MBA Advanced Entry Top Up Route

The MBA Advanced Entry (Top-Up) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is designed for students who already hold a recognised Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in a management-related subject. This course allows eligible students to complete just 60 credits to achieve a full MBA.

The MBA Advanced Entry (Top-Up) at Cardiff Metropolitan University includes a 20-credit Research Methods module and a 40-credit Dissertation on a topic of your choice. It’s an excellent route for professionals looking to progress into senior management roles.

Delivered entirely through distance learning, this course provides flexibility and ongoing support. You will join live online classes (webinars) for the Research Methods module and work one-to-one with a supervisor while writing your Dissertation. You will receive support and useful learning materials throughout the course to help you succeed.

After completing the course, you will be awarded a full MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University, along with your official transcript and a Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR). You will also be invited to attend the graduation ceremony in Cardiff.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a public university in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. It began in 1865 as the Cardiff School of Art and changed over time before becoming Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2011.

The university has two main campuses: Llandaff and Cyncoed. It has different schools for study, including Art & Design, Education & Social Policy, Management, Sport & Health Sciences, and Technologies.

Around 12,620 students study at Cardiff Metropolitan University, including about 2,910 international students. The university offers a welcoming and supportive place to learn, helping students from many countries feel at home.

To apply for the course, students are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae, a High School Certificate, and a Statement of Purpose outlining their goals and reasons for choosing the course. In addition, two letters of reference or recommendation are needed, along with a copy of their passport or another form of photographic identification.

All applicants will also be required to take a Microsoft Teams interview with the Programme Director. Details of these arrangements will be sent subject to a successful application.

Grade Requirements:

• The standard entry requirement for this course is an undergraduate qualification equivalent to UK Bachelors 2:2 or higher. 
• A level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in a Strategic Leadership and Management subject awarded by ATHE, LRN, NCC Education, OTHM, Pearson or SQA in the last 5 years is also accepted. 

English Proficiency:

• International applicants whose first language isn't English are expected to show proof of proficiency in the language by having an IELTS score of 6.5. 
• Equivalent tests are also accepted.

The tuition fee to study an MBA Advanced Entry (Top Up) at Cardiff Metropolitan University for the 2025/2026 academic year is £19,500.

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers a range of scholarships for international undergraduate and postgraduate students. All international applicants shall be automatically considered for scholarships and are not expected to complete a separate application. 

The MBA Scholarship awards up to £4,000 reduction in school fees. This scholarship is based on academic and/or professional work experience.

An MBA Advanced Entry (Top Up) from Cardiff Metropolitan University can open doors to numerous career paths, such as: 

• Marketing Manager
• Consultancy Manager
• Finance Analyst 
• Human Resources Manager
• Operations and Logistics Manager
• Entrepreneur

Applications for this course should be made directly to the university via its self-service facility. If you need more information about eligibility and application processes, our experienced counsellors at AHZ are happy to help.