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How to apply

Find out the steps to take and information you will need to apply for the Bath MBA.


We’re looking for talented individuals with proven ability and potential, who are ready to grow their careers and make meaningful impact.

Entry to the Bath MBA is competitive. Before applying please check our entry requirements, including:

  • academic qualifications
  • three years’ work experience
  • English language requirements

Full-time MBA application deadlines

  • Overseas/EU: 31 July 2027
  • UK: 31 August 2027

Ready to apply?

Start your application for the Bath MBA starting in 2027.


How to apply for the Bath MBA


Head of MBA Operations, Becky Gallagher, explains how to apply for our full-time MBA programme.

Application process

The steps to apply for the Bath MBA and how to accept your offer.


1 - Apply online


Create your online account to complete our application form. Applying will take you approximately 30 minutes.

There is no application fee.

Supporting documents

You will need to upload:

  • your supporting statement and scholarship application
  • a digital copy of your passport
  • English language results if you need them
  • digital copies of your degree certificate and official academic transcripts
  • an up-to-date CV of no more than two pages
  • your GMAT score, if applicable
  • references

You do not need a GMAT score to apply for the Bath MBA. However, if you have one, you can submit it with your application and we will consider it alongside your other qualifications and experience.

If your official graduation documents are in a language other than English you must provide:

  • official copies of the original documents
  • official English translations

Supporting statement

Your supporting statement should include responses to the following questions (with a 250 word limit for each question):

  1. Looking ahead five years, what impact do you hope your MBA will have on your career, leadership development, and broader aspirations, and why is the Bath MBA the right environment to help you achieve this?
  2. MBA classes are strengthened by the diversity of experiences and perspectives each individual brings. What unique experiences, viewpoints or capabilities would you contribute and how have these added value in previous team or professional settings?
  3. What achievement are you most proud of and what does it reveal about the values, qualities and ambitions you would bring to the Bath MBA?
  4. Describe what your career will look like in one and three years’ time, after completing the MBA programme

References

Both references must be professional and one referee must be from your most recent employer.

If you are self-employed, you should provide:

  • one reference from a client
  • one reference from either a former line manager or an academic referee

Referees should be in a position of seniority and able to comment on your experience and suitability for the MBA.

References must be submitted as PDFs and should be written on headed paper and include a signature and official stamp.

Application form link

Start your MBA application

2 - Track your application


After you’ve submitted your application, you will be able to use our Application Tracker. We’ll email you a username and password within 24 hours.

You can use the Application Tracker to upload important documents, update your personal details and track your application.

Login to Application Tracker

3 - Interview


Your application will be reviewed by our selection committee.

If you are successfully shortlisted, we’ll invite you for a video interview or offer an interview in person on campus, if suitable. MBA interviews take 30 to 40 minutes.

4 - Accept your offer


After your interview, we’ll make a decision about your application. We aim to respond within seven working days.

If successful, you will receive an offer for a place on the Bath MBA. We will include any scholarship award as part of your offer.

If unsuccessful, we will inform you by email.

You can use the Application Tracker to:

  • access your offer letter
  • accept or decline your offer
Login to Application Tracker

5 - Pay deposit


Once we offer you a place, you will need to pay a 10% deposit (£3,970) of the full programme fee to secure it. Your place on the programme will not be secure until you have paid your deposit.

This will be deducted from your overall fees.

You will need:

  • 10% deposit (£3,970)
  • to pay this using Application Tracker
Pay your deposit

6 - Next steps


 Once you have met all conditions set out in your offer letter, you will:

  • receive an unconditional offer
  • get further information about preparing to study the Bath MBA

Registering as a student
You will be able to register as a student in September. Find out more about registering with the University.

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7 - Paying your tuition fees


When you register as a student, you will need to tell us how you will pay your fees.

Self-funding students can pay tuition fees in one or two instalments.

 

Find out more about paying your tuition fees.

Start your application

Apply now for the Bath MBA starting in 2027


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Important information for international applicants

Additional requirements for overseas applicants.


Graduation documents

You must provide official digital copies of your degree certificate(s) and transcripts.

If the awarding university issues official documents in English, they will be acceptable for Confirmation of Studies (CAS)/visa purposes. Find out more about your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies.

If your official graduation documents are in a language other than English you must provide:

  • official copies of the original documents
  • official English translations of the original documents

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements

To meet UKVI requirements, each qualification listed on your application must meet the following criteria:

  • original certificate(s) must clearly show:
    • your name
    • title of the award
    • date of the award
    • name of the awarding institution
  • transcripts of results must clearly show:
    • your name
    • name of the academic institution
    • course title
    • confirmation of the award

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