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An MBA qualification may help you to climb the career ladder – but it can come at a substantial cost. We list the UK's cheapest MBA degrees so you can find affordable options that suit you. Fees are for UK students studying full-time on campus and commencing their course in 2024/25.

=9. Wrexham University

Current cost: £11,000

In joint ninth place, Wrexham’s MBA will help you build a suite of management skills to help advance your career. As well as a traditional MBA focusing on contemporary business issues, you can specialise with an MBA in marketing or human resources management. Make the most of on-campus business events and network of business managers from varied sectors to build your key contacts and knowledge.

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=9. University of Staffordshire

Current cost: £11,000

Learn to think on your feet, evaluate risk and creatively solve problems across a range of business contexts. Staffordshire University’s MBA uses problem and practice-based learning, building your skills in research, applied problem-solving and reflective analysis. Wherever your future leads, these skills will be invaluable in any workplace.

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8. London Metropolitan University

Current cost: £10,500

Study for the London Met MBA and you’ll benefit from thoughtful, experience-based learning. This course is also accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), giving you extra perks such as membership of the CMI and access to its facilities. Low fees make things a little easier in the expensive English capital while living as a postgraduate student.

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7. Bath Spa University

Current cost: £10,340

Bath Spa University offers a Leadership MBA to help you grow into an innovative leader, building on your existing management experience. International perspectives will help deepen your understanding of globalisation on business and the economy. You’ll learn to navigate the challenges facing the sector, able to offer creative and effective leadership.

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6. Teesside University

Current cost: £10,250

Teesside University, Middlesbrough aims to develop entrepreneurial business leaders, equipping you with the skills, knowledge and acumen to navigate the complexities of modern business. Real-time projects with partner organisation will give you the chance to put skills into practice and build your experience. 

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5. York St John University

Current cost: £10,000

You can choose between the MBA and Executive MBA at York St John University. You’ll also gain a professional accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute to boost your CV. Informed by industry insights, the courses bring together theory and practice with a strong focus on employability.

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4. University of Greater Manchester

Current cost: £9,720

Analysis, synthesis, innovation and other key characteristics of successful business people are nurtured and developed at the University of Greater Manchester. MBA students are taught by both academics and real business leaders, ensuring a meaningful education borne from experience. In addition to the main MBA are 18-month MBAs in Global Healthcare Management and Islamic Finance, offering a specialist insight into these key areas.

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=2. University of Worcester

Current cost: £9,000

At the University of Worcester, graduates from any discipline will be able to develop their understanding of business leadership, whether to run their own business or move into a management role. Alongside core management modules, options include leadership and change management, managing across cultures, and cybersecurity and the online market.

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=2. Birmingham Newman University

Current cost: £9,000

Skill development is at the heart of Birmingham Newman’s MBA. It’ll equip you to meet the challenges of volatile and competitive markets and manage cross-cultural teams successfully. Applied projects help you put leadership skills into practice. You’ll write business reports and case studies, give presentations, and work with a real company on a consultancy project.

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1. University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Current cost: £7,800

In 2024/25 the most affordable one-year MBA in the UK is found at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. What’s more, you have a whole suite of MBA qualifications to choose from! Swansea Business School offers a full-time MBA with specialisms for tourism and international hospitality management. Another MBA at Swansea focuses on international hotel management. Or you can study an International Business MBA in Birmingham or London to focus on the global business and marketing context.

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