Advanced Leadership Perspectives at Lancaster University - UCAS

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Course summary

This programme is tailored for high-potential middle managers to enable them to take their leadership to the next level, creating significant impact in their organisation. It is also relevant for senior executives who would benefit from developing their expertise in contemporary leadership challenges. It enables high-potential employees to reflect upon and develop their personal leadership philosophies, working within a structured programme that provides facilitated and flexible learning, coaching and peer and mentor support. The key themes of the programme are related to meeting the challenges and expectations of contemporary organisations. These include:

  • ethical and sustainable leadership
  • compassionate approaches to people management
  • talent management of inclusive and diverse teams
  • succession planning
  • entrepreneurial approaches to decision-making
  • self-development
The programme offers perspectives on 'wise compassionate leadership': developing deep understanding of what motivates people and promotes their well-being. But it still tackles the hard things that leadership demands. It is a work-based programme, supporting you to apply your learning in practice, with an emphasis on learning through the delivery of negotiated work-based projects. Course structure To achieve a Postgraduate Diploma, you will first complete the modules required for the Postgraduate Certificate. This is shown in year 1 of the course structure below. You will then further develop your skills by completing the following: Negotiating Your Professional Development Optional modules Students may also make a claim (Accreditation of Prior Learning) to gain credits for exemption from some modules. This programme is a progression route from the Postgraduate Certificate.


Entry requirements

Applicants should be employed in roles with leadership responsibility, with usually at least five years work experience. All applications require employer/stakeholder endorsement as you will be engaging in work-based projects. A first degree is not always essential; aptitude and experience are equally valued.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Additional fee information

For information on our fees, please see www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding.
Advanced Leadership Perspectives at Lancaster University - UCAS