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Strategic Leadership

MSc/PGDip/PGCert
Duration
1 year
Start
September 2025
Delivery
In-person

Transform your leadership potential with our MSc Strategic Leadership course. This is designed for aspiring leaders ready to make a significant impact, drive change and inspire others

Why study with us

  • Develop critical leadership skills essential for today's dynamic environment, equipping you to lead with confidence and competence.
  • Learn from leadership experts, academics and leaders from a variety of sectors, gaining insights from those with real-world experience.
  • Gain hands-on experience from real-world projects, as well as innovative workshops.
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What you'll do

  • Participate in hands-on projects, to gain practical leadership experience and apply your knowledge in real-world settings.
  • Engage in interactive lectures and workshops led by industry experts. Benefit from a collaborative and immersive learning environment.
  • Engage in research and case studies, applying theory to real-world scenarios and developing your strategic leadership skills.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Academic expertise

Caroline Hart
Senior Lecturer Executive Education
Mark Rees
Principal Lecturer and Academic Lead for International Business, Leadership and HRM Programmes

Future careers

Embrace your future and become a catalyst for change with an MSc in Strategic Leadership. You'll be prepared to take on high-impact roles in a variety of sectors, with a strong foundation in strategic thinking, leadership principles and problem-solving.

Entry requirements

  • Applicants should have a 2:2 degree or a Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent) or above.
  • Candidates with professional qualifications and/or work experience will be considered ion a case-by-case basis and may be asked to attend a 45 minute interview to discuss their background and interest in the course.
  • For students where English is not their first language, a score of at least 6.5 on IELTS or equivalent.
  • A 2:2 degree or equivalent in a related field
  • Candidates with professional qualifications and/or work experience are considered on a case-by-case basis and may be asked to attend a 45-minute interview to discuss their background and interest in the course.
  • For students where English is not their first language, a score of at least 6.0 on IELTS (or equivalent) is required, with no component score lower than 5.5.

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,450 per year
International
Full-time£17,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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This course is delivered by the School of Business

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