Overview

Supported by an expert supervisor, you'll use research theory and practices to explore leadership within your organisation, 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.

Highlights

Complete a dissertation to earn your full MSc degree

Use your expertise (professional experience or military rank) to build knowledge on leadership and management

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

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Programme Structure

Modules studied:

On this MSc Leadership and Management (Top-up) Master's, you'll need to attend an in-person 4-day induction and research methods workshop on campus. These are timetabled for September or January.

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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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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There's no deadline for applications to this course. We accept applications right up until the start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies Leadership View 912 other Masters in Management Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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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.

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

Via a Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio where the applicant can demonstrate they meet the Learning Outcomes of a number of prior units.

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Tuition Fees

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6200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

3730 GBP / year

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Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 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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