MSc Leadership and Management at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

A flexible online masters for those in management or leadership roles and for graduates seeking to strengthen their leadership skills across sectors. Graduates with three years' management experience can apply for the Chartered Manager Assessment route of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Delivered by experienced practitioners with online inductions in September and January.

Duration: Part time: 2.5-4.5 years; Part time modular: 10 weeks | Intake: January; September | Study mode: part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

PgCert core modules are Leading the contemporary workforce and Managing in the global network, plus an option. The PgDip core modules are Entra- and intra-preneurial thinking and Collaborative leadership, plus an option. The MSc requires Research for business and a Research project (dissertation).

Career pathways

Senior management and leadership positions in the public, private and voluntary sectors; route to the CMI Chartered Manager assessment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 honours degree or above; an ordinary degree will also be considered with appropriate professional experience. Recognised international equivalents are accepted. Candidates with no formal qualifications who can demonstrate their abilities and engage in continuing professional development are considered. International applicants (online from overseas or on campus): IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0, or an approved equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,820 for the whole programme (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students with a Scottish term-time address; full masters (6 modules plus dissertation, 180 credits) Source

International applicants: GBP 11,450 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full masters (180 credits), studying online from the home country; not available to applicants requiring Student Route visa sponsorship Source

Intake: January; September

Duration: Part time: 2.5-4.5 years; Part time modular: 10 weeks

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