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PGCert Strategic Leadership at Newcastle University

Newcastle University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop the strategic leadership skills to lead with confidence and drive real organisational impact. What sets our PGCert programme apart is its work-based, applied approach . Learning through your own professional context, you'll use real challenges to develop your leadership capability.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Newcastle University Business School  |  Duration: Part time: 9 months  |  Study mode: part-time, online  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll develop an advanced understanding of leadership and how to apply it in practice. Compulsory modules include: Leading People and Organisations, Developing Your Leadership Mindset, Leadership for the Future of Work.

Career pathways

This course offers a significant transformation in your career potential. We support your leadership development to help you shape the next steps in your career journey. Graduate roles and employers include: the strengths and attributes you bring to the role; how best to apply your talents within any work context; increased self-awareness activities; compelling work-based assignments; peer feedback; group action learning.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject. Applicants with lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant industrial experience will be considered on an individual basis. You are expected to have a minimum of 3 years’ leadership/management experience. You must currently be in paid employment. Applicants may be interviewed before being accepted onto the programme English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Part time: 9 months

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