Leadership and Management (Top-up), M.Sc. | Part time | University of Portsmouth | Portsmouth, United Kingdom
12 months
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5970 GBP/year
4000 GBP/year
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About

Take your practical leadership experience you’ve gained in your career and complete a dissertation on leadership or management to convert your experience into a full Leadership and Management (Top-up) degree from the University of Portsmouth. 

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Overview

Supported by an expert supervisor, you’ll explore management theory and improve the way you lead and inspire others, and graduate with a recognised academic qualification. 

On this Leadership and Management (Top-up) degree from the University of Portsmouth , you’ll choose a dissertation topic you’re passionate about and define a suitable research area with your course director. 

As you continue to work alongside your studies, you’ll be able to apply your learning directly in your workplace and develop your research and critical analysis skills. 

This course is open to anymore with management and leadership experience, but it also offers direct entry routes for officers of the Armed Forces, based on rank and experience, through Recognition of Prior Learning. The University of Portsmouth is also an Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) approved supplier.

Course highlights

  • Complete just a dissertation to earn your full MSc degree 
  • Use your professional experience or military rank to enter the course 
  • Investigate a management topic you’re passionate about
  • Apply your learning in the workplace 
  • Get support from expert lecturers and academics

Career and opportunities

You’ll graduate as an expert in leadership with a postgraduate qualification to showcase your skills. Holding a recognised MSc certificate will help you appeal to employers and evidence your experience, both in civilian life and during your time in service.

During your degree, you’ll network with lecturers and fellow students which will support your career development.

Accreditation

AACSB

Programme Structure

Modules studied:
  • On this MSc Leadership and Management (Top-up) Master's, you'll attend an in-person 4-day induction and research methods workshop on campus. 

  • You'll then complete a research proposal and gain ethical approval to conduct your research, which will form the basis of your thesis with support from an academic tutor. 

  • Some employers, for example the Armed Forces and the NHS, have their own ethical approval processes that you will need to obtain approval from in addition to the University's requirements.

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • For September intake: 26 July deadline for applications from Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Iran, Nepal, Nigeria and Pakistan.

  • For January intake: 16 December deadline for applicants from Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Iran, Nepal, Nigeria and Pakistan.

Language

English
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
91

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
91

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Portsmouth and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

There are 4 recognised routes of entry: 

  • The award of the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership & Management obtained within the last 5 years and a minimum of 3 years appropriate management experience.
  • Military applicants may apply on the basis of Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) via either their Rank or the award of ICSC and a minimum of 2 years work experience at a leadership level. 
  • Police applicants may apply on the basis of Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) following successful completion of the College of Policing Senior Leadership Development Programme (June 2018 or later) and a minimum of 2 years work experience at Chief Inspector level or equivalent.
  • Via a Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio where the applicant can demonstrate they meet the Learning Outcomes of a number of prior units.

  • If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, view the equivalent entry requirements accepted for your country.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    5970 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 5970 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
  • National

    4000 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 4000 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
  • EU part-time fee: £4,000 per year (including Transition Scholarship)

Living costs for Portsmouth

710 - 1099 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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6000 GBP
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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1700 GBP
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Care Leavers Bursary
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University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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1600 GBP
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Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Various benefits
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Nov 2024
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Various benefits
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Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
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Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
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Get-Scholarship
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3000 GBP
Deadline
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Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
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3000 GBP
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4000 USD
Deadline
09 Nov 2024
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1000000 INR
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3500 USD
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1652 GBP
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30 Nov 2024
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14 Oct 2024
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Various benefits
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01 Oct 2024
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2024
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25000 USD
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20 Sep 2024
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90000 AUD
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The Ramsay Centre
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3000 USD
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31 Dec 2025
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12000 USD
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30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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8000 EUR
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European Commission
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Independent provider
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2024
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3000 USD
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10 Dec 2024
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