Professional Development by Negotiated Studies MA/MSc/MBA
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Business Studies
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- MAY 2026
Overview
Our postgraduate work-based degree in Professional Development offers flexible study that recognises your expertise and allows you to be rewarded for prior experiential learning and will enable you to ‘learn while you earn’.
Entry requirements
Home Students International Students Most applicants will already have a first degree; however, applicants who are operating at a high, strategic level in the workplace but do not possess a first degree will, on agreement with staff, be allowed to take a diagnostic module to assess their suitability for Master’s study. Applicants for the Professional Development are expected to be working at a strategic level and to possess several years of relevant managerial experience.
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each sub-skill) or approved SELT equivalent
Fees
International students: £15,000 for the full course (2025/26) — More on International fees
UK students: £8,775 for the full course (2025/26) — More on UK fees
UK/Home: £8,775 for the full course (2025/26) — More on UK fees
International: £15,000 for the full course (2025/26) — More on International fees
Start dates
May 2026, Oct 2026
Application deadline
Rolling admissions - apply early for visa processing
Campus
- Exton Park, Chester, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Cheshire West and Chester, North West, United Kingdom
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