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University of Portsmouth| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Part-time | 1 year | January, September | GBP 0 per year | GBP 0 per year |
Overview
Take your practical leadership experience you’ve gained in your career and complete a dissertation on leadership or management to convert your experience into a full Master’s degree.
Supported by an expert supervisor, you'll use research theory and practices to explore leadership within your organisation, and graduate with a recognised academic qualification.
You’ll choose a dissertation topic you’re passionate about and define a suitable research area with your course director.
As you continue to work alongside your studies, you’ll be able to apply your learning directly in your workplace and develop your research and critical analysis skills.
This top up Master's course is open to anyone with management and leadership experience, as well as officers of the Armed Forces (based on rank and experience) through Recognition of Prior Learning that has been mapped and accredited against the CMI Diploma Level 7 or an equivalent qualification. The University of Portsmouth is also an Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) approved supplier.
Course highlights
Career development
Careers this Master’s prepares you for
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.
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There are 4 recognised routes of entry:
1. 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.
2. Military applicants may apply on the basis of Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) via either their Rank or the award of ICSC and a minimum of 2 years work experience at a leadership level.
3. 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.
4. 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 the faculty Student Recruitment team for more details.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
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