MSc Leadership

We know many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements.

Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two-week induction period of the course in order to continue with your studies.

Academic entry route

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our MSc Leadership, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:

·         an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree; or a relevant professional qualification

Work experience entry route

To satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our MSc Leadership, you must meet the following criteria as a minimum:

·         at least three years’ experience within a relevant field of business, industry or a not-for-profit organisation, supported by two appropriate references

English language requirements

As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency is required in this language. If English isn’t your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5. Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries

Full tuition fee: £12,471 UK / £13,049 International (2024/25)* Full tuition fee: £12,858 UK / £13,427 International (2025/26)* *All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process.

•  Full payment discount of 5% if you pay upfront.
• Partial scholarship available for international students residing in specific regions outside of the UK.
• Alumni discount of 10% of the tuition fee available if you are a previous graduate with the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.

• 15% Course Scholarship available for July 2025 intakes.

The MSc Leadership is made up of the following modules and, upon completion, is equal to a total of 180 credits.

Shorter awards are also available; the 16-month postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) at 120 credits and the eight-month postgraduate certificate (PG Cert) at 60 credits.

·         High Impact Leadership – Core, 20 credits

·         Leadership and Management Development – Compulsory, 20 credits

·         Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Enterprise – Compulsory, 20 credits

·         Leadership for Sustainability – Compulsory, 20 credits

·         Data Analytics for Managers – Compulsory, 20 credits

·         Leadership in Practice – Compulsory, 20 credits

·         Research Methods – Core, 20 credits

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