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Management MSc

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Advice to applicants

Your statement of purpose should answer specific questions outlined below.  Applications will not be successful without this statement.

  1. Please tell us your current or final average mark for the subjects you have studied in your degree, and if possible your position in class.
  2. Please tell us why you are interested in studying Management at MBS and how the course will impact on your future.
  3. It is competitive to gain a place on the course.  Please tell us what makes you stand out as an applicant compared to others.

Please note:  there is a non-refundable application fee of £60, which you can pay using our secure online payment facility.  We cannot consider applications until you have paid the application fee.

How your application is considered

Applications cannot normally be processed without copies of the following:

  • £60 non-refundable application fee payment 
  • up-to-date English language score outlining individual element scores (where applicable)
  • first and second year transcripts
  • two academic references (at least one will be required at the time of application)
  • statement of purpose
  • copy of passport (for non home/EU students only)

Scanned copies will be accepted at the time of application.

Deferrals

To defer your offer to the following year, you must contact your admission officer to get a copy of the deferral form.  You can only defer your offer for one year.

Re-applications

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry.  In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved.  We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course. If you are applying for a place for the same year of entry through UCAS Extra, you should provide additional evidence of your suitability for the course. If you are applying through clearing you are required to meet the clearing requirements. In both UCAS Extra and clearing the places will be subject to availability.

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