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Public Management and Leadership Blended at University of Birmingham - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

Elevate your public sector knowledge and leadership skills to build a successful career and become an effective, dynamic leader. Providing an efficient blend of online and in-person study, a research dissertation, and unique networking opportunities, you'll enhance your leadership capabilities and career trajectory. This unique programme has been developed by the Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV) to meet the needs of public sector managers. Its content was developed with the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (SOLACE), to ensure an excellent fit to the needs of local public agencies. Tutors on the programme often have extensive experience of practice in public agencies. Unlock your potential and advance your career with our specialised course in Public Management and Leadership. Develop cutting-edge leadership strategies and practical insights that will help you tackle complex challenges, drive impactful change, and seize advanced career opportunities in the evolving public sector. Why study this programme at the University of Birmingham?

  • Blended Learning: Combines flexible online study with campus-based sessions for a high-quality, interactive and versatile learning experience.
  • Collaborative Design: Created with SOLACE and industry leaders to ensure relevant, practical skills for dynamic public sector leadership.
  • Dynamic Curriculum: Features a curriculum designed to address contemporary public sector challenges and develop advanced leadership skills.
  • Industry-Relevant Insights: Gain practical, research-driven knowledge tailored to the needs of public sector professionals.
Career opportunities Shape your future in public sector leadership with our blended course. Dive into hands-on learning and strategic insights to excel in senior roles. You’ll gain expertise to tackle leadership challenges, drive impactful change, and explore diverse career paths, from senior management to strategic advisory roles. Benefit from flexible learning, a dynamic curriculum and real-world insights to shape a successful future in public leadership.

Modules

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Entry requirements

Students should normally have at least an upper second class (2.1) degree from a UK university or equivalent in any subject. However professional qualifications and relevant experience will be considered where relevant. Students with the level 7 ILM qualification in Leadership and Management will enter the programme with 40 credits. The ILM qualification has been deemed equivalent to two core modules on this programme: Leadership in Public Services and Performance Strategy and Challenge. If your ILM qualification is more than five years old please contact the admissions tutor prior to making an application. International Students can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways: by holding an English language qualification to the right level - IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band or by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students.

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Public Management and Leadership Blended at University of Birmingham - UCAS