Leadership and Management (Top-up) MSc

MSc Leadership and Management (Top-up)

Leadership and management student in colourful break room

UCAS Code

Non-UCAS

Mode of Study

Part-time

Duration

1 year part-time (top-up)

Start Date

September 2019, January 2020

Accredited

Yes

Overview

Good leaders are always in high-demand, and their skills and knowledge are highly-valued too. If you're a senior manager in the private or public sector with at least 3 years leadership and management experience – or you're currently an officer in the military – this MSc Leadership and Management (Top-up) course will teach you how to confidently manage and inspire your team.

This course has a flexible structure, so you'll be able to tailor your studies to fit your professional and personal goals. You'll also be able to continue to work while you study, so you'll be able to apply what you've learned in your current workplace, improving your performance in positions of leadership and authority.

This course offers direct entry routes for officers of the Armed Forces, based on rank and experience. For more information visit the Recognition of Prior Learning web pages. The University of Portsmouth is also an Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) approved supplier.

Please note that some research projects undertaken within the Armed Forces will need to be approved by a military ethics committee which is outside the control of the University.

What you'll experience

On this course you'll:

Gain a thorough grounding in how to effectively manage people, alongside the skills to be a confident leader
Work through a course of learning structured around the National Occupational Management and Leadership Standards: Managing Self and Personal Skills, Providing Direction, Facilitating Change, Working with People, Using Resources, and Achieving Results
Use what you learn to improve your workplace performance and career prospects
Have access to all of the resources available to full-time students, including our library's vast selection of electronic resources, accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.

Find out more about this course, our facilities and generous scholarships by attending one of our regular open evenings, where you can meet teaching staff and current students.

Careers and opportunities

When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry.

Graduates have also set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.

What you'll study on this MSc Leadership and Management (Top-up) degree course

Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.

Your Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio will make up 120 credits of this course, the completion of the research methods and dissertation module will provide the remaining 60 credits needed to complete the course.

Modules

On this course you'll complete the following units:

Research methods
Dissertation

We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.

Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry.

Work experience and career planning

We'll help you to identify internships, voluntary roles and opportunities that will complement your studies.

When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work.

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Learning support

As well as support by faculty teaching staff and your personal tutor, you can use the University’s Academic Skills Unit (ASK).

ASK provides one-to-one support in areas such as:

academic writing
note taking
time management
critical thinking
presentation skills
referencing
working in groups
revision, memory and exam techniques

Teaching

Teaching methods on this course include:

self-directed learning, with support from University tutors and employers
a 3 day workshop
presentations

Term times

The academic year runs from September to early June with breaks at Christmas and Easter. Each academic year is divided into 2 teaching blocks and 2 assessment periods:

September to December – teaching block 1
January – assessment period 1
January to May – teaching block 2 (includes Easter break)
May to June – assessment period 2

How you're assessed

You'll be assessed through:

Dissertation Proposal
Dissertation

Entry requirements

MSc Leadership and Management (Top-up) Master's degree entry requirements

Qualifications or experience

There are 3 recognised routes of entry:

The award of the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership & Management obtained within the last 5 years.
Military applicants may apply on the basis of Recognised Prior Learning via either their Rank or the award of ICSC and accumulated work experience at a leadership level.
Via a Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio where the applicant can demonstrate they meet the Learning Outcomes of a number of prior units. Please contact our admissions team for more details.

English language requirements

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Course costs

Tuition fees (September 2019 start)

UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students

Part-time: £3,900 per year (subject to annual increase)

International students

Part time: £4,900 per year (subject to annual increase)

Tuition fees terms and conditions

Additional course costs

These course-related costs aren’t included in the tuition fees. So you’ll need to budget for them when you plan your spending.

Additional costs

Our accommodation section shows your accommodation options and highlights how much it costs to live in Portsmouth.

You’ll study up to 6 modules a year. You may have to read several recommended books or textbooks for each module.

You can borrow most of these from the Library. If you buy these, they may cost up to £60 each.

We recommend that you budget £75 a year for photocopying, memory sticks, DVDs and CDs, printing charges, binding and specialist printing.

If your final year includes a major project, there could be cost for transport or accommodation related to your research activities. The amount will depend on the project you choose.

Apply

Apply for this course using our online application form.

International students

If you're from outside of the UK, you can apply directly to us or you can get an agent to help with your application. Check your country page for details of agents in your region. To find out what to include in your application, head to the how to apply page of our international students section.

Admissions terms and conditions

When you accept an offer to study with us, you also agree to our terms and conditions as well as the University’s policies, rules and regulations. You should read and consider these before you apply.

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