Entry requirements
Lancaster University Management School offers one of the widest ranges of specialist Masters programmes in business and management available at a top-ranked business school in the UK.
This page provides a brief summary of the basic entry requirements for each of our programmes. Scroll down to find the programme you are interested in. You'll find full information about each programme on the programme websites.
Accounting & Financial Management |
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| Degree | MSc or MRes |
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Duration |
12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Applicants will need to have a good degree (at least upper second class honours or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics or another quantitative subject such as Engineering or Computing. We will be looking for a consistent performance. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | We also ask for GMAT especially from those with non-EU degrees, with at least 600 (including good quants score). |
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Advanced Marketing Management |
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| Degree | MSc |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Good first degree in Marketing or in a related business subject with a substantial marketing component (at least one third of the degree content and assessment). We will be looking for a consistent performance. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | No work experience required, although this is advantageous. Otherwise, must have significant marketing background in first degree. |
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E-Business & Innovation |
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| Degree | MSc |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Good honours degree such as GPA 3.2 or UK Upper Second in Management or Computing Sciences. We will be looking for a consistent performance. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | This programme is a collaboration between the Management School and the University's Computing department. |
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Economics |
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| Degree | MSc |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Good honours degree such as GPA 3.2 or UK Upper Second in a subject of which at least 50% is economics. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
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Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Practice |
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| Degree | MSc |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Good honours degree such as GPA 3.2 or UK Upper Second in business or management subject or a degree with a substantial element of those subjects. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
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Executive MBA(Masters of Business Administration, part-time) |
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| Degree | MBA |
| Duration | 24 months, part-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Good Honours Degree in any subject. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | At least 5 years' professional/managerial work experience is required. In exceptional cases somebody without a degree but with substantial work experience may be considered. |
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Finance |
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| Degree | MSc or MRes |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Applicants will need to have a good degree (at least upper second class honours or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics or another quantitative subject such as Engineering or Computing. We will be looking for a consistent performance. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | We also ask for GMAT, especially from those with non-EU degrees, with a score of at least 600 (including good quants score). |
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Financial Analysis |
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| Degree | MSc or MRes |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements |
Degree in any quantitative field (including Engineering and Computing) with a First Class Honours or equivalent. We will be looking for a consistent performance. GMAT 650 required for applicants whose degree is obtained outside EU; |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.5 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100 or Pearson Test of English 70 if first language is not English. |
| Programme website | |
Human Resources & Consulting |
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| Degree | MA |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Degree with minimum 2:1 Honours or GPA of 3.2 on a four-point scale, in any subject. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | Work experience in management training, human resources, or another area of management is advantageous but not essential. This programme requires highly developed writing skills. |
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Human Resource & Knowledge Management |
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| Degree | MSc |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | First degree in Social Sciences, Management and Business Studies, Psychology, History or other Humanities subjects, with very good grades, equivalent to 2.1 or GPA 3.2 or better. We will be looking for a consistent performance. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | This programme requires highly developed writing skills. |
| Programme website | |
Information Technology, Management & Organisational Change (ITMOC) |
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| Degree | MSc or MRes |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Degree with above average grades, Upper Second Class Honours or B+ or equivalent GPA (3.2), in any discipline but, Management, IT, MIS or social sciences preferred. We will be looking for a consistent performance. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | We prefer applicants to have some work experience in an IT, IS or a managerial capacity. |
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International Business |
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| Degree | MSc or MRes |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Degree with above average grades, Upper Second Class Honours or B+ or equivalent GPA (3.2), in any degree discipline. But you will need at least one module of economics and one module of a quantitative subject. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | Work experience useful, but not essential. |
| Programme website | |
Logistics & Supply Chain Management |
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| Degree | MSc |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Degree with Upper Second Class Honours or the equivalent in a quantitative area - Mathematics, Computing, Engineering for example. We will be looking for a consistent performance. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | Recent graduates are welcome. |
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Management |
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| Degree | MSc or MRes |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Degree with Upper Second Class Honours or B+ average or the GPA equivalent (such as 3.2) in any discipline. We will be looking for a consistent performance. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | Recent graduates are welcome. |
| MSc Management website | MRes Management website | |
Management Learning & Leadership |
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| Degree | MA |
| Duration | 24 months, part-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Degree with Second Class Honours or equivalent (a minimum of 3.0 on a 4-point scale or B/B+ on a literal scale). The subject area of the first degree is not critical. We will be looking for a consistent performance. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | Several years of relevant work experience are essential for this programme. |
| Programme website | |
Management Science & Marketing Analytics |
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| Degree | MSc |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Degree with Upper Second Class Honours or the equivalent in a quantitative area - Mathematics, Computing, Engineering for example. We will be looking for a consistent performance. |
| Language Requirements | IIELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | Recent graduates are welcome. |
| Programme website | |
MBA (Master of Business Administration, full-time) |
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| Degree | MBA |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Good Honours Degree, in any subject. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | Average age of students on the programme is 29-30. Applicants whose first degree is not from within the UK must obtain a GMAT score of 600 or above. At least 3 years' managerial work experience is required. |
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Money, Banking & Finance |
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| Degree | MSc or MRes |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Applicants will need to have a good degree (at least upper second class honours or equivalent) in Economics, Accounting and Finance, or a related subject with a significant component of economics or quantitative techniques. We will be looking for a consistent performance. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | An intermediate level of Economics and Statistics is required for this programme. |
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Operational Research & Management Science |
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| Degree | MSc or MRes |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Degree with Upper Second Class Honours or the equivalent in a quantitative area - Mathematics, Computing, Engineering for example. We will be looking for a consistent performance. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | In some countries this subject is known as Industrial Engineering. Recent graduates are welcome. |
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Politics, Philosophy & Management |
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| Degree | MSc |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Degree with above average grades, Upper Second Class Honours or B+ or equivalent GPA (3.2), in any Arts or Social Sciences discipline, including Management and Business. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | Work experience useful, but not essential |
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Project Management |
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| Degree | MSc |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Degree with Upper Second Class Honours or the equivalent GPA, in any subject, though a good level of numeracy is required. We will be looking for a consistent performance. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | Some project experience, in work or on a course, is helpful but not essential. |
| Programme website | |
Quantitative Finance |
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| Degree | MSc |
| Duration | 12 months, full-time |
| First Degree Requirements | Good honours degree in a numerate subject (for example Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Management Science) or equivalent qualification from a recognised university. Familiarity at undergraduate level with topics such as probability and statistics, calculus and linear algebra is essential. We will be looking for a consistent performance. |
| Language Requirements | IELTS 7.0 - with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70. |
| Notes | Some project experience, in work or on a course, is helpful but not essential. |
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