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Lancaster University: Leadership Practice
| Institution | Lancaster University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Executive Education |
| Web | www.lancaster.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1524 592032 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
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.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The Senior Leader Apprenticeship is suitable for current and aspiring senior leaders in public, private or third sector organisations. You will typically have a first degree and a minimum of 3 years’ management/leadership experience. Admission to the programme is dependent on aptitude and experience; prior qualifications are not always necessary. A minimum of Grade C/4 in GCSE English and mathematics (or Functional Skills Level 2 equivalent).* * Applicants who do not meet the maths/English entry requirements will be considered on a case by case basis, for exceptional entry. If admitted, Apprentices must achieve Functional Skills Level 2 in both subjects by the end of the programme. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Whether you’re an aspiring leader or already in a leadership role, our Leadership Practice Postgraduate Certificate 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, PGCert 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 PGCert 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.
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.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification. We will also consider applicants with non-standard qualifications, please contact us for information. Additional requirements We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Whether you’re an aspiring leader or already in a leadership role, our Leadership Practice Postgraduate Diploma 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, PGDip 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 PGDip 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.
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.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification. We will also consider applicants with non-standard qualifications, please contact us for information. Additional requirements |
Lancaster University is home to a dynamic postgraduate community and offers a wealth of both taught and research study options across a wide range of subject areas. Studying at Lancaster is all about broadening your horizons, finding new perspectives and discovering new experiences. By living and studying with students and staff from over 130 countries students join a global community and have the opportunity to make international connections.
We are proud to be highly ranked in three major UK league tables. We’ve also been awarded 5 Stars for overall performance in the globally renowned QS World Ratings. The …
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