Highlights
Tuition fee
18645 GBP / year
11015 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
18645 GBP / year
11015 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
Anytime
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Apply date
Anytime
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Start date
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Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Campus location
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Discover an advanced management qualification with the Doctor of Business Administration at University of Wolverhampton Business and Law School. Recognised as the highest level of management qualification, the DBA is a fulfilling journey for ambitious professionals.

Overview

Business Administration at University of Wolverhampton is designed to tackle real-world challenges, equipping you with the skills that can help you to advance your career to new heights.  

As the DBA is based in the University of Wolverhampton’s Business and Law School, you will be able to draw on the School’s contemporary subject expertise.  

Employability on the course

Our courses are designed from day one to prepare you for your future career. You will benefit from:

  • Extended induction: a period to familiarise yourself with your new university
  • Structured learning pathways: courses are crafted with a focus on preparing students for future careers
  • Hands-on project experience: projects and practical activities designed around real-world activities
  • Embedded professional development: all courses are designed with workplace skills development and professional placements as part of the course
  • Industry-informed modules: course content is kept up-to-date with industry standards through our industry links, staff's research and work in the field
  • Placement opportunities: professional development placements for every student

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Business Intelligence and Analytics for Managers
  • Critical Reflective Practice for Leadership
  • Leadership and Digital Transformation Strategy
  • Strategic Marketing and Digital Communication
  • Advanced Research Methods in Business
  • The Research Proposal

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months
  • Part-time
    • 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
72
PTE Academic
65
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
72
PTE Academic
65
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will need to evidence the following criteria:
  • An applicant seeking admission to the degree of Professional Doctorate shall hold either:
  • a first or upper second-class honours degree, in an appropriate cognate area, of a university or any other institution of higher education with degree-awarding powers, or
  • a master’s degree, or
  • evidence of prior practice or learning that is accepted by the University, or
  • a qualification which is regarded by the University as equivalent to a first or upper second-class honours degree.
To be eligible to study the Professional Doctorate Award applicants will be working or have experience of working in the subject area relevant to the Professional Doctorate.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    18645 GBP / year
    ≈ 18645 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    11015 GBP / year
    ≈ 11015 GBP / year

Additional Details

  • Home Part-time £5508 per year
  • International Part-time £9323 per year

Living costs

Wolverhampton

United Kingdom
550 - 900 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Business Administration.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies

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CIAPS 
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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