Highlights
Tuition fee
23745 GBP / year
9652 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
23745 GBP / year
9652 GBP / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Campus location
Derry, Ireland
Campus location
Derry, Ireland
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Ulster University Business School's Leadership and Innovation in the Public Sector is a unique cross-border Master's programme developed specifically for senior public servants.       

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Overview

The Department of Global Business and Enterprise at Ulster University and the Department of Business Studies at Letterkenny Institute of Technology have established a customised cross-border Master of Science programme in Leadership and Innovation in the Public Sector .

Key Features

This Leadership and Innovation in the Public Sector MSc programme at Ulster University has been developed specifically for senior executives, and is designed to hone leadership skills and develop more innovative departments. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of both business and strategic issues facing their organisations. Furthermore, the programme provides an overview of the progress of cross-border and other international reform programmes, coupled with leadership, innovation and transformational change initiatives.Recognised experts in the area of innovative government, transformational leadership and change conduct lectures, seminars and workshops to impart knowledge and inject fresh thinking into the expanding envelope of service improvement and delivery.

Career opportunities:

All participants on the programme are in full-time employment as senior managers in public service organisations. The course supports their career progression in that, it is employers who advise on the emerging discipline areas and provide on-going input into course and curriculum design. The positioning of the MSc Leadership and Innovation in the Public Sector is to test, prepare and equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to progress to senior civil service levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Transformational Leadership

  • Citizen Centric Policy and Service Design

  • Change and Cultural Management

  • Digital Strategy and Innovation

  • Performance Management

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
110
TOEFL® IBT
80
PTE Academic
59
IELTS
6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Derry, Ireland

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
110
TOEFL® IBT
80
PTE Academic
59
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Normally a UK second class honours degree, or better, in any discipline or the equivalent of this for international students. If you do not have an honours degree but have relevant experience, you may be eligible to apply.

  • This course is directed at personnel at Principal Officer (Grade 7) or equivalent from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The course is open to candidates from government departments and the wider public service.

  • Participants will be accepted from those identified by their organisation with a remit to implement a strategic change programme. Applicants would be particularly welcome from those working in areas such as:

  • Major organisational reform; or

  • Providing shared services across organisational boundaries; or

  • Programme or project management.

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Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    23745 GBP / year
    23745 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    9652 GBP / year
    9652 GBP / year

Additional Details

National: 40.22 per credit International: 98.94 per credit

Living costs

Derry

Ireland
650 - 1000 EUR / 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Leadership and Innovation in the Public Sector.

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
2200 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
TESOL Scholarship
Merit-based

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Ulster University
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Belfast Girls’ Club Union Scholarships

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Ulster University
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Santander Universities Support
Merit-based

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Ulster University
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Ulster University
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
18563 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Fulbright Scholarship Award
Merit-based

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Ulster University
Belfast, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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Need-based

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Moving Mates
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
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Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
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Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
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Merit-based

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Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
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Florida Rentals
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
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European Commission
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
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Grant
3000 USD
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