Effective Leadership is an essential element of sustainable organisations.
The MA Leadership programme provides a transformative education that inspires, challenges, questions, and shapes effective leaders. Learning provides both intellectual and practical challenges that expand personal development within a collaborative, critically constructive community that seeks diversity of influences beyond the classroom.
Through the study of leadership, students are able to develop the skills necessary to build successful careers in most industries, including Healthcare, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Hospitality and Social Services.
The use of seminars where learners engage with external experts allows the learner access to the most current research. They are also expected to critique the input in terms of its application within their own practice and context.
The programme is suitable for those already working within a senior role or those who wish to progress into a leadership role.
Course details
- Full-time
- On-campus
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
The Leadership MA offers students the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of leadership. By combining a theoretical understanding of leadership with practical engagement in leadership practice, the programme adopts a philosophy of continuing professional development.
The programme is designed to develop those wishing to develop their skills and progress into leadership roles within a variety of sectors.
Students can exit with an MA, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate.
Compulsory
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(60 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Ratings and Rankings
Accommodation
Swansea Accommodation
Swansea has a huge student population, and the variety of accommodation available will leave you feeling spoilt for choice. Various purpose-built student accommodation providers provide accommodation in Swansea, and the accommodation team can guide you through your options. It will offer ongoing support throughout your time as a UWTSD student.
Further information
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For international students, an overall English Language level that is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no lower than 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. The other academic entry requirements are the same for all students (home and international).
Applications from individuals of all disciplines are encouraged as long as they hold a degree and/or professional qualifications. We also encourage applications from individuals with professional, leadership and managerial experience who may be admitted onto a master’s programme at the discretion of the programme manager.
Applicants must be over 21 years and possess one or more of the following:
- A recognised honours degree (minimum of a 2:2) or equivalent.
- A professional qualification
- Diplomas/certificates from UWTSD
- Applicants who are over 25 years old and do not meet the above criteria may be admitted to the programme, provided their professional or managerial experience is deemed appropriate.
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The programme is assessed in a variety of formats including coursework, portfolios and seminars.
Assessments are linked to industry examples and practical activities, and include evaluation of current leaders.
Students who undertake the entire MA write a 15,000 word dissertation based on a piece of independent research on a leadership related area chosen by the student in discussion with the module lecturer. Each student is allocated a supervisor who will guide them through the research and writing process.
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As an institution, we seek to continually enhance the student experience and as a result, additional costs may be incurred by the student on activities that will add value to their education. Where possible these costs will be kept to a minimum.
The University has an excellent online library which enables all students to access a wide range of resources with no extra cost.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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The programme enables students to develop the key skills and competencies required by employers in constantly competitive global markets.
The content of the programme is vocationally focused, using real case studies of current leaders. Students are also encouraged to share their own leadership experience and apply their knowledge and skills in creative and innovative ways.