Bath Spa University
Leadership MBA
Bath Spa University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Our MBA degree in Leadership develops your talent and potential as a creative, innovative and enterprising leader.

  • Develop your theoretical understanding and professional expertise in strategic management and leadership.
  • Engage with current debates on the issues and challenges facing managers and leaders today.
  • Learn to manage complexity, diversity, and change, and develop innovative approaches to the challenges facing teams, organisations, and sectors.

The MBA Leadership course at Bath Spa offers executive leadership education and professional career development for individuals with existing management experience.

Created and delivered through close consultation and collaboration with employers, the course is designed to ensure that you'll graduate with the leadership skills that organisations need in an ever-changing business environment.

The MBA Leadership supports the development of strategic leaders who can work effectively in a range of roles, drawing on a broad mix of transferable professional skills and experience.

You'll be assessed by a variety of methods that may include some or all of the following across the various modules on the course: - Reports - Case studies - Business plans - Proposals for work-based projects / consultancy project - Reflective learning, professional career development and work-based experience portfolio - Project evaluations - Presentations.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.0
    • Foundation
    • 6.5
    • Mphil / PhD
    • 7.0
    • PGCE
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Leadership, MBA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

You'll usually have a strong undergraduate degree in any academic subject. You'll also normally be expected to have at least two years work experience after graduation, where you can demonstrate that you have management experience and need to further develop your leadership skills and business and management expertise.

You may be considered without an undergraduate degree if you can demonstrate considerable relevant experience. In this case, you'll be asked to attend an interview, or to submit a portfolio supporting your application.

If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. We're looking for a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking).

Costs

Tuition Fees Leadership MBA

England UK £9930
Northern Ireland £9930
Scotland £9930
Wales £9930
Channel Islands £9930
Ireland £9930
England UK £4965 year 1
Northern Ireland £4965 year 1
Scotland £4965 year 1
Wales £4965 year 1
Channel Islands £4965 year 1
Ireland £4965 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of Bath Spa University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University is located in the rural outskirts of the English city of the same name, Bath. This institution of higher education takes pride in that they have the faculty resources and initiative to treat students as individuals, by learning their strengths and weaknesses, and thus being able to help them find work placements that align with their goals. In your free time, you can find academic and social experiences through Bath Spa’s more than 70 student clubs and societies.

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Student composition of Bath Spa University

undergraduates:
7335
postgraduates:
1285
Total:
8620
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Where is this programme taught

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