MPhil in Business and Management

at University of Manchester

Aims

The thesis will show convincing evidence of the capacity of the candidate to pursue research and scholarship, and represent original work that is appropriately located by the candidate within a wider field of knowledge and investigation.
 

Special features

• The Master of Philosophy is a one year postgraduate research degree. Students undertake a substantial research project and may undertake some of the research training available to PhD students.  
• The MPhil programme at AMBS offers an annual entry point of September.  Complete applications must be received by 30 June - please refer to the Entry Requirements information for further details. 
   

Teaching and learning

• The MPhil programme does not require students to undertake any Research Training; however students may choose to attend courses from the PhD Research Training Programme subject to availability.

Academic entry qualification overview

• Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree with Honours (to UK standard) of First or Upper Second (2:1) Class .
• Please note: Due to variations in the grading structures of international institutions, higher results may be required than stated here. 
• Professional qualifications other than a Bachelors Degree and/or relevant and appropriate experience may be taken into account for entry to the programme.
   

PLEASE NOTE: Qualifications from non-UK institutions must be equivalent to UK qualifications. Grading schemes of some institutions may vary - please provide an official grading scheme with your transcripts.
 

English language
 

Candidates will be exempt from providing an English language test score if they are:

• Native English speaker from one of the following countries; OR

• In the process of completing a degree, or have graduated within the last 5 years, from one of the following countries:
   

Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, UK, USA.
 

If you do not meet the above criteria, you must demonstrate your English proficiency by taking one of the following tests and achieving the minimum stated score:

• IELTS: 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component)

• TOEFL: 100 internet-based or 623 paper-based (with a minimum of 22 in each component - internet based).

• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 76 (with a minimum of 70 in each component)

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2022, the tuition fees are as follows:
 

• MPhil (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £4,596
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £20,000

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate.