The GMAT and GRE are not required for Exeter's MSc Management — the course page lists no standardised-test requirement, so there is no minimum score or admitted-student average to quote. The academic gate is a UK 2:1 (upper second-class honours) degree or international equivalent, in any discipline — a notch above the 2:2 some British conversion master's accept, reflecting Exeter's Russell Group standing. English proficiency must be evidenced — applicants whose first language is not English need an accepted qualification at Exeter's 'Profile B1' IELTS level; confirm the exact band on Exeter's own English-language requirements page. No work experience is required, which makes this a genuine pre-experience MiM for fresh graduates — if you are mapping test-optional routes, see our guide to a [MiM in Europe without the GMAT](/blog/mim-in-europe-without-the-gmat) and the [GMAT-waiver explainer](/blog/gmat-waiver-for-a-european-mim).
University of Exeter does not publish a GMAT range.
| GPA | A UK 2:1 (upper second-class honours) degree or international equivalent, in any discipline — the programme is designed for graduates who did not study business at undergraduate level. No GMAT/GRE. |
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| Work experience | Not required — a conversion master open to graduates of any discipline, including those with no business background; an optional placement year builds work experience in |
| MiMs we track admitting without a required GMAT/GRE | 64 of 103 |
A GMAT or GRE is not required to apply to the University of Exeter MiM — it is one of the 64 of 103 Master's in Management we track (about 62%) that admit without a required test. See every European MiM you can apply to without a GMAT on our MiM without the GMAT shortlist, or read how GMAT waivers work.
Most European MiM programs, including this one, accept the GRE and often the GMAT Focus Edition or a school-specific test as alternatives, and weigh the whole application — academics, internships, essays, and interview — rather than the score alone.
Frequently asked questions
Does Exeter require the GMAT or work experience for the MSc Management?
Sources
- University of Exeter — MSc Management (course page: 9 months full-time September–June, or 12 months full-time September–September, at the Streatham Campus, Exeter; September 2026 entry; 180 credits — compulsory modules Accounting for International Managers (15), Business Analytics and Research Skills (15), Organisational Management and Leadership (15), Global Career Management (15), Strategic Marketing and Management in a Sustainable World (30), Sustainable Business Challenges (30) and Business Project (30), plus 30 credits of optional modules; entry 2:1 with honours or equivalent in any discipline, designed for those who have not studied business and management; IELTS Profile B1; fees 2026/27 UK £18,600 / international £31,000; optional 'with Industrial Experience' two-year variant adding a 60-credit Business School Industrial Experience placement, second-year fee UK £3,720 / international £6,200; graduate employers listed include Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, Accenture, EY, Nike, Mercedes-Benz and UBS; the University of Exeter is a Russell Group member) ↗ — University of Exeter
- University of Exeter Business School — triple-accredited business school (AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS) ↗ — University of Exeter