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Lancaster University| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc, PG Cert, PG Dip | Part-time | 2 - 5 years | - | - | - |
Whether you’re an aspiring leader or already in a leadership role, our MSc Leadership Practice offers the flexibility, support, and practical focus to help you excel.
Designed for professionals aiming to enhance their leadership skills, the programme focuses on contemporary leadership models and ethical practices. The programme’s curriculum features optional specialisations, work-based projects, and personalised learning, empowering you to create a significant impact in your organisation while developing your leadership capabilities.
Flexible, tailored learning
Delivered entirely online, MSc Leadership Practice allows you to study at your own pace and from any location, making it ideal for busy professionals.
The programme offers a wide range of optional modules, allowing you to specialise in areas that are most relevant to your career, whether it’s digital innovation, business strategy, or ethical leadership.
Work-based learning
MSc Leadership Practice is designed to be practical and immediately applicable to your work. The programme includes work-based projects where you apply what you learn to solve real challenges in your organisation.
The programme’s capstone project—a work-based transformation project—allows you to make a significant, tangible impact in your organisation. This hands-on approach helps you demonstrate your leadership skills while driving meaningful change.
Ethical and inclusive leadership
Leadership today requires a focus on ethics, sustainability, and inclusion. This programme integrates these themes throughout, helping you develop a leadership style that prioritises responsibility, empathy, and integrity.
With optional modules such as ‘Compassionate and Inclusive Leadership’ and ‘Ethical and Sustainable Leadership,’ you will learn to build inclusive, people-centric workplaces that promote wellbeing and diversity—essential attributes for any modern leader.
Support and personal growth
You will benefit from coaching, mentoring, and peer support as you reflect on and refine your leadership approach. Experienced tutors will guide you in applying theoretical insights to your personal leadership challenges.
The focus on reflective practice throughout the programme encourages continuous self-improvement, helping you to grow as a leader who can adapt to changing circumstances.
An undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification.
We will also consider applicants with non-standard qualifications, please contact us for information.
Additional requirements
Applicants usually have at least three years of experience in a role with the scope for them to apply their learning in the workplace.
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