Full-time MBA

About you 

You must be intellectually outstanding and display strong interpersonal and communication skills, motivation, creativity, maturity, drive, and leadership qualities. You must also have proven academic ability, the ability to work effectively in a team, the desire to learn, and the potential to succeed. 

Entry requirements

  • Experience - You must have at least three years’ post-graduation professional business experience.
  • Academic record - an upper second class honours at undergraduate level from a UK university or the equivalent from an overseas university is preferred but not essential. We also welcome applications from candidates who do not have the academic qualifications but are exceptional, with a proven ability to achieve.
  • GMAT, GRE and The Warwick Test – you must complete either the GMAT, GRE or Warwick Test as part of your admission to WBS. The Warwick Test may be made available to certain candidates as an alternative to the GMAT or GRE following interview.

    GMAT - We welcome valid GMAT scores achieved through either the GMAT Exam (Focus Edition) or GMAT Exam (10th Edition).

    We don’t have a minimum score requirement, however scores in line with the class average would be considered competitive. Our current class average score is 670 (10th Edition), or 615 (Focus Edition).

    Our test centre code is: FH4-P5-35. GMAT scores are considered valid within a 5-year period. Please contact GMAC directly to book your GMAT.

    GRE - For the GRE, all sections of the test must be taken to be considered valid. We don’t have a minimum score requirement, but a score of 160 in Verbal Reasoning and 160 in Quantitative Reasoning would be considered competitive.

    Our test centre code is: 0806. GRE scores are considered valid within a 5-year period. Please contact ETS directly to book your GRE.

    The Warwick Test - The Warwick Test may be offered as an alternative for certain candidates, dependent on personal circumstance. Previously the Warwick Test has been made available to candidates with extensive experience, or to support the GMAT or GRE. In both instances the Warwick Test would be completed following interview.

Educated in the English language?

All of our programmes are delivered in English so, if English is not your first language, you may be required to demonstrate a minimum overall standard in the following recognised tests of English. The certificate will be required as evidence. Exemptions may be considered if you have graduated from an English speaking university or worked in an English speaking environment for at least two years. Exemptions are considered on a case by case basis.

English Language Requirements

IELTS (Academic)
7.0

All four languages elements have to be scored 6.0+, with maximum of two language components at lowest level 6.0 or 6.5.

CPE
190 overall

2 x 170, 2 x 190.

CAE
190 overall

2 x 170, 2 x 190.

PTE Academic (PTE Test Centre, online not accepted)
70

With 59+ in every section.

TOEFL (iBT) & TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition
Band B: Overall score 100, Minimum component scores: Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 21

Test results are required for each English language band. The University of Warwick only accepts TOEFL (iBT) scores from the single most recent test date, not MyBest scores.

Trinity ISE III
Merit, Merit, Pass, Pass

In four components.

Trinity ISE IV
Pass, Pass, Pass, Pass

In four components.

Duolingo
Band B: Overall score 130

With at least 110 in two components and 125 in two components.

For full details of the all English Language tests and requirements please visit see the University’s page for English language requirements.

Visas

Please see the University's Student Experience: Immigration and Compliance website for the latest information on visa requirements.

If you need support or advice with your immigration status or visa application, our Immigration & Compliance team will be happy to support you with any queries or issues relating to your personal circumstances.