Leadership and Management (Top-up) MSc

Turn your practical leadership experience into an academic postgraduate qualification in 1 year, as you study management topics and target your studies to progress your career.

There are 4 recognised routes of entry: 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. 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. 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. Via a Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio where the applicant can demonstrate they meet the Learning Outcomes of a number of prior units. Please get in touch if you're not sure if your undergraduate subject is relevant to this degree.

If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, view the equivalent entry requirements we accept for your country.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0. You do not need an IELTS or equivalent certification if: you have a UK degree you have a degree from a majority English speaking country (not taught by Distance Learning) you are a national of a majority English speaking country Degrees taught solely in English from non-majority English speaking countries will be considered on a case by case basis. Find out more about our English language requirements. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

You do not need an IELTS or equivalent certification if: you have a UK degree you h

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0. You do not need an IELTS or equivalent certification if: you have a UK degree you have a degree from a majority English speaking country (not taught by Distance Learning) you are a national of a majority English speaking country Degrees taught solely in English from non-majority English speaking countries will be considered on a case by case basis.

UK students: £3,730 per year

UK/Home: £3,730 per year

January 2027

International applicants: see Portsmouth's application deadlines by country at https://www.port.ac.uk/study/international-students/how-to-apply/application-deadlines

• Portsmouth, United Kingdom