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    Bangor University Masters & MBA Courses 2026 (Fees, Entry, Deadlines)

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    Bangor University Master's and MBA courses for 2026 are 12-month full-time postgraduate programmes open to international students. Tuition ranges from GBP 17,500 to GBP 20,500/year. Most require a 4-year Bachelor's with CGPA 2.5/4.0 (or 50%+) and IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (6.5 for MBA and selected MSc). The September 2026 application deadline is 20 August 2026 with a GBP 500 early-deposit discount if you pay by 31 July 2026.

    Popular Bangor Master's Courses for International Students

    CourseDurationFee (GBP)English

    |---|---|---|---|

    MBA (full-time)12 months20,500IELTS 6.5MSc Business with International Management12 months17,500IELTS 6.0MSc Banking and Finance12 months17,500IELTS 6.0MSc Marketing12 months17,500IELTS 6.0MSc Accounting and Finance12 months17,500IELTS 6.0MSc Computer Science12 months19,500IELTS 6.5MSc Data Science12 months19,500IELTS 6.5MSc Cyber Security12 months19,500IELTS 6.5MA TESOL12 months17,500IELTS 6.5MA Education12 months17,500IELTS 6.0LLM International Commercial Law12 months17,500IELTS 6.5MSc Marine Biology / Ocean Sciences12 months19,500IELTS 6.0MSc Environmental Sciences12 months19,500IELTS 6.0

    Bangor MBA 2026 - Snapshot

  1. Duration: 12 months full-time.
  2. Tuition: GBP 20,500.
  3. Entry: 4-year Bachelor's (any discipline), CGPA 2.5+/50%+.
  4. Work experience: 2 years preferred, waivable case-by-case.
  5. English: IELTS for UKVI 6.5 (5.5 each band) or equivalent.
  6. Intakes: September 2026 and January 2027.
  7. Career outcomes: Graduate Route post-study work visa (2 years).
  8. Modules: Strategic Management, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Leadership + capstone consulting project.

    9. Why Master's Students Pick Bangor

  9. One of the cheapest UK Russell Group-adjacent universities for postgraduate study.
  10. Strong Student Sponsor licence (high visa approval rates).
  11. Located in North Wales - safe, affordable, scenic, low cost of living.
  12. Most Master's are PSW-eligible (Graduate Route, 2 years).
  13. Automatic scholarships totalling GBP 1,500-3,500 for most international applicants.

    14. Entry Requirements (Postgraduate)

  14. 4-year Bachelor's with CGPA 2.5/4.0 (50%+) for direct entry.
  15. 3-year Bachelor's: complete a Pre-Master's at Bangor (GBP 14,500, 8 months) or use a Pakistani/Indian Master's as a top-up. See 15 years of education.
  16. English: IELTS for UKVI 6.0-6.5, PTE 59-65, Duolingo 105-115, MOI letter accepted for many countries.

    17. 2026 Application Deadlines

    IntakeApplicationDepositCASTeaching Starts

    |---|---|---|---|---|

    September 202620 August 202628 August 202611 September 202628 September 2026January 202730 November 20265 December 202612 December 202619 January 2027

    GBP 500 early-deposit discount: pay your deposit by 31 July 2026 (Sept intake) or 30 November 2026 (Jan intake).

    How to Apply

  17. Free eligibility check - we score your transcript and English against Bangor's requirements.
  18. We submit directly to Bangor's International Office.
  19. Receive a conditional/unconditional offer in 3-5 working days.
  20. Pay deposit, complete CAS, apply for visa.
  21. Arrive for Welcome Week.

    22. Apply to a Bangor Master's or MBA now.

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  22. Bangor Admissions 2026 Hub
  23. Bangor Entry Requirements 2026
  24. Bangor Tuition Fees & Scholarships 2026
  25. Bangor vs Abertay 2026 Intake Comparison

    26. Source: Bangor University postgraduate prospectus 2026/27 and International Office circulars.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What Master's courses does Bangor University offer international students in 2026?+

    Bangor offers Master's courses across Business (MBA, MSc Business, Banking & Finance, Marketing, Accounting), Computing (MSc Computer Science, Data Science, Cyber Security), Education (MA Education, MA TESOL), Law (LLM), and Sciences (MSc Marine Biology, Ocean Sciences, Environmental Sciences). All are 12 months full-time.

    How much is the Bangor University MBA in 2026?+

    The Bangor University full-time MBA tuition fee for 2026/27 is approximately GBP 20,500 for the 12-month programme. Living costs add approximately GBP 9,500 per year. Most students qualify for the International Scholarship (GBP 1,500-3,000) and the GBP 500 early-deposit discount.

    Can I do the Bangor MBA without work experience?+

    Bangor University prefers 2 years of work experience for the MBA but waives the requirement on a case-by-case basis for strong applicants with a 4-year Bachelor's at CGPA 2.5+ or 50%+ and a clear motivation for the programme. Lightning Enrolment can help you frame your application for a waiver.

    Is the Bangor Master's eligible for the UK Graduate Route?+

    Yes. All Bangor full-time taught Master's degrees are UK Master's-level qualifications and are eligible for the 2-year UK Graduate Route post-study work visa on successful completion, provided you held a valid Student Visa throughout your studies.

    When can I start a Master's at Bangor University in 2026?+

    Bangor offers a September 2026 intake (teaching starts 28 September, application deadline 20 August) and a January 2027 intake for selected postgraduate courses (teaching starts 19 January 2027, application deadline 30 November 2026).

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