MBA Advanced Entry (Top Up) Route: Fees & Entry Requirements at Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

MBA Advanced Entry (Top Up) Route
Cardiff Metropolitan University

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

Top-up your Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Management and earn an MBA in 7 months.Students that hold 120 credits or equivalent at level 7 in a Management Subject, can complete 60 credits to qualify for the award of MBA.Designed to fit flexibly around your home and work life, you can study our distance learning MBA online from any location in the world. With scheduled interactive webinars and one-to-one virtual sessions, you’ll feel supported every step of the way.The course consists of only two parts: Research Methods module (20 credits) and a Dissertation (40 credits) on a management topic of your choice and relevant to your workplace.

Which department am I in?

Cardiff School of Management

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (7 Months)

Tuition fees
£454.29 (49,498) Month
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Online Campus

Western Avenue,

Cardiff,

South Glamorgan,

CF5 2YB, Wales, United Kingdom

Online/Distance with attendance (7 Months)

Tuition fees
£454.29 (49,498) Month
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Online Campus

Western Avenue,

Cardiff,

South Glamorgan,

CF5 2YB, Wales, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

Students wishing to join the course must provide the following supporting documents:

  • A Curriculum Vitae.
  • A Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in a Strategic Leadership and Management subject awarded by ATHE, LRN, NCC Education, OTHM (including units Strategic Financial Management (20 credits) and Strategic Marketing (20 credits)), Pearson or SQA​ in the last 5 years (students need to submit both certificate and transcript on application).
  • An Undergraduate Qualification Equivalent to UK Bachelors 2:2 or higher – work experience may be considered for candidates not meeting this requirement.
  • A High School Certificate.
  • A Statement of Purpose.
  • Two letters of Reference/Recommendation.
  • A copy of your passport or another form of photographic ID.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Cardiff Met has an impressive employment rate, with 96.3 percent of students in full-time work or further study within fifteen months of graduating.

  • Ranks 8th in UK for international students
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  • Diverse student community representing 100+ countries
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