Overview

On the Master of Business Administration with Professional Placement programme from The University of Lancashire you can choose an optional placement year, where we'll help you find a paid placement alongside your course in your second year of study. Alternatively, you will complete your MBA in one year. Co-designed with industry partners, the programme blends global business insight with practical applicating, meeting the needs of managers leading performance and change.

Key facts

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, the course awards both a master’s degree and the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. This professional status signals that you have achieved a recognised standard in leadership and strategic management, valued by employers worldwide.

You will study strategic leadership, organisational change, innovation, sustainability, and project management. Through case studies, consultancy tasks, and evidence-based analysis, you will learn to interpret organisational challenges, develop responsible business strategies, and lead teams with clarity and purpose.

Future careers with an MBA

Whether you want to manage teams, work in consultancy, or start your own business, this course will support your goals. You will graduate with the insight and skills needed to make a real impact in any organisation.

Career options include:

Senior or strategic manager

Operations or project director

Management or business consultant

Change or transformation leader

Strategy or business development manager

Entrepreneur or business owner

Leadership graduate or management trainee

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

People, Organisations and Change

Professional Work Placement

Strategic Horizons and Global Shifts

Strategic Marketing in a Global Context

Financial Data-Driven Decision Making

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants should hold at least 2:2 degree in related subject

Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme and if they have experience

Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate competence in the language.

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Tuition Fees

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19250 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Year 2: £2,755 for the year

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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