MBA

Please ensure the document you submit clearly shows:

• Your full name
• Your current address
• The date the document was issued
• The type of document it is

You may redact or obscure any unrelated or sensitive information. Only documents issued within the specified timeframes will be accepted.

Accepted Documents & Timeframes

• A utility bill (gas, electric, TV, or phone) issued within the last 6 months
• A council tax bill from your local authority issued within the last 12 months
• A bank, building society, or credit union statement or passbook, including Direct Debit confirmation letters or general account-related correspondence (excluding marketing materials), issued within the last 6 months
• A mortgage statement from a recognised lender issued within the last 12 months
• A council or housing association rent card or a tenancy agreement for a valid and ongoing tenancy issued within the last 12 months
• An electoral register entry issued within the last 6 months
• NHS medical correspondence or a letter from your GP practice confirming registration, issued within the last 6 months
• A TV licence letter issued within the last 6 months
• A student loan letter issued within the last 6 months
• A store card statement issued within the last 6 months
• A house, life, or motor insurance certificate or letter issued within the last 12 months
• A benefits agency letter (e.g., Universal Credit, Child Tax Credits, Personal Independence Payments) issued within the last 6 months
• A government notification document (e.g., from HMRC or DVLA) issued within the last 12 months
• An automatic enrolment welcome letter from a pension scheme issued within the last 12 months

Important:

Only official documents that fall within the accepted timeframe and clearly identify the type of document will be considered valid. If you have any questions about what qualifies, please contact our team before submitting.

Arden University offers standard, non-standard, and part-standard entry routes, with requirements varying by level of study. All applicants must provide supporting evidence to enroll.

Undergraduate Courses

Foundation Year

• Standard Entry:

1. 3 GCSEs (A*-C or 9-4) or equivalent (e.g., Level 2 or 3 qualification with a minimum caps at 45 credits).
2. Equivalency of foreign qualifications is determined using ECCTIS.

• Non-Standard Entry:

1. Minimum of 12 months of full-time appropriate professional work experience, supported by references.
2. Assessed via Personal Statement, CV, and Reference.

Level 4 Entry

• Standard Entry:

1. 3 GCSEs (A*-C or 9-4) or equivalent and 2 A-Levels (A*-E) or equivalent (e.g., 90 credits at Level 3).
2. Foreign qualifications’ equivalency checked using ECCTIS.

• Specific Requirements:

1. BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance and BSc (Hons) Psychology/Psychology and Counselling: Proof of GCSE Maths (C or above). Psychology applicants may bypass this by completing a Maths Module during induction.
2. LLB (Hons): 4 GCSEs (A*-C/4-9) plus 3 A-Levels/4 AS-Levels (A-E) or equivalent, and GCSE English or 2 years of suitable professional work experience.

• Non-Standard Entry:

1. Minimum of 24 months of full-time appropriate professional work experience, supported by references.
2. Assessed via Personal Statement, CV, and Reference.

• Additional Notes:

1. Applicants missing part of standard entry can provide a CV and reference for part-standard entry.
2. 60 credits at Level 4 or above may substitute for GCSEs and A-Levels.
3. A completed QAA-approved Access to Higher Education Diploma is accepted.
4. More than 90 credits at Level 3 can substitute for missing Level 2s (minimum 135 credits total, with at least 90 at Level 3 or higher).

Top-Up/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Entry

• Standard Entry:

1. HNDs (achieved within the last 5 years) or older HNDs require 240 Higher Education credits (at least 120 at Level 5).
2. At least 180 of the 240 credits must be in a related subject area (e.g., Business, Healthcare, Computing).
3. Themed routes require at least 30 credits related to the theme.
4. HNDs older than 5 years require a CV and Reference covering the time since study to demonstrate skill upkeep.

• RPL Notes:

1. RPL can be used for Level 5 entry (e.g., 120 credits at Level 4) but not for completed degrees.
2. RPL is at the discretion of academic tutors and is not offered for the LLB program.
3. Specific programs (e.g., Accounting and Finance, Psychology) have additional RPL requirements.

Postgraduate Courses

• Standard Entry: Bachelor’s (Honors) Degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent, or 120 credits at Level 7.
• Non-Standard Entry: Executive MBA and MBA: 5 years of full-time suitable managerial work experience.
• Part-Standard Entry:

1. HNC/CertHE: 4-5 years of strong managerial work experience.
2. HND/DipHE/FDa: 3-4 years of strong managerial work experience.
3. Bachelor’s (Ordinary) Degree or 3rd Class Degree: 2-3 years of managerial work experience or 3-4 years of strong professional work experience with managerial/supervisory responsibilities.

• Program-Specific Requirements:

1. Executive MBAs: Bachelor’s (Honors) Degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent plus 2 years of professional work experience, or 120 credits at Level 7. If the qualification is older than 5 years or is a Third Class/Ordinary degree, applicants should apply for the regular MBA.
2. MBA (Previous Graduate): Bachelor’s (Honours) Degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent within the last 5 years, or a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) worth 120 credits at Level 7, or a completed Master’s Degree studied within the last 5 years.
3. MSc Psychology: Bachelor’s (Honours) Degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent (not in Psychology) plus proof of Maths, or a Bachelor’s (Standard) Degree (2:2 or above) with a transcript showing an empirical project plus proof of Mathematics.

• Additional Notes: All postgraduate applicants must pay a holding fee of £170–£250.

General Notes 

• Applicants meeting standard entry requirements may be signed off directly by the admissions team.
• Non-standard applicants are assessed by an admissions tutor.
• UK qualifications studied within the last 7–10 years may have results on the Government’s Learning Record Service (LRS).
• There is a list of banned study centers for Level 3 qualifications.