Leadership and Management (Top-up) MSc
University of Portsmouth
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OverviewTake 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 explore management theory and improve the way you lead and inspire others, 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 ...Read more

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 explore management theory and improve the way you lead and inspire others, 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

  • Complete a dissertation to earn your full MSc degree
  • Use your expertise (professional experience or military rank) to build knowledge on leadership and management
  • Investigate a management topic you’re passionate about
  • Apply your learning in the workplace
  • Get support from expert lecturers and academics

Careers and opportunities

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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WUSCA ranking:
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48/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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49th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
What students say
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14 Nov 23

The worst aspect of my uni experience is having to go to class everyday of the week. The timetable is not flexible enough for a masters student and you’re unable to work during..Read more

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13 Nov 23

Best thing is university of portsmouth library and their faculties are very helpful and understanding person. Worst thing is they have water filter but there is no one time..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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.

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£4,000 per year

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£4,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£5,970 per year

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The worst aspect of my uni experience is having to go to class everyday of the week. The timetable is not flexible enough for a masters student and you’re unable to work during...
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Best thing is university of portsmouth library and their faculties are very helpful and understanding person. Worst thing is they have water filter but there is no one time...
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