Program Overview
The Leadership Practice and Responsibility at Lancaster University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Leadership Practice and Responsibility programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Leadership Practice and Responsibility programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
We continually review and enhance our curriculum to ensure we are delivering the best possible learning experience, and to make sure that the subject knowledge and transferable skills you develop will prepare you for your future. The University will make every reasonable effort to offer programmes and modules as advertised. In some cases, changes may be necessary and may result in new modules or some modules and combinations being unavailable, for example as a result of student feedback, timetabling, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes and new research. Not all optional modules are available every year.
Core
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Position yourself as a dynamic leader capable of navigating and leading effective organisational transformations. You will explore theories of leadership, processes of change, resistance management, and stakeholder engagement to successfully initiate and sustain organisational change. Through reflective exercises, critical analysis, and practical applications, you will strengthen your understanding of leadership dynamics and the complexities of change management.
Develop the advanced skills to strategically manage change processes, respond effectively to resistance, and lead culturally inclusive organisational transformation. Benefit from practical insights drawn from real-world scenarios, scenario planning exercises, and interactive web seminars.
Stand out professionally with enhanced leadership capability and strategic thinking skills. You will be assessed through reflective reports, contributions to interactive discussions, and practical change management plans, thoroughly preparing you to lead change initiatives effectively.
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Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application process
To apply for the programme, please contact us and we will be in touch with more information.As part of your application, you have to nominate two referees. These should be people who can comment on your suitability for the programme, both in terms of your academic ability and your professional experience. One of your referees should normally be your immediate line manager.
Supporting documentation
- The documents you will need to upload in support of your online application will usually include:
- transcripts of previous higher education (college/university) degrees or other courses that you have completed/for which you are currently studying.
- (Note that, for transcripts in languages other than English, a certified English translation will be required.)
- references
- copies of English language test results, if your first language is not English
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lancaster University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Lancaster University
Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
Lancaster University is a collegiate public research university in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The university was established in 1964 by royal charter, as one of several new universities...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months