MRes Leadership and Management at University of Derby

Programme overview

The contemporary business landscape demands leaders and professionals who possess a deep understanding of complex management challenges and the ability to develop evidence-based solutions. With a focus on research and knowledge, and designed with professionals in mind, our MRes Leadership and Management programme allows you to specialise with a range of pathways: The programme will provide you with theoretical knowledge and practical research skills.

What you will study

The MRes involves a substantial research project preceded by modules in research methodology and methods, advanced research methods and Personal Development for research.

Career pathways

The MRes leadership and Management can lead to further research such as a PhD or DBA. Graduates can pursue careers in management, including local and national government, business, and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

This is a challenging programme design and it is built to service a broad audience such as a manager/leader in industry / or with industry experience or those who are seeking to develop a career in research. The course has been created to develop high-level research skills to enhance practice of research and insight to use in a professional context and where it can inspire further academic development.; To apply for this course, you will need: An honours degree with 2:1 or above (or its international equivalent).; OR; An honours degree with 2:2 in a business-related subject area or an honours; degree with 2:2 in any other subject with relevant experience AND; You will need to demonstrate in your CV and personal statement that you have managerial or leadership experience such as managing a team or project.; Where English is not the first language, applicants will need to provide the minimum English qualification IELTS 6.5 with no individual component below 5.5 equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,125 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time fee for the full course; UK full-time fees paid within one academic year are rounded down to the nearest £50 if applicable Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27) Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: Full-time: 1 Year, Part-time: Up to 2 years

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