University of Bath School of Management
The University of Bath is located just 90 minutes from London by train and set in the rolling green hills of South-West England. Famous for its natural hot springs and Georgian architecture, it is the only entire city in the UK awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, making it a truly special place to live and learn. The University of Bath received its Royal Charter in 1966 and is now firmly established as a top ten UK university with a reputation for research and teaching excellence.
The Bath MBA is a globally ranked programme with a reputation built on six decades of excellence in business education. Led by world-class academics and connected to global industry, it combines rigorous academic foundations with practical business experience, preparing students to lead in today’s dynamic, fast-changing world. Based in the beautiful city of Bath, surrounded by green hills yet in the heart of a vibrant, connected city, students will study in an inspiring place that balances focus with opportunity.
FAQ
What is the tuition for Bath's MBA program?
The tuition for Bath’s MBA program is £38,950.
What is the average GMAT score for admission to Bath’s MBA program?
Bath does not require a GMAT score for admission and does not publish an average GMAT score for its incoming class.
Does the Bath MBA program accept the GRE?
No, the Bath MBA program does not accept the GRE. The GMAT is optional and not required for admission to Bath.
How long is Bath’s full-time MBA program?
The Bath full-time MBA program lasts 12 months, or one year.
What are the application deadlines for Bath’s MBA program?
For overseas and EU applicants, the application deadline is July 31. UK-based applicants have an application deadline of August 31.
What percent of Bath MBA students are women?
On average, 50 percent of Bath MBA students are women.
What type of interview does Bath use for MBA admissions?
Interviews are conducted on an invitation-only basis.
Admissions
The Class Profile
Fifty-two students enrolled at Bath for the MBA Class of 2025. Forty-eight percent are women and 95% are international. At matriculation, new students averaged an age of 29. Bath requires candidates to have a minimum of three years of full-time work experience, with evidence of career progression, and the latest class averaged six years of work experience.
Application Procedures
Applications open in the autumn and close for international applications on July 31st. Places are limited and therefore highly competitive, so early applications are advised.
Applications consist of a completed online form, submission of a CV, supporting personal statement, details of two professional referees, degree certificates and official transcripts. Bath does not require the GMAT. The program does require proof of English language skills through such tests as the IELTS, PTE Academic, or TOEFL, if English is not an applicant’s first language. Interviews are conducted on an invitation-only basis.
The cost of an application is £60. A free CV checking service is provided in advance of submitting an application for candidates who wish to pre-check their eligibility.
Application Checklist
- Application form
- Two professional referees
- Degree certificates and official transcripts
- CV
- Supporting personal statement
- GMAT score (optional)
- Proof of English language abilities (if applicable)
- Application fee – £60
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Academics
Curriculum
The Bath MBA offers an innovative, collaborative and applied learning experience that reflects how modern organisations work. Students will learn alongside a diverse global cohort and expert academics whose research shapes contemporary business thinking.
Learning begins in September with The Big Team Challenge, an immersive introduction that gets students working straight away with a corporate partner on a live business brief. From there, students progress through a curriculum that blends academic theory with practical experience.
Core themes and modules include:
- Leadership and personal development
- Strategy and innovation
- Managing operations and supply networks
- Business analytics and finance
- Contemporary marketing and sustainable business practices
A key part of the programme is the Multi-Project Suite, where students apply their learning through four live, practice-based projects. These include:
- Consulting in Action – delivering solutions to real business challenges
- Change in Action – exploring the dynamics of organisational transformation
- Entrepreneurship in Action – developing and pitching a new venture or initiative
- Integrated Project – bringing together insights across disciplines for a corporate client
Students can tailor the MBA through a range of optional units that allow them to deepen expertise in areas such as:
- Advanced business analytics
- Advanced marketing
- Business reporting and accountability
- Corporate and international finance
- Giving voice to values
- MBA international exchange unit
- Negotiation
- Supply chain management
Structured career and professional development runs throughout the programme, supported by personalised coaching and industry mentors.
Other MBA Degree Options
Designed for senior executives, the School of Management also offers a part-time Executive MBA allowing students to balance a busy professional life with advanced career progression.
Degree Options at Bath
Full-time MBA
https://mba.bath.ac.uk/full-time-mba/
Campus Life
Student Life
Bath offers its students many opportunities for extracurricular involvement.
MBA students have access to:
- The Students’ Union (The SU), offering over 200 student-led groups, clubs and societies
- Team Bath Sports Training Village (STV) includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and indoor and outdoor facilities to accommodate more than 50 sports
- The Edge, the university’s arts hubs that hosts events, exhibitions, and theater
- Events with Bath’s business partners and organizations to support learning and expand networks
Campus Spaces
The University of Bath campus is located right on the edge of the city of Bath, offering sporting, social and creative opportunities. The city is ranked as one of the safest for university students to study in the UK by the Complete University Guide and the university is one of the first in the country to win a national police-approved security award.
Building on over half a century of experience, the new £70 million School of Management building was opened in 2023 and is home to the Bath MBA. This outstanding facility includes:
- Employability Hub
- Pavilion Cafe
- Behavioral Research Laboratory
- Nine new lecture theatres
- 250-seat auditorium
- The Executive Suite – a shared MBA teaching and community space
Accommodation is available specifically for postgraduate students. Rent is all-inclusive, meaning that all utility bills, including WiFi, are covered by one regular payment. Throughout the year, the ResLife team hosts free activities and events to help students socialize.
MBA Careers
Career Services
Bath MBA students receive personalized one-to-one career coaching and guidance throughout the program. Focused sessions are both reflective and purposeful to clarify post-MBA pathways and career interests, whilst career specialists are on hand to connect students with employers in a broad range of specialisms.
Support is provided for up to three years post-graduation. At the end of the MBA, optional paid internships are available with one of the many organizations the University has connections with. Places on the internships are highly valued by students, but also very competitive so early interaction with the careers team is advised.
Career Statistics
Forty-one percent of the 2023 graduates who secured employment remained in the UK. Fifteen percent headed to Southeast Asia for employment, followed by 11% each to East Asia or Europe. North America took in seven percent of graduates.
Of the Bath MBA class seeking employment, 14% each landed in manufacturing, management consulting, healthcare, architecture/property services, or advertising/marketing. Ten percent each went into banking/financing, storage/distribution/logistics, or environmental/conservation industries.
Financing
The tuition fees for Bath’s MBA program for the 2026/2027 entry year is £38,950.
Scholarships and bursaries that cover all or part of the cost of the MBA are available to full-time students from the UK and abroad. Candidates invited to interview will be advised on how to apply for a scholarship.
The scholarships offered by Bath center around the program’s values. Scholarships are competitive and awarded based on students’ experience, achievements and ambitions.
Students need to upload their scholarship application at the same time as their MBA programme application. Scholarships include:
- Women’s Scholarship
- Social Enterprise Scholarship
- Entrepreneurial Scholarship
- Early Career Professionals Scholarship
- Ethical Leadership Scholarship
- Merit Scholarship
- Change Management Scholarship UK Armed Forces Scholarship
Bath also offers discretionary scholarships to applicants who bring valuable experience and diversity.
UK students may be eligible for loans from the government, while Bath also notes the availability of loans from Prodigy Finance.
Early application discount
An early application discount of £2,000 is available to new applicants who pay their deposit within four weeks of receiving an offer for the full-time Bath MBA. Applications must be submitted before midnight GMT on 31 March 2026. The School of Management reserves the right to withdraw the early application discount at any time before the deadline.
For up-to-date information, please visit: https://mba.bath.ac.uk/funding-and-scholarships/
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