Overview

Providing an efficient blend of online and in-person study, a research dissertation, and unique networking opportunities, you'll enhance your leadership capabilities and career trajectory.

This Public Management and Leadership (Blended) degree delivered by the University of Birmingham has been developed by the Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV) to meet the needs of public sector managers. Its content was developed with the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (SOLACE), to ensure an excellent fit to the needs of local public agencies.

Career opportunities

Shape your future in public sector leadership with the blended course. Dive into hands-on learning and strategic insights to excel in senior roles. You’ll gain expertise to tackle leadership challenges, drive impactful change, and explore diverse career paths, from senior management to strategic advisory roles. Benefit from flexible learning, a dynamic curriculum and real-world insights to shape a successful future in public leadership.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital-era public policy

Leadership in Public Services

Public Management and Governance

Commercialisation in Public Services

Performance, Strategy and Challenge

Public Policy and Evidence

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies Leadership View 915 other Masters in Management Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students should normally have at least an upper second class (2.1) degree from a UK university or equivalent in any subject. However professional qualifications and relevant experience will be considered where relevant.

Students with the level 7 ILM qualification in Leadership and Management will enter the programme with 40 credits. The ILM qualification has been deemed equivalent to two core modules on this programme: Leadership in Public Services and Performance Strategy and Challenge. If your ILM qualification is more than five years old please contact the admissions tutor prior to making an application.

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Tuition Fees

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6750 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

6750 GBP / year

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Free

Additional Details

Home and International

£4,500 PGDip & PGCert (part-time)

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 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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