cross-cultural teams
• Have a strong level of standard computer literacy.

What we are looking for

We actively seek applicant whose prior experience and track record will equip them to make a meaningful contribution to classroom activity and discussion.

Communicating with you

After you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive an email confirming we have successfully received your application and providing you with your login details for the UAL Portal.  We will request any additional information from you, including inviting you to upload documents or book an audition, through the portal.  You should check your UAL Portal regularly for any important updates and requests.

What happens next

Initial application check

We check your application to see if you meet the standard entry requirements for the course.  Following a review of the application documents, successful applicants will be invited to an interview, either in person or by skype.

Interview

A key element of the interview involves consideration of how your prior experience and track record will equip you to make a meaningful contribution to classroom activity and discussion and to determine whether the course is right for your aims and expectations.

How we notify you of the outcome of your application

You will receive the outcome of your application through the UAL Portal.

Home/EU fee

£27,000 (2020/21)

£500 per annum discount for all students who have completed a PG Dip/Cert or an undergraduate course including Grad Dip/Cert, at UAL.

You can pay course tuition fees in instalments for this course.

International fee

£27,000 (2020/21)

£500 per annum discount for all students who have completed a PG Dip/Cert or an undergraduate course including Grad Dip/Cert, at UAL.

Additional costs

In addition to tuition fees you are very likely to incur additional costs such as travel expenses and the cost of materials. Please read the information on our additional costs page.

You can pay course tuition fees in instalments for this course.

Payment Plan

To accept the offer you will need to pay an initial pre-payment of £450. The MBA tuition fees of £27,000 can be paid over three instalments as follows:

• 50% of total tuition fee less prepayment of £450 to be paid at or before Enrolment on 18 September 2019 (net payment of £13,050 for students beginning the Course in September 2019);
• 30% of total tuition fee to be paid on or before 16 April 2020 (instalment payment of £8,100 on or before April 2020 for students beginning the Course in Sept 2019);
• The remaining 20% of total tuition fee to be paid on or before the first day of the autumn term (instalment payment of £5,400 on or before 1 October 2020 for students beginning the course in September 2019).

Sponsors

Read our terms regarding Sponsors payment options.

Accommodation

Find out about the accommodation options available and how much they will cost.

The World Economic Forum consulted business leaders from major global organisations for its The Future of Jobs Report (2016). It concluded that the ten skills that an employee will need by 2020 are:

• Complex problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Creativity
• People management
• Coordinating with others
• Emotional intelligence
• Judgement and decision making
• Service orientation
• Negotiation
• Cognitive flexibility.

The MBA embeds these in its curriculum.

The course aims to prepare graduates for the next step in their careers, whether it be a transformational senior management role within their current industry, or a new role in a completely new field of work. Entrepreneurial students are encouraged to set up their own businesses.

The emphasis on positive transformation, and a socially-motivated desire to change the world, coupled with a solid understanding of business and management will create graduates who are keen to bring about fundamental innovation and systemic change.

With this MBA, students will be able to transfer their skills within their current industry, or across industries. With developed managerial competences and innovation practice, graduates will be able to seek employment or further their career opportunities in positions that apply design thinking to complex problems, and take a holistic view of business issues. With developed leadership capacities, they will be able to combine ‘thinking’ and ‘doing’ with robust knowledge and application in organisations.

For details of the wide range of careers support provided for students, please visit:

• UAL Student Jobs And Careers section
• Careers and employability at Birkbeck
• Birkbeck Talent
• Career Coaching