Leadership
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Online | Part-time, Distance, Online | 2 | January, April, July | £12858 in total | £13427 in total |
Our fees are the same for all students, and anyone will receive a 5% discount if they pay the full course fee payment up-front.
International students residing in specific regions outside of the UK may be eligible for a partial scholarship for our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses.
Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the January 2026 intake of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
You don’t need to complete a separate application form for a scholarship; it’ll be applied once you’ve received your official offer letter. Please note, scholarships can’t be combined but can be used alongside our full payment discount.
About Leadership, MSc - at University of Essex Online
Discover what makes a successful leader with this MSc Leadership from the University of Essex Online.
Delivered 100% online, part-time, this course clearly distinguishes between leadership and management, while teaching you strategic ways to make dynamic business decisions. You’ll also explore sustainable business models, leadership in a global context, and the role of data analysis and collection.
On completion, you’ll be ready to take on leadership and business consultancy positions in a wide range of industries, including engineering, computing, marketing and the not-for-profit sector.
Modules
The MSc Leadership is made up of the following modules and, upon completion, is equal to a total of 180 credits.
Shorter awards are also available; the 16-month postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) at 120 credits and the eight-month postgraduate certificate (PG Cert) at 60 credits.
- High Impact Leadership – Core, 20 credits
- Leadership and Management Development – Compulsory, 20 credits
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Enterprise – Compulsory, 20 credits
- Leadership for Sustainability – Compulsory, 20 credits
- Data Analytics for Managers – Compulsory, 20 credits
- Leadership in Practice – Compulsory, 20 credits
- Research Methods – Core, 20 credits
- Business and Management Research Report – Core, 40 credits
We're proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024. Our achievement, which is based on four pillars - resources, engagement, outcomes and environment - recognises our commitment to excellent online education.
Entry requirements
Contact University of Essex Online to find course entry requirements.