Leadership
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Online | Part-time, Distance, Online | 2 | April, July | £12858 in total | £13427 in total |
- Designated for postgraduate student loans in England.
- Simple monthly payment plan available, enabling you to spread the cost over the duration of your studies.
- Full payment discount of 5% if you pay upfront.
- Regional scholarship available for international students based overseas in eligible countries.
- Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the April 2026 intake of all eligible postgraduate courses.
- 10% corporate discount available when three or more of your employees study with us.
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.
Please note, a maximum of two discounts or scholarships can be applied. The corporate discount can only be used in combination with our upfront payment discount, but not in conjunction with any other discount or scholarship. Make an enquiry now to find out more information about our discounts and scholarships.
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
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Entry requirements
Contact University of Essex Online to find course entry requirements.