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
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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.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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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.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Management Studies Leadership View 1042 other Masters in Management Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
5970 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5970 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
4000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased 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
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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