Professional DoctoratesPart-time

Doctor of Business Administration DBA

University of NorthamptonNorthampton, United Kingdom
Level
Professional Doctorates
Duration
Full Time: 4 years maximum Part Time: 6 Years maximum
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Business Studies
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

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The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a prestigious professional doctorate that is equivalent in academic standing to a PhD. As one of the longstanding courses within the Faculty of Business and Law, the DBA features a distinguished alumni network, with graduates holding senior leadership positions around the globe. Recently revalidated, the DBA programme strongly emphasises impact-oriented research and the professional development of its participants. The DBA at Northampton is designed to support executive development by enhancing professional practice through rigorous, applied research. Participants will gain contemporary research intelligence, develop evidence-based decision-making abilities, and cultivate responsible leadership alongside advanced critical thinking and analytical skills. The programme empowers professionals to conduct high-impact research within their organisations/ industries, driving innovation and meaningful strategic change. The DBA is offered both part-time and full-time – with the full time route open to home and international students. Our Doctor of Business Administration programme adopts an active-blended learning model, combining flexible learning with close, one-to-one supervision and promoting a collaborative environment through valuable networking opportunities.

Entry requirements

Applicants must generally meet the following criteria: 1. Academic Qualifications: Applicants must be able to Accredit Prior Certified Learning (APCL) of 180 credits at Level 7, typically a Master’s degree in a relevant subject completed within the last 10 years prior to enrolment. 2. Professional Experience: Significant leadership experience and potential currency in recent roles. 3. Employment Role: Experience in a leadership or managerial position that can support achieving the course learning outcomes.

English language requirements

IELTS7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

Minimum standard – IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in categories (or equivalent) for study at postgraduate level.

Fees

International students: £11,535

Start dates

September 2026

Application deadline

No fixed deadline — apply as early as possible. Applications close when the course is full.

Campus

  • Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom

Entry requirements for your country

40 countries

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Scholarships at University of Northampton

4 for this level
  • Alumni PGCE Bursary Award£500.00 (US$ 646)
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • Sir John Lowther Scholarship£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291) - £3,000.00 (US$ 3
  • The Chancellor's Fund£50.00 (US$ 65) - £750.00 (US$ 969)
All scholarships at University of Northampton

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TuitionGBP 11,535
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 26,921

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