Overview

Through the Leadership and Development MSc at King's College London, you will investigate various forms of leadership from key individuals to institutions, including states and key international development organisations and networks.

Key benefits

Innovative approach to the interdisciplinary study of leadership as it relates to development.

Opportunity to network with the African Leadership Centre’s (ALC) wide range of institutional partners that include universities, international organisations, and research and policy institutions from all over the world.

Taught by key intellectuals and experts on leadership, peace and security from both the global north and south.

Access to a broad selection of optional courses from across King's, particularly our Global Institutes and the School of Social Sciences and Public Policy.

Interact with the ALC's global network of renowned academics, practitioners and activists.

Career prospects

Graduates of our MSc course use the skills and knowledge that they develop to build careers in further academic research, teaching, public and private sectors, transnational corporations, international organisations (UN, EU, AU and worldwide regional organisations) and non-governmental organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership & Society

The State & Development in Africa & Asia

Emerging Powers in Global Leadership

Leadership & Development Dissertation & Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum of a 2:1 Degree in the social sciences, arts and humanities, law and other relevant disciplines.

Please provide a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words explaining why you are interested in this particular programme, and outlining any relevant experience you have.

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained.

Two references are required with at least one academic. Professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.

Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application.

Tuition Fees

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31600 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

14500 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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