Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update:
  • The University of Lincoln would like to reassure you that all of our online Masters programmes are continuing as normal and on schedule.
  • The programmes are taught and studied entirely online, which means that they can be studied and completed from home, without any disruption to teaching provision or learning activities.
  • We are committed to ensuring that students are not disadvantaged in their studies by issues caused directly or indirectly by Covid-19 and we will be providing additional support to affected students wherever necessary.
  • Please contact us on +44 (0) 1522 254 022 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

Admission requirements

MSc Management programmes:

You should have, or be about to complete:

  • A recognised undergraduate with honours or postgraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) from an accredited college, institution or university, equivalent to or higher than a UK Bachelor honours degree qualification.

Or:

  • If you do not hold a recognised degree or hold an ordinary degree, you should have at least two years of relevant work experience in a role that includes one or more of the following activities: projects; budgets; supervising people; or developing processes and systems.

English language requirements

If English isn’t your first language, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept:

  • IELTS 6.5 or an equivalent qualification

If you do not have an English language qualification we will also consider applications with the following on a case by case basis:

  • A degree qualification taught in English
  • Evidence that you work in a company where English is the first language

MBA Leadership:

Entry criteria

  • A minimum 2:2 honours degree and at least 2 years of relevant managerial experience.

Or:

  • If you do not hold a recognised degree, you should have at least 5 years relevant managerial experience

English language requirements

If English isn’t your first language, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept:

  • IELTS 6.5 or an equivalent qualification

If you do not have an English language qualification we will also consider applications with the following on a case by case basis:

  • A degree qualification taught in English
  • Evidence that you work in a company where English is the first language

LLM programmes:

You should have or be about to complete:

  • A second class bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or a degree from a recognised institution comparable and/or equivalent to a British honours degree

Applicants that do not directly meet the education requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis, taking into account vocational and professional qualifications, and relevant work experience.

English language requirements

If English isn’t your first language, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept:

  • IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5

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