Many people may already know that most universities in the UK require MBA applicants to have at least 3–5 years of relevant work experience before applying. However, for those who do not yet have work experience, there’s no need to worry. In this article, P’Aim from One Education will introduce universities that accept students without work experience into their MBA programmes, offering more options for those interested in pursuing an MBA.

1. Master of Business Administration MBA (Global) – De Montfort University

De Montfort University (DMU) is located in the city of Leicester. The MBA programme is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). The university welcomes applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds and does not require prior work experience for admission to this MBA programme.

Example modules

• Leadership and Business Sustainability
• Advanced Strategic Management
• Cross-Cultural Management and Marketing
• Business Finance and Enterprise Development

📗The programme offers two intakes: September and January.

🎓IELTS requirement: 6.0 overall, with no band lower than 5.5.

💰 Tuition fee for international students (2026/27): £20,900 (approximately 898,700 THB*).

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2. Master of Business Administration MBA – University of Chester

University of Chester is one of the historic universities in the UK, located in the city of Chester, not far from Manchester and Liverpool.

Example modules

• Responsible Leadership and Ethics
• Marketing Management
• Finance for Managers
• Strategic Management
• Creative Thinking and Problem Solving for Managers

📗 The programme offers three intakes: October, January, and May.

The university normally expects applicants to demonstrate some work experience, but applications from candidates without work experience may still be considered on a case-by-case basis.

🎓 IELTS requirement: 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 5.5.

💰 Tuition fee for international students (2026/27): £15,700 (approximately 675,100 THB*).

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3. Master of Business Administration MBA – University of Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire is a large university located in Hatfield, about one hour from London by train. For its MBA programme, the university does not require applicants to have prior work experience.

The MBA at Hertfordshire offers 11 different pathways for students to choose from, such as MBA (Human Resources), MBA (Healthcare), MBA (Digital Marketing), MBA (FinTech), MBA (Artificial Intelligence), MBA (Data Analytics), MBA (Project Management), and many more. These options allow students to select a pathway that aligns with their future career goals.

Example modules

• People Management
• Marketing and Entrepreneurship
• Financial Principles and Practice
• Executive Career Development
• Strategic Management Research

📗 The programme offers three intakes: September, January, and May.

🎓 IELTS requirement: 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 5.5.

💰 Tuition fee for international students (2026/27): £21,450 (approximately 922,350 THB*).

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4. International MBA – Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University is a large public university located in Birmingham, England. The International MBA programme does not require applicants to have prior work experience. The programme also offers a Professional Placement option for students who wish to gain relevant work experience and apply the skills learned in real-world settings.

Students can choose between:

• 16 months (with Internship) – available for the September intake
• 21 months (Professional Practice) – available for the January intake

This option allows students to have up to 5 months of practical work experience.

Example modules

• Strategic Human Resources Management
• Global Marketing Management
• Managerial Finance
• Global Operations Management
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Strategic Management and Leadership

📗 The programme offers two intakes: September and January.

🎓 IELTS requirement: 6.0 overall, with no band lower than 5.5.

💰 Tuition fee for international students (2026/27): £20,370 (approximately 875,910 THB*), or £22,405 (approximately 963,415 THB*) for the Professional Placement option.

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5. Global MBA – Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) is located in the city of Sheffield and is considered one of the most modern universities in northern England. The Global MBA programme benefits from dual accreditation from the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).

The university does not require applicants to have prior work experience before enrolling in the programme.

Example modules

• Global Finance and Operations Management
• Leadership, Change and Responsible People Practice
• Strategy and Marketing for a Changing World
• Digitalisation of Business Processes
• Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

📗 The programme offers two intakes: September and January.

🎓 IELTS requirement: 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 6.0.

💰 Tuition fee for international students (2026/27): £21,375 (approximately 919,125 THB*).

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6. Master of Business Administration (MBA) – University of Northampton

University of Northampton is located in Northampton in central England. The university has been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) by the UK’s education regulator. The MBA programme is also accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Example modules

• Academic and Digital Skills for Professionals
• People Development and Leadership
• Strategy and Decision Making
• Practical Data Analysis for Business
• Marketing Innovation

📗 The programme offers three intakes: September, January, and June.

🎓 IELTS requirement: 6.5 overall, with Writing 6.0 and no other band lower than 5.5.

💰 Tuition fee for international students (2026/27): £19,500 (approximately 838,500 THB*).

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7. Global Business MBA – Coventry University London

Coventry University has two campuses: one in Coventry city and another in London. Coventry University is a modern leading university, established less than 50 years ago.

The MBA programme has a duration of one year, and importantly, applicants are not required to have prior work experience.

Students can choose from a variety of project options, such as an internship, a consultancy-style project, or a dissertation. In addition, there are also specialised MBA programmes available, including Global Financial Services MBA and International Marketing MBA.

Example modules

• Leadership, Strategy and Change
• Strategic Financial Management and Analysis
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Corporate Sustainability and Ethics in a Digital Age

📗 The programme offers six intakes: September, November, January, March, May, and July.

🎓 IELTS requirement: 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 5.5.

💰 Tuition fee for international students (2026/27): £21,300 (approximately 915,900 THB*).

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8. Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University is located in the city of Leeds and has two campuses: a City Campus and the Headingley Campus.

Students in this programme will have the opportunity to apply for internship programmes to strengthen their CV and professional profile. Lecturers will support students throughout the application process, and if students successfully pass the interview stage, they may have the opportunity to work for a period of time in a trainee manager position.

Example modules

• Marketing Dynamics
• Operations & Logistics Management
• Strategic Management
• Financial Analysis

📗 The programme offers one intake: September.

🎓 IELTS requirement: 6.0 overall, with no band lower than 5.5.

💰 Tuition fee for international students (2026/27): £19,060 (approximately 819,580 THB*).

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9. Global Business MBA – University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth has a city-centre campus, offering modern facilities and learning resources for students. The MBA programme is accredited by AACSB.

The university also offers five specialised MBA pathways, including:

• Sustainable Business Innovation through Design Thinking
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Transformation
• International Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Strategic Leadership in Healthcare
• Business Analytics

Example modules

• Business in Action
• Global Business Environment
• Strategies for Sustainability Leadership
• Managing Change, Creativity and Innovation

📗 The programme offers four intakes: September, January, May, and July.

🎓 IELTS requirement: 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 6.0.

💰 Tuition fee for international students (2026/27): £18,100 (approximately 778,300 THB*).

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10. MBA Master of Business Administration – University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland has four campuses, with two located in Sunderland, one in London, and one in Hong Kong. The MBA programme is accredited by AACSB.

The university also offers specialised MBA pathways, including Human Resource Management, Finance, and Marketing.

Example modules

• International Business in Context
• Strategic Leadership for a Sustainable Future
• Corporate Governance and Financial Management
• Digital Enterprise and Innovation

📗 The programme offers two intakes: February and October.

🎓 IELTS requirement: 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 6.0.

💰 Tuition fee for international students (2026/27): £20,000 (approximately 860,000 THB*).

* The tuition fees above are calculated based on an exchange rate of 1 GBP = 43 THB as of March 2026.

📝 Article by P’Aim, UK Education Consultant at One Education, and an alumna of SOAS University of London.

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