Lancaster University
Leadership Practice PgDip
Lancaster University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Course Description

  • PGDip*

The PG Diploma in Leadership Practice programme provides a flexible, bespoke work-based route to a postgraduate qualification. It is a progression route for students intending to specialise in Leadership who have completed one of the following awards:

  • PGCert Leadership and Management 60 credits
  • PGCert Leadership and Management (Healthcare) 60 credits
  • PGCert Professional Practice (60 credits)
  • PGCert Professional Development (60 credits) dependent on modules completed.

MSc

Our Leadership Practice MSc programme provides a flexible, bespoke work-based route to a postgraduate qualification.

As their focus, these courses have one or more work-based projects, which are supported by your own personal learning and development. You will benefit from a highly relevant, customised course, facilitated mainly online, which also delivers outcomes for your organisation. The key course components allow for high levels of customisation, choice and negotiation.

The MSc in Leadership Practice is a progression route from the Senior Leader Apprenticeship and so you may be able to fund the PGDip part of your programme through the Apprenticeship Levy, or through government sponsorship: contact our Apprenticeship team for advice. Please note that there are constraints on timescales and customisation options for the Apprenticeship route.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Leadership Practice, PgDip, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Applicants will be employed in a role that allows the scope to undertake postgraduate work-integrated projects, and have employer/ stakeholder support. Entry to apprenticeship courses is subject to eligibility criteria. A first Degree not always necessary.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University was established in 1964 and is located in the rural setting of Lancaster. The campus provides a series of amenities, including banks and a post office. Academically, all of this university’s courses and programmes are accredited and approved by MARP, ensuring that the curriculums delivered here are set at a high standard. In terms of facilities, students have access to a variety of study and recreational spaces intended to improve their wellbeing, such as Meditation and Tai Chi classes, and Woodland walks.

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Student composition of Lancaster University

undergraduates:
12595
postgraduates:
4065
Total:
16660
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