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PostgraduateDBA

Doctorate in Business Administration

University of Gloucestershire
Gloucester, England
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the DBA Doctorate in Business Administration at University of Gloucestershire. Based in Gloucester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. You’ll develop skills in business through an in-depth research project on a topic of your choice and the development of advanced academic skills. You’ll cover a wide range of research topics, from consumer behaviour to management accounting, or leadership to production control. The key is that you are able to develop doctoral work that has relevance to theory and practice. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Reflective professional development
Reflective professional development
Systematic literature review
Methodological fundamentals
Research methods and analysis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements Doctorate standard A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic Post-qualification professional practice A minimum of two years’ post-qualification professional practice and ability to demonstrate professional competence of a high standard in the relevant research area IELTS 6.5 (6.0 writing, 5.5 all other components) EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other componen

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Start date Course code Fee (UK)Fee per year Fee (international) Fee per year June 2026 — £9,275 £9,275 October 2026 — £9,550 £9,550 January 2027 — £9,550 £9,550 June 2027 — £9,550 £9,550 October 2027 — TBC TBC January 2028 — TBC TBC June 2028 — TBC TBC International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Find out more

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
35%Professional Jobs
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