MSc Leadership and Management (Top-up)

Qualifications or experience

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 Recognition of 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.

English language requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

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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.

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.