Full-Time MBA

The Bath MBA is a one-year, full-time MBA that brings together innovative teaching, practical business experience and a strong focus on your career and personal development. 

Explore contemporary business challenges, apply what you learn through collaboration and real-world experience. You’ll develop the knowledge, confidence and leadership skills to make an impact. With global recognition, the Bath MBA ranks among the top 100 MBAs in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026.

What makes the Bath MBA distinctive 

Theory can only take you so far. Our distinctive Multi-Project Suite gives you four applied projects rather than a traditional final dissertation. 

You’ll work in teams on real organisational and business challenges across social action, consulting and change management, and entrepreneurship, before bringing your learning together in a final consolidating project. 

You’ll also engage with organisations through guest speakers, company visits, case studies and live business challenges. 

See the bigger picture 

Our integrated modules bring together core business subjects rather than teaching them separately. This reflects how organisations operate and helps you understand how decisions in one area of a business affect another. 

You’ll explore contemporary topics including sustainability, data-driven decision-making and disruptive technology, building the broader perspective and adaptability to navigate change. 

How the Bath MBA is structured 

The Bath MBA offers an integrated, collaborative and applied learning experience that reflects how modern organisations work. Your learning is organised around integrated core modules, optional modules and four applied projects. 

Learning begins in September with the Big Team Challenge, an immersive introduction that gets you working straight away with a corporate partner on a live business brief. From there, you progress through a curriculum that combines academic learning with practical experience. 

Core modules: Build your understanding across connected areas of business, leadership and organisational decision-making. 

Optional modules: Optional modules let you tailor your MBA to your career interests and ambitions. 

See what you'll study

The Multi-Project Suite: Complete four applied projects alongside your taught learning, giving you many opportunities to put ideas into practice. 

Discover the Multi-Project Suite 

Prepare for your next career move 

Whether you know the path you want to take or are still exploring your options, the Bath MBA will help you focus your goals, build your confidence and prepare for what comes next. 

Career development starts early. With support from our dedicated MBA Careers Team, you’ll have time to explore your options, build your professional story and prepare for applications, interviews and employer conversations. 

You’ll also have access to coaching and mentoring to reflect on your strengths, develop your leadership approach and make informed decisions about your future. 

Career outcomes and impact: Explore where the Bath MBA could take you 

Bath MBA graduates use the programme in different ways: to progress, change direction, build international experience, develop leadership confidence or explore entrepreneurial ambitions. 

Our rankings, graduate outcomes data and alumni stories show how Bath MBA graduates move forward in different sectors, countries and roles. 

Recognised for long-term career outcomes 

The Bath MBA is ranked in the global Top 100 in LinkedIn's Top MBA Programs 2026, a ranking based on the long-term career outcomes of alumni. 

It considers areas including hiring and demand, career progression, professional network strength and leadership potential. 

Challenge your thinking 

You’ll study alongside experienced professionals from different countries, industries and career backgrounds. Working in Learning Teams will expose you to different perspectives, challenge your thinking and strengthen your ability to collaborate effectively with others. 

You’ll learn from the experience of those around you while contributing your own, building relationships that extend beyond the classroom. 

Scholarships and Funding

We recognise exceptional talent and potential through a range of scholarships celebrating leadership, innovation and positive impact. That’s why we’re investing in scholarships to help talented students like you achieve your ambitions, wherever in the world you’re from.

Whether you're driven by purpose, passionate about people, or ready to lead change, our scholarships are here to recognise your strengths and support your next big step. Each scholarship is worth up to £15,000 unless otherwise indicated.

• Women's Scholarship
• Social Enterprise Scholarship
• Entrepreneurial Scholarship
• Early Career Professionals Scholarship
• Ethical Leadership Scholarship
• Merit Scholarship
• Change Management Scholarship

We also have a range of discretionary scholarships for applicants who bring valuable experience and diversity.

Find out more Scholarships and Funding .