Overview

Through this Global Leadership and Peacebuilding programme at King's College London you will learn to understand the huge significance of global leadership processes and outcomes in peacebuildilng efforts in the developing world and the impacts they have on society.

Key benefits

Innovative approach to the interdisciplinary study of global leadership and peacebuilding: only MSc programme in the UK where Global Leadership is studied in relation to peace and security, peacebuilding and societal development.

Blended learning format allows for a range of learning experiences and options: core modules are a mix of online learning and intensive face to face classroom experiences; with flexible learning optional modules.

Interrogate key leadership concepts and challenge mainstream assumptions, to understand how global leadership has unique, intense and far-reaching complexities that defy standard narratives around: what leadership is; how assertions of influence occur and why certain (effective and ineffective) leaders emerge; and the relationship between institutions and leadership.

Students can transform their perspectives on global leadership and undergo personal development to translate their ideas into change-making opportunities within in their own contexts

Opportunity to network with the ALC’s global network of renowned academics, practitioners, activists and institutional partners that include universities, international organizations, and research and policy institutions from across the world, with teaching by key intellectuals and experts on global leadership and peacebuilding from both the global north and south.

Access to a broad selection of optional courses across King’s, with emphasis on Faculty of Social Sciences & Public Policy.

Career prospects

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

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Global Leadership, Peace & Society

Practising Leadership

Natural Resource Governance

The Governance of Security

Leadership Research Methods

Global Leadership Dissertation

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

International Development Leadership View 212 other Masters in Leadership in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours (or overseas equivalent) in history, international relations, political science, economics or other appropriate subject.

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.

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

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

31600 GBP / year

≈ 31600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14500 GBP / year

≈ 14500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time UK: £7,250 per year

Part time International: £15,800 per year

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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